Rideshare News
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With a Single, Insulting Tweet, Uber's CEO Just Destroyed Months of Hard Work
Sarcastically mocking a group of top researchers isn't the best way to get your point across--even if you're right. Gotta …
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Flying Uber - Autonomous Flying Drones! They're here!
This Uber thing is moving too fast for me to stay up. This thing has Uber written all over it, …
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Do you think Uber/Lyft IPO's will lead to higher fares?
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An Uber Driver Was Just Tackled To The Ground Outside Uber’s Headquarters
Things are never boring at Uber headquarters in San Francisco. Apparently the drivers aren't even allowed to step into the …
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Uber's app is kicking off Transgender drivers.
Uber has revolutionized the taxi industry with its easy-to-use service, but its current features lack options for transgender drivers to …
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Ex-Uber driver guilty of manslaughter for killing girl in SF crosswalk
This guy had no chance. A former Uber driver who fatally struck a 6-year-old girl in a San Francisco crosswalk …
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AB5 has passes the CA Senate, what's next? What will UBER and Lyft do?
Late last night AB5 passed with a party line 29-11 vote will be signed by governor News on and become …
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Uber's Nightmare has Just Begun (Forbes)
JUST begun?! LOL I would have said their earnings have been in a nightmarish state for some time now.https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephenmcbride1/2019/09/04/ubers-nightmare-has-just-started/#3a2913c5b7e0
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How did Uber initially get traction? How did it acquire its first users?
The hindsight is 20/20. I get it that Uber's service was innovative and disruptive to the market, but how did …
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Missing Toddler, Who Was Allegedly Kidnapped by an Uber Driver, Found Dead
Wow, what a tragedy. Seems like there is a lot of missing information here and I hope police get to …
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New York Times reporter Mike Issac wrote a book Super Pumped The Battle For Uber coming out tomorrow
This should be an interesting read.
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Digital (fake-able) license plates finally hit the road in California
Here's a great way to fake out those cops chasing you. or to avoid getting parking tickets. A fake-able digital …
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Rideshare Passengers Are Routinely Carting Drugs, Driver Says
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/08/19/rideshare-passengers-drugs/ JOLIET, Ill. (CBS) — A work horse, or a drug mule?A Joliet rideshare driver says passengers are routinely …
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Uber will let you call 911 right from your Uber app!
I guess the new CEO is all about safety. Drivers can call 911 right in the Uber app if they …
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Uber building flying car research center in Paris
Uber is determined to get flying cars in the air within 5 years but experts are skeptical. Look at this …
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New ride share company in the works! 70/30 split, better rating system, no pool rides. Your thoughts?
Your thoughts? StreetTeams.com and Goatrideshare.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thVGjCZm2Lc&feature=share
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Didi passenger murdered by driver
A Didi passenger was raped and murdered in China over the weekend. Didi has overhauled its service as a result, …
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Rideshare Pickups on Military Bases
Wow, I never thought about this before, but just think about how hard it must be to order an Uber …
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Sweet! Lyft’s monthly subscription plan is expanding
Those interested in joining the plan would pay $200 upfront for $15 off 30 rides. So any ride $15 or …
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There are 2 kinds of people in this world...
Those who don’t even break a sweat making an Uber or Lyft wait while saying goodbyes or finishing getting ready, …