Rideshare News
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Uber driver becomes unwilling getaway driver, gets shot at!
A dangerous side effect of driving for Uber that you never think about - becoming a getaway driver without realizing …
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So smart!! New Company, Cargo, is going to start selling Hangover Cures in Ubers LOL
Other goodies include protein bar RXBAR and Sour Patch Kids. Starting in NYC, Chicago, and Baltimore. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/18/uber-passengers-can-now-buy-drinks-and-snacks-while-in-transit.html
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College Student found Murdered by Fake Uber Driver
It is these kinds of stories that just gut me to the core. This poor girl, getting in the wrong …
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Birds’ new business model is selling scooters
So sad. Now they’re selling their scooters at Target. How is this different than Razor.https://angel.co/today/stories/bird-doubles-down-on-selling-electric-scooters-directly-to-customers-29956
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Aw! Couple weds after meeting in Uber
This is cute. She was his Uber driver and now they are married. They both choked and never asked for …
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Man dies after being punched by mistaken Uber driver
Apparently, the man knocked on a car window around 1 a.m. Sunday in Queens, thinking it was his Uber ride. …
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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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Uber/Lyft drivers may be forced to install lighted signs in their cars
Lawmakers in North Carolina are introducing a bill forcing rideshare companies to make their drivers use lighted signs, local TV …
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Lyft driver stabs passenger
For once it is Lyft and not Uber... https://nypost.com/2018/07/02/lyft-driver-accused-of-stabbing-passenger-after-dispute/
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A new study says 28% of delivery drivers have eaten some of your food!
Wow, take a bite off my full slab of ribs? How dare you?https://wset.com/news/nation-world/study-says-28-percent-of-delivery-drivers-have-eaten-some-of-your-food
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Studies show Uber and Lyft do increase traffic in major cities!
After surverying residents of the Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington areas, it was determined …
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Uber Wins Back London License After Court Appeal!!
I didn't think they could do it but they did. Here is what London got in return: Uber had agreed …
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Uber testing drones for food delivery
Uber announced Wednesday that it has begun testing drone delivery for its popular Uber Eats service.and check this out. …
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Lyft's All-Access Pass. Monthly subscription coming to major cities. (invitation and waitlist only)
The wait is over. Has anyone received an invitation yet? "Lyft is making moves to expand its monthly subscription plans …
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Uber will offer $200 helicopter flights in New York City this summer
I remembered Uber doing something like this before but never saw it on the app. Now they are doing it …
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Police: Woman crashes stolen cab, tries to steal dump truck and a police cruiser in Lowell
Thug life. https://whdh.com/news/police-woman-crashes-stolen-cab-tries-to-steal-dump-truck-and-cruiser-in-lowell-2/
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RideGuru Rideshare Passenger Survey
Hey Everyone! RideGuru, Bellhop, and TheRideshareGuy have teamed up to execute the biggest rideshare survey to date and we need …
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Ex-Uber Security Employees Allege ‘Deeply Troubling’ Practices
Does this surprise anyone?"Four former employees on Uber's security team are claiming in court that the company is trying …
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Teen Rideshare Company in Houston Texas. VANGO, Rides for your teens.
https://abc7chicago-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/abc7chicago.com/amp/society/moms-create-new-rideshare-app-to-safely-transport-teens/5444353/?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQA#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fabc7chicago.com%2Fsociety%2Fmoms-create-new-rideshare-app-to-safely-transport-teens%2F5444353%2F
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The age of scooter sharing is upon us [CNN Money]
Not sure if I want this age. https://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2018/07/09/electric-scooters-regulation-cities-dockless-sharing.cnnmoney/index.html