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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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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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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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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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Restaurants Shrink as Food Delivery Apps Get More Popular - Bloomberg
For real? Is this really happening? Will Uber win again? More patrons want to eat at home, and so food …
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We regret to inform you that scooters aren’t actually good for the environment
Let the battle begin.Electric scooters are worse for the planet than the modes of transportation they’re displacing, a study …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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"Serve" New Food Delivery Option - Delivery Robots of the Future
This Wall-E like robot delivers food to your door. Postmates that currently offers food delivery is working on a food …
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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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Uber and Careem to Partner?
Uber Technologies Inc. and Careem Networks FZ are in preliminary talks to combine their Middle Eastern ride-hailing services, hoping to …
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Judge blocks NYC’s law limiting Uber drivers ‘cruising’ for new passengers - A win for Uber & Lyft - A Loss for Drivers
Welcome to traffic hell in Midtown with all the empty Uber and Lyft cars circling, driver utilization rates were low, …
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Uber releasing new driver app with gamified elements.
The app was designed with driver feedback and is going to have gaming elements like badges and bonuses for hitting …