Chris Hawes (chawes)

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  How to keep your car safe during COVID

  Check it out, some smart people figured out how to make airflow in your car safest for avoiding getting germs …
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  Due To New California Law, Uber Allows Some Drivers To Set Their Own Rates

  Whoahttps://www.npr.org/2020/01/28/800437791/due-to-new-california-law-uber-allows-some-drivers-to-set-their-own-rates?utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR25AV1xVIyT5ykvB3lF6EcC8thYJ4pf4BX2pBKCOZmGCZV8isrR5a_-KOU
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  Uber: The ride-hailing app that says it has ‘zero’ drivers

  Reality distortion field...Uber contract drivers helped bring in more than three-quarters of the company’s revenue in this year’s first …
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  Bird raises new funding at a $2.5 billion valuation, thanks to longer-lasting scooters

  Lot of cash for a company that can't turn a profit......That may have something to do with grim reports …
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  Inside the new Uber: Weak coffee, vanishing perks and fast-deflating morale [Washington Post]

  It's official. Uber has gone from hip startup to boring big company.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/09/30/inside-new-uber-weak-coffee-vanishing-perks-fast-deflating-morale/Sounds like morale is pretty low among …
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  Inside Uber’s plan to take over city life with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

  https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/26/20885185/uber-ceo-dara-khosrowshahi-interview-exclusiveIt’s an ambitious play to become the de facto transportation and delivery service in every major city. But the …
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  New York City’s first self-driving shuttle service is now open for business

  https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/6/20755163/new-york-city-self-driving-shuttle-serviceMuch like other autonomous vehicle (AV) shuttle services that have cropped up in recent years across the country, it …
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  Woman gives birth in back of taxi. Driver is cool.

  Warning: graphic. Can anyone top this??? 
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  The Uber for helicopters is now Uber

  This pricing doesn't seem that bad. Getting from Manhattan to JFK can be a nightmare. Helicopter in 8 minutes? Where …
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  As was predicted, Uber’s IPO means you’ll be paying higher fares for your rides

  This article nicely sums up what I think a lot of us were already thinking.As we’ve reported before, Uber's …
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  The future of the gig economy...

  Is this it? LOL
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  Uber rang in its IPO with champagne and mimosas. Then the hangover began.

  You just can't teach an old dog new tricks, can you.SAN FRANCISCO — Uber shut down a party at …
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  Beijing Taxi Trajectories

  Check out this cool visualization of a day of taxi trips in Beijing. Talk about busy huh! Click on the …
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  Four reasons Uber’s IPO stalled on Friday

  So the Uber IPO is a huge dud, surprising exactly no one (especially after Lyft's weak performance since it's IPO). …
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  Uber and Lyft stop hiring new drivers in New York City

  NYC's new regulation around rideshares is officially doing its job now, for better or for worse. Uber and Lyft have …
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  Electric scooters may not be around for long [The Verge]

  The article is light, but watch the video for more detail.The fundamental numbers don’t really add up because scooters …
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  Lyft becomes the first ride-hail company to go public, beating Uber

  Welp, here it is folks.https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/1/18246328/lyft-ipo-ride-share-bikes-scooters-uber-public-secI am surprised to see how much Lyft's market share has increased in the …
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  Uber and Lyft reportedly giving some drivers cash bonuses to use towards buying IPO stock

  So, would you buy the IPO, or just pocket the cash? I know what I'd do...The two programs are …
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  Uber Exploring Autonomous Bikes and Scooters [TechCrunch]

  Pretty wild. Scooters that can drive themselves to their charging stations, and redistribute themselves to wherever they are needed. So …
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  Uber Is Headed for a Crash [nymag]

  Interesting read. How long can Uber survive hemorrhaging money?Uber’s investors have been buying your satisfaction in the form of …

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   5 years ago in  Uber sues Chicago. Sounds like Lyft is paying off some politicians, Uber pissed!

  Or pink angry eyebrows 😤

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   5 years ago in  Teen Rideshare Company in Houston Texas. VANGO, Rides for your teens.

  VanGo, what a name.

