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After historic vote, new rules guarantee minimum wage for NYC Uber, Lyft drivers
Wow, this is big. Drivers in NYC are now guaranteed to make minimum wage! This applies to Uber, Lyft, …
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Uber eyes move into banking and payments business
I don't know if this is a good idea. People will have a false sense of security that they can …
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Drivers to become Employees?
This is a pretty big deal. "The state assembly in California passed legislation on Wednesday that would require employers to …
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Warren Buffett: I’m not buying the Uber IPO
Anyone on here thinking of buying?https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/06/warren-buffett-im-not-buying-the-uber-ipo-but-ive-never-bought-any-ipo-ever.html
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The Scooter Wars will be a bloodbath — and Uber will win [Recode]
The founder of Sidecar (the failed rideshare company) makes bold claim. Mirrors his experience on his failed battle against Uber. …
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Women hit on freeway after being ordered out of Uber car
And now Uber is fighting the case and trying to get it thrown out on a technicality saying the case …
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Seven things you need to know about Lyft moving into Canada
Fun Fact: Lyft came before Uber. It was Lyft's team that provided the first regulatory window in San Francisco to …
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Do you think Uber and Lyft will go Public at the same time?
If not, which one do you think will go first?
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Uber and Lyft may not be allowed curb side pickups at Logan airport soon
The taxi drivers are complaining again...https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2019/04/16/uber-and-lyft-may-forced-from-curb-logan-airport-but-not-taxis/f0hJRGicNtvo9viLJhzuSM/story.html
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Lyft tests $199 monthly subscription plan for rides
Has anyone here seen this deal? Apparently it is popping up as an ad on some people's social media. I …
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Taraji P. Henson Goes Undercover as Lyft Driver
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New study suggests drivers are earning a median profit of only $3.37 an hour.
Apparently, according to the study, 74% of drivers earn less than their state's minimum wage. An Uber rep did respond …
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Lyft’s IPO gives regular folks the chance to make or lose a fortune.
I will be the first to say that this article is total nonsense. Borderline clickbait. I don't even know what …
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Budget Your Trip names RideGuru "a budget travelers must have tool"
Our friends at Budget Your Trip featured RideGuru on their blog today. Check out their review and why they suggest …
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The Top 6 Reasons Riders Tip their Drivers. Drivers, do you agree?
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Taxis are gone. Rental Cars are next. Business travelers take more rideshares than rental cars.
Business travelers are now submitting more Uber and Lyft receipts than they are with rental cars. We all know ZipCar …
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Uber CEO's "Face Punch" Moment - Umm, this was a surprise to you? The gender discrimination? [Fortune]
I feel mocked by Dara's response to this. He always seems to have the perfect answer (all sripted, I am …
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Uber’s half-billion dollar marketing campaign to rebuild its image last year didn’t pay off.
Ever since the #DeleteUber campaign in 2017, Uber has been working on an aggressive national branding campaign to repair its …
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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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Passengers ask Uber driver to stop for cigarettes and then steal his car.
Apparently, he agreed to go into the store for his 3 girl passengers and left his keys in the ignition. …