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DC taxi rule overhaul could cut some regulations in age of Uber, Lyft
Interesting, but it's about seven years too late...https://wtop.com/dc-transit/2020/01/d-c-taxi-rule-overhaul-could-cut-some-regulations-in-age-of-uber-lyft/
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Gun put to my head, with Uberpool passengers - Oakland
I just had an incident Monday night driving for Uber, and despite an initial quick response, they have not responded ...
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Rideshare Drivers interested in having some fun with the riders & getting bigger tips check this out. It's free for drivers. TOTALLY FREE, NO Shipping $0
Uber serge posted about this a few weeks back so I contacted the Company. Karaoke mic was totally free $0 ...
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Uber commissions capped at 25%, no upfront pricing, exact destination on each trip before accepting a ride, old surge multiplier is back, no AR restrictions etc.
https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/uber-is-making-big-changes-in-california-for-drivers
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"Delivery-only" Restaurants Coming (SmartKitchen)
This reminds me of the branch-less banks that were so successful in the 2000-2010. There's been some consolidations and reversion ...
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Dashboard cameras: Ultimate guide for rideshare drivers and passengersrs
https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/dashboard-cameras-the-ultimate-guide-for-both-drivers-and-riders
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Uber Eats is not a profitable business. Here's the math. ...and how Uber has the cake and eats it too. (Forbes)
I am glad someone is doing the math. It's too bad it isn't the drivers. I assume this applies to ...
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Thieving Lyft
I wanted to let people know that Lyft has begun not paying drivers their referral bonus's, example:I'm a driver ...
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Brooklynites drowning in helicopter noise since Uber Copter, Blade launch
It is a great idea, wait until one crashes God forbid!https://nypost.com/2019/12/07/brooklynites-drowning-in-helicopter-noise-since-uber-copter-blade-launch/
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Why do 70% of drivers quit driving for Uber & Lyft in less than 8 months?
If Uber & Lyft lose 70% of their drivers in less than 8 months, how can they sustain a business ...
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Lyft stopped showing detailed passenger receipts to drivers. Why? What are they trying to hide?
I personally think they don't want the driver to look at the exorbitant cut of their share of the fare ...
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My Post-Driving Life [Dmitry Samarov]
I didn't learn to drive until I was 22. A year later I was behind the wheel of a cab. ...
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Christmas came early for drivers in CA, Uber will show pick-up and drop off address of passenger and much more before accepting the ride!
It is about time, we are getting what we asked for a decade!https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/drivers-are-finally-getting-what-they-want-is-uber-relenting-to-the-ca-ab5-law
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Some Uber drivers use bogus identities and shared accounts Turns out that unauthorized drivers using fake identification isn't just a London problem.
It has been going on since Uber's inception, regulators in a lot of cities are on to them now.https://www.cnet.com/news/uber-drivers-using-fake-identities-isnt-just-a-london-problem/
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Twelve yr old commits suicide after taking an Uber. Is Uber at fault? Please share your thoughts.
https://www.updateamerica.com/uber_may_be_sued_after_12_year_old_girl_gets_ride_alone_dies_from_suicide?fbclid=IwAR3QWqzoANV2l0lgjL-UcBOc5-Kkaf6IvFt2vkE2Nq24-Fpm2TnMPq4EZtg&page=5&utm_medium=RAN&utm_source=UA
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Only couple of days left to opt out of the Uber Terms of Service - or lose your legal rights
If you don't opt out of the mandatory arbitration provision, you will lose your legal rights to sue Uber individually ...
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Uber riders and drivers share fears about safety after company releases assault numbers, the much anticipated safety report is out!
6000 sexual assault cases out of 2.3 billion rides. Victims were 50% of the time drivers!https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/uber-riders-drivers-share-fears-about-safety-after-company-releases-n1097446
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Uber Disabled Volvo SUV's Safety System Before Fatality [Bloomberg]
Are they getting desperate? It's a total deflection tactic. Trying to shift the blame away from their technology but the ...
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Uber Driver has 4.99 rating after nearly 5k trips! Here is his advice.
Really good read, the steps this guy takes to give his riders amazing customer service is unreal. Things like wiping ...
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Hawaii, Boise, Rozwell Drivers, Lyft is going to pay you once you swipe accept. Hopefully will hit all markets soon. Be nice if Uber follows!
Lyft is now testing paying drivers once we swipe accept. Boise, Rozwell, Hawaii are the areas this rolls out in ...