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Growing global ride-hailing market: Should you think creating a Uber like app is a successful business idea?

Posted by imjennifer 2 Rider in Tips from Rideshare Experts & Bloggers (0 comments )

The global ride-hailing market is expected to grow at a cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21% by 2023. The United States is the biggest market for ride-hailing, and the Asia Pacific closely follows it. The demand for ride-sharing is expected to be at $126 million by 2025.The valuation of Uber at 72 billion dollars and the Chinese Uber Didi Chuxing at 56 billion dollars is a resounding testimony to the relevance and popularity of ride-hailing applications.Artificial intelligence is expected to step into the world of ride-hailing. The acquisition of SPLT by Bosch and the partnership that Sony ...

As a driver, have you kicked out a passenger? Ended a ride early mid-trip?

Posted by WWBlueStuff 267 Driver in Ask a Driver (78 comments )

Please do share. Remember when some dude died after getting kicked off Lyft? I can't help it to think he did something to be kicked out, you know? Lyft Passenger Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run on Freeway After Driver Demands He Exits Vehiclehttps://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Lyft-Passenger-Killed-in-Fatal-Hit-and-Run-on-Freeway-473302203.html

Want to talk to a Lawyer? On February 9th You can!

Posted by Jaredhoffa 205 Rider Guru in Ask a Rideshare Lawyer (6 comments )

Since I've been answering a lot really good questions on this form, I thought it might be fun to try something different! So...in collaboration with RideGuru, Attorney and Co-founder of LegalRideshare Bryant Greening will be live to answer all your rideshare-related questions and update drivers on recent events that impact the industry.RSVP TO EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/2509295832646227/ Included Topics:Stages of Rideshare and InsuranceHow to Handle Accidents: Injury and Non-injuryDash CamsDeactivationsMinors, Child Seats, and Pets. Throughout the event Bryant will be taking questions live.

Damage Fee

Posted by BrooklynWriter Driver (2 comments )

I was charged $100 damage fee for spilling water on a seat of a Lyft. Anyone else encounter this? Curious about a few things:Why isn't Lyft required to let me know of this charge? [Had to find out via my credit card] I had to go back to them three different times to have the charge removed. Only after the third time did they send the drivers' photos (which had been doctored ... a 2-ounce spill became water splashed all over the back seat ... how would that happen?) Still didn't see the report.How can water be a ...

Can a ride be schedule ahead of time

Posted by dlangley720 Driver (2 comments )

My sister and I need a ride from LaGuardia Airport to New York Hilton Midtown next week.We are each coming in to different terminals.Can we arrange our ride ahead of time?

Can I ask my Uber driver to NOT record me with his webcam? If I do not want to be recorded, shouldn't I be able to request that?

Posted by NancyStride 65 in Ask a Driver (47 comments )

Even calling into a customer service call (at a bank or whatever), we have the choice of asking not to be recorded. What about with rideshares like Uber and Lyft? I understand that the car is a private property, and drivers have the rights to record inside their cabin. However, do I have the right to not be recorded upon request?

Squamish to YVR airport

Posted by Bugsy Driver (0 comments ) 1 guru answer

Is Uber now operating here in Squamish? Need an early pick up downtown squamish 4:00 am on Wed Jan 29th to YVR

Octopus Tablet

Posted by momof4 8152 Rider Driver in Ask a Driver (26 comments )

Any drivers out there have any thoughts or experience on using the Octopus Tablet???

Can a parent order Uber or Lyft for a teenager? My kids?

Posted by JessMin99 147 in Ask a RideGuru (80 comments ) 1 guru answer

Is that legit? or better yet, legal? I am not breaking the terms of using the Uber account as I am the one with the account and credite card. I have three children and I'd love to utilize Uber or Lyft. Safe too.

LYFT driver bogus arrest by MB Police, Suspended by LYFT! Help!

Posted by jlc3d 10 Driver in Ask a Rideshare Lawyer (8 comments ) 1 guru answer

On Sat Dec 7 while working for LYFT I was arrested because I REFUSED to sign a CITATION for Driving in Florida with an out of state license while having a Canceled Florida DL from 2009( I am a legal resident of NY but I snow bird in FL where I used to live back in 2009) It was a horrible night... I lost all my income for the week to this legal theft (BAIL=$500 Tow Charge $275 UBER from JAIL was $25) And now to make matters worse LYFT has temporarily suspended me. This is a very strange case. ...

My hubby is a rideshare driver and I HATE it

Posted by kaypoli 32 Driver in Ask a Driver (26 comments )

Hello!I really wish to get some help here!!The problem is, my husband is a rideshare driver in Boston Massachusetts, and honestly since he started working as a rideshare our marriage is going down hill and honestly I can see our marriage getting to an end. I’ll explain!He drives way too long hours, of course because we need the money and I do work as well, but with 2 kids we need to work hard.The thing is, I think that he cheats on me..and that makes me think that every single woman that gets in his car ...

Eating lunch with driver

Posted by Christinebeene 17 Driver in Ask a RideGuru (14 comments )

My boyfriend took a driver out to lunch. Also she waited for him when he had an hours long appointment. Is this allowed? I have more concerns about this person, but first things first.

What are ways Uber drivers make money besides driving?

Posted by MingiPark1982 100 in Ask a Driver (70 comments )

After 50 Uber rides, I finally ran into an Uber driver who had a sundry shop open in his car. He sold water, gum, mints, head phones, charging cables, bags of chips, red bull, chapsticks, etc. etc. I asked the driver and he told he can do whatever he wants because he is an independent and the products have nothing to do with Uber, the company. I don't know the legality of opening up a store in the back of a Toyota Camry, but with all legal stuff aside, what are other ways drivers make money? What are cool things ...

What is the "cleaning fees" and "vomit" SCAM by Uber drivers? Should I be concerned? How do I avoid them?

Posted by KWalkins 88 in Rideshare Scams (34 comments ) 1 guru answer

I heard from my nephew that Uber drives are sometimes so desperate to make money that they would randomly charge cleaning fees for no reason whatsoever. Is this true? What can I do to stop it or make sure it doesn't happen.

If you were the new CEO of Uber, with absolute power, what would be the first thing you'd change?

Posted by DaimsLer 256 in Ask a Driver (69 comments )

I am asking the current Uber drivers, but anyone's welcome.

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