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   5 years ago in  Uber sues Chicago. Sounds like Lyft is paying off some politicians, Uber pissed!

  I swear Lyft is getting more and more evil every day. That pink mustache is starting to lose it's friendly appeal...

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   5 years ago in  Why does Uber receive so much negative media coverage while Lyft seems like it's ignored?

  The tide is changing... seeing more and more negative coverage of Lyft lately.

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   5 years ago in  Nit

  By the way, RideGuru will give you a taxi estimate - see here. You can click the "Call a Taxi" button to see a list of local taxis with phone numbers. Happy travels!

  
  

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   5 years ago in  Is Lyft leaving Uber in the dust? Top Analyst places bet. What are your thoughts?

  I mean Lyft and Uber basically sell the same product. The exact same product. Lyft is gaining market share but that can't go on forever.

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   5 years ago in  4.96 billion in losses to be announced by UBER next week

  That is bonkers.

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   5 years ago in  4.96 billion in losses to be announced by UBER next week

  4.96B in one quarter?? For real?

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   5 years ago in  When will Uber be a profitable company? Is Uber comparison to Amazon correct?

  They're locked in a predatory pricing war with Lyft. Gonna be a long time before that changes. If ever. I'm not buying Uber or Lyft stock, I'll put it that way.

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   5 years ago in  what is best the best rideshare company to use for a fare from 31119 Flynn D ...

  Here's the RideGuru estimate. Looks like Uber and Lyft are your options.

  https://ride.guru/estimate/31119%20Flynn%20Drive,%20Romulus,%20Michigan%2048174,%20United%20States/Michigan%20International%20Speedway,%2012626%20Us%20Highway%2012,%20Brooklyn,%20Michigan%2049230,%20United%20States

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   5 years ago in  A new study says 28% of delivery drivers have eaten some of your food!

  I don't even blame you.

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   5 years ago in  A new study says 28% of delivery drivers have eaten some of your food!

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   5 years ago in  paypal

  Rideguru is not a rideshare company and does not accept payment. 

  That said, I do not know of any rideshare companies that accept PayPal. Most are credit card only.

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   5 years ago in  Uber employees reveal how they were fired. Sounds similar to how drivers are deactivated.

  Yeah not much of a step up from kalanik huh.

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   5 years ago in  Pretty Awesome: Lyft has finally achieved pay equility between genders!

  This is cool.

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   5 years ago in  Uk drivers will face 14yrs to Life in Prison for being on their cell and causing someone's death.

  Yeah this is really harsh. If this gets you 14 years, what does actual murder get you?? It's good that they are taking texting+driving seriously but wow, 14 years... (or more!)

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   5 years ago in  Top executive COO of Lyft John McNeil leaving Lyft after two top executives COO/CMO left Uber last month!

  Cripes. That is out of control.

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   5 years ago in  Should cities ban e-scooters?

  Gross LOL

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   5 years ago in  Should cities ban e-scooters?

  What gets me about these things, and bikes, is how no one wears a helmet. Of course they don't, because they don't rent helmets with them. But it's just so dumb, especially in the city. One bad move by an inattentive driver and you are maimed for life. Really foolish.

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   5 years ago in  This takes the cake, a man riding his Lime scooter on the highway in Texas, crossing 4 lanes of traffic!

  Organ donor...

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Featured Answers by chawes

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   5 years ago in  Charing Lime scooters is a lucrative way to make income while you sleep

  Ok since a few people have wondered about this:

  How much does it cost to charge a scooter? Less than you might think. Just to run some rough numbers:

  The scooter batteries' capacities are reported to be about 8800mAh at 36V. We can convert this to watt hours: 8800 * 36 / 1000 = 316.8Wh

  Electricity costs on average of 12 cents per kilowatt hour (ie. 1000 watt hours) in the US. So, the cost of charging one of these scooters from empty is going to be something like:

  (316.8 / 1000) * 12 = 4 cents

  It's probably a bit more than that since chargers are not 100% efficient. And, the cost of electricity varies between different locations, so take this with a grain of salt. But it's safe to say the electricity cost of charging these things is not something to worry much about.

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