Rideshare News
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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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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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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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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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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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As an Uber or Lyft driver, should you put your driving experience in your resume for an upcoming job interview?
Rideshare driving could cut both ways when applying for a permanent job, should it be included in your resume? Are …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Uber and Lyft Loyalty Programs to be released soon!
There will be different tiers but some perks you can expect are $$ off rides, getting surge rides free of …
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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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Tesla’s Autopilot steered car toward barrier before deadly crash, investigators say
You read that right. This guy's Tesla made a decision to crash itself. Horrifying. https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/7/17438194/tesla-autopilot-fatal-crash-ntsb-report