Rideshare News
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Uber driver turns tables on armed robbers, shoots both of them instead!
This is why we have a right to arms!!!! One robber is dead, another critically wounded, and apparently a third …
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No surprise here. Uber rates increasing in CA.
Uber rates are already increasing from Prop 22. Is anyone surprised? Of course Uber would pass the new expense of …
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Expect Long Waits at Airport Taxi Queues this Week!!
Hopefully you all can find a family member or friend to pick you up for thanksgiving as the taxi queues …
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Thieving Lyft
I wanted to let people know that Lyft has begun not paying drivers their referral bonus's, example:I'm a driver …
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Lyft stopped showing detailed passenger receipts to drivers. Why? What are they trying to hide?
I personally think they don't want the driver to look at the exorbitant cut of their share of the fare …
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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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Cab driver says John Elway is the best quarterback of all time, doesn't realize Elway is in the backseat!
http://www.today.com/news/cab-driver-praises-john-elway-doesn-t-realize-elway-s-t107373
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Uber and Lyft drivers STRIKE in Connecticut
Crap, I already missed this, huh. We (Uber drivers) had a strike? Anyone know it was effective?(WTNH) - A …
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Uber hires Google's former head of search
"The hiring of Mr. Singhal, who left Google last year, is a coup for Uber, which has publicly stated its …
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Uber riders and drivers share fears about safety after company releases assault numbers, the much anticipated safety report is out!
6000 sexual assault cases out of 2.3 billion rides. Victims were 50% of the time drivers!https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/uber-riders-drivers-share-fears-about-safety-after-company-releases-n1097446
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What to watch in 2017 in regards to self driving cars
Apparently a Self Driving Tesla is scheduled to drive itself from Los Angeles to New York this year. http://www.businessinsider.com/self-driving-car-milestones-coming-in-2017-2017-1
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If there were Level 5 autonomous cars available today, would you get in one? Would you trust a robot with your life?
https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/everything-you-need-to-know-about-autonomous-vehicles-going-into-2020
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Has Uber won over their drivers yet?
Apparently the #Uber hotline that was set up for drivers in July has already been called over 2 million times …
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RIP Juno - End of the Road
Buh, bye.Anything to do with the law changes in NYC? They were focusing on the corporate transports, so I …
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Uber hit with 650 million employment tax bill in NJ
Bets on if they will have to pay up?https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/uber-hit-with-650-million-employment-tax-bill-in-new-jersey
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Subway systems relying on Uber and Lyft for late-night service?
Friends or foes? Metro is the subway system of Washington DC, and there are plans that they will be working …
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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 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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Los Angeles City Council President Proposes $30 Hourly Pay For Lyft, Uber Drivers
Los Angeles city council is recommending a $30 per hour pay for Uber and Lyft drivers, my buddies at RDU …
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The ride-hailing companies are pushing for statewide legislation that would eliminate more stringent background checks
Uber, Lyft driver checks miss convicted murderer, sex offenderhttps://www.registerguard.com/news/20190929/icymi-uber-lyft-driver-checks-miss-convicted-murderer-sex-offender