Rideshare News
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Fascinating Read: Why everyone wants to work for Uber despite Uber's less than desirable reputation.
http://money.cnn.com/2017/02/14/technology/uber-corporate-culture/
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Bolt is planning to let drivers set their own fares.
Ride hailing app Bolt is planning to allow its drivers to set their own fares in a bid to slash …
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Hershey PA LYFT RIDERS, BEWARE of FAKE LYFT DRIVER. Do not get into a car unless make, model, and license plate matches whats on your phone.
PASSENGERSCan't stress enough how important it is to make sure what you see in your app matches the car …
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Uber for Packages - Amazon Delivery Driver: What it’s like to work for Amazon Flex [Geekwire]
People overlook what it takes to delivery all those packages from Amazon, and most aren't aware that it's Uber-esque in …
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Man who forced Uber driver to go to ATM and held him hostage gets 12 years in prison.
My favorite part of this story is that the driver only had $12 in his checking account. Sounds about right, …
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Details emerge on Uber's secret "Police Evading" task force
"The Ripley program was a closely guarded secret at Uber — many staff in offices being raided were unaware of …
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My Phlatbed Driver was Transgender, and She was AWESOME!
Many ride hailing apps lack options for transgender drivers, and some end up getting kicked off the apps at no …
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NYC TLC COMMISSIONER PEES IN HER PANTS AFTER BEING HARASSED IN WASHINTON HEIGHTS MEMORIAL
Your prayers are needed once again for a NYC TLC Driver who took his life due to this ongoing mess …
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Micro-mobility Part II
https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/the-micro-mobility-trend-the-economics-of-it-the-effect-on-rideshare-drivers-part-iihttps://amp-businessinsider-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/amp.businessinsider.com/bird-scooters-lost-100-million-q1-wants-raise-more-report-2019-7?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s
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Waymo got their CPUC license to test driverless cars in Santa Clara County, CA
We know they're coming? Who's drinking the SDC Koolaid? Level 5 autonomous cars are a decade away. I've done a …
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Uber rival Ola to launch in NZ
A new ride-sharing app set to rival Uber and Zoomy has announced plans to enter the New Zealand market. Founded …
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Uber in talks to buy Dubai ride-hailing rival Careem
Thoughts on if this will really happen? https://www.reuters.com/article/us-careem-m-a-uber/uber-in-talks-to-buy-dubai-ride-hailing-rival-careem-bloomberg-idUSKCN1LX1VD
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Uber finds themselves amidst claims of a sexist workplace culture
Dozens of Uber employees are describing a workplace culture that sounds downright awful and it all stemmed from this former …
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Uber deathly afraid of drivers becoming employees. Uber's forcing petition on its drivers.
Uber is starting to get desperate facing the possibility of their drives becoming employees.Apparently, the petition comes up in …
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Mom: Disabled son taken on joy ride by Uber driver to boost fare price
$89.99 for a 10 minute drive. http://westchester.news12.com/story/39055625/mom-disabled-son-taken-on-joy-ride-by-uber-driver-to-boost-fare-price
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Cancelled Flight Leaves Boston Marathoner Stranded
A woman was on her way to Boston to complete her 21st marathon when her Southwest flight was canceled. She …
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Uber hires NASA aircraft engineer to help develop flying cars at Uber Elevate
https://techcrunch.com/2017/02/06/uber-hires-nasa-aircraft-engineer-to-help-develop-flying-cars-at-uber-elevate/
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Uber says 911 centers can now track location with RAPIDSOS Tech
I thought Uber's SOS button could always do this? What was even the point of the SOS button before??https://abc7chicago.com/uber-druverm-app-911-call-rapidsos/11081856/
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Uber riders have started giving hearts & choosing drivers that are their favorites. WTH is Uber up to now? Any thoughts.
Wth. Got a tip tonight. This is what came up. I know big bucks. LolThis is another screenshot I …
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NYC votes to stop Uber’s unchecked growth, give drivers a minimum wage