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"Uber’s NY executive to drivers: No more price cuts" - Bet's on how long this will actually last for?
I give it till the new year... http://www.recode.net/2016/12/4/13835514/uber-drivers-new-york-fare-cuts-josh-mohrer
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Are autonomous cars good for riders?
I was thinking about this after reading this morning's news that Google is aiming to launch an autonomous rideshare service …
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Uber is now using your trip data to create restaurant guides - is this going a bit too far?
https://techcrunch.com/2016/11/17/ubers-new-restaurant-guide-uses-trip-data-to-tell-you-where-to-eat/
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'Don't kill me': Video shows Uber driver begging passenger to stop attack
awful.https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Don-t-kill-me-Video-shows-Uber-driver-16423744.php
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Waymo, Uber, Ford, and others are joining forces to explore the ‘human impact’ of self-driving cars [Verge]
Is this really about the people and those who will be impacted by self-driving cars? or another corporate bull? "Driverless …
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Due To New California Law, Uber Allows Some Drivers To Set Their Own Rates
Whoahttps://www.npr.org/2020/01/28/800437791/due-to-new-california-law-uber-allows-some-drivers-to-set-their-own-rates?utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR25AV1xVIyT5ykvB3lF6EcC8thYJ4pf4BX2pBKCOZmGCZV8isrR5a_-KOU
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‘Drunk’ woman in NYC taxi was actually dead
Yikes. How did the driver not realize that she was dead?? Even if you think she is just drunk, wouldn't …
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Uber and Lyft Raises Rates by 5 to 10% in 11 Major Cities.
Uber raised rates by 5% to 10% in 11 major cities. Lyft, as always, quickly followed suit. The affected cities …
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Uber ceases operations in Singapore today.
Uber is stopping operations in Singapore after 5 years. Users will now have to use Grab. https://brandinginasia.com/uber-ceases-singapore-operations-today/
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Travis Kalanick severs all ties with Uber, departing board and selling all his shares
He walked away with a few billion for breaking every city, state and federal transportation and labor law. He walked …
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Lyft giving points for rides. Can cash in for Cash Bonus or Ride Credit.
Finally Lyft does something that Uber didnt start first. It's a nice little bonus if you have a few decent …
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How offering free rides can make you more money
I developed this plan for rideshare drivers who are tired of driving drunks, drug traffickers and hookers in dangerous neighborhoods …
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Uber, Lyft to stop Phoenix airport trips over higher fees
I am not sure why Uber and Lyft are bitching about this, the passengers foot the bill for the convenience, …
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Travis Kalanick is selling off his Uber stock uber quickly, he is up to 2.2 billion dollars
Has sold about 70% of his holdings since the lock up expired! I don't blame him, I guess he doesn't …
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As of january 1, 2020, drivers in CA will get to see all the relevant information regarding the request before accepting it, will it be helpful?
https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/drivers-are-finally-getting-what-they-want-is-uber-relenting-to-the-ca-ab5-law
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Important message about disability in society was shared by a deaf Uber driver this weekend.
http://www.thisisinsider.com/viral-tweet-deaf-uber-driver-important-conversation-people-with-disabilities-2018-4?utm_source=quora THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER. This deaf Uber driver made a sign telling passengers about his disability and …
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Lyft is launching a car rental service. [The Verge]
Only available in two cities. San Francisco and Los Angeles:Lyft is launching a car rental service. Differentiating itself