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Free Uber Eats Food Trucks on Election Day!
Just fyi everyone. This is a perfect way to get a free lunch when you go vote :)https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2020-election-uber-eats-free-food-trucks-feed-voters
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Uber is moving into Japan (baby steps)
If you know anything about Japans ridesharing industry you know it is pristine and Uber has had a tough time …
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According to BI, 10% is the correct tip for rideshare drivers
They do state you can give 20% for exceptional service. Is it just me or does 10% seem low! Standard …
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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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As per Uber, passengers are driver's customer and drivers are Uber's customers
https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/is-uber-just-a-payment-collection-agency-for-drivers-now-must-read-for-all-drivers-passengers
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FREE Dash Cam Warning Stickers for Drivers
Check it out, we now have some sweet dash cam warning stickers in stock! These stickers can be placed on …
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Jim Cramer: Lyft's IPO Lockup Expiration Could Open the Floodgates
Founders and employees (those with stock options) are expected to dump the stocks to cash in. Can their stocks handle …
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Uber and bike-sharing JUMP - "Dockless, pedal-assist bikes"
Can we stop calling this thing an e-Bike? “We see the Uber app as moving from just being about car …
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I feel honored, Lyft communications directors response to me is below!
I'm honored that Lyft is reading my articles. https://therideshareguy.com/lyft-plays-hardball-in-new-york-city/
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How much of city traffic do Uber and Lyft create. Uber and Lyft admit that their companies are creating traffic in some cities but only 1-3%.
In the markets I drive in I usually see the standard 8 cars each in a small area on both …
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WOW! The longest ride in Uber history was just recorded at 400 miles/8 hours!
Where: From Williamsburg VA to Brooklyn NY How Much: $294.09 Why: The passenger just needed to see her boyfriend. http://nypost.com/2016/12/10/the-longest-ride-in-uber-history/
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NYC Taxi drivers are killing themselves. (Literally) Blame Uber and Lyft [Newsweek]
I at first thought, "How is this news?" because they've been being killed for years now. Then I realized they …
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UBER announced they're going to kick low rates passengers off the platform, what should that rating be?
For drivers it's important to keep a 4.60 rating otherwise they're facing deactivation. Should Uber apply the same metrics to …
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Lyft will offer auto-tipping and default 5-star driver ratings
Two big changes coming (at least for selected passengers):- You (passenger) can preset the tipping amount so if you …
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India’s Uber drivers went on strike citing low wages
"On Monday, thousands of Uber drivers participated in the countrywide strike, crippling traffic and creating massive headaches for commuters." https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/03/19/indias-uber-drivers-went-on-strike-today-because-theyre-making-almost-nothing/?utm_term=.7df564ebe5b5
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Waymo's driverless taxi to launch next month!
Highlights- Launching (most likely) in Phoenix- Launching early December 2018- “Some cars” will contain backup drivers who …
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Why do you drive for Uber & Lyft? Do you think you're making a profit?
After all the cuts, do you think you're running a profitable business? Do you start driving with a fixed dollar …
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For you New Englanders, I'm just gonna leave this here... On Demand Snow Plowing!
We are completely snowed in in MA, found this article on the "Uber for Snow Plows" app called PlowzandMowz. Figured …
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GOP & Trump prefer Uber over Lyft? Anyone surprised?
I am not, Lyft founders don’t support the anti-immigration policies of the President. GOP spent a lot of money on …
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Uber Express? Honestly, Just Take a Bus
I don't know, guys. Over the last week, I tried it a few times in Boston. Both times it suggested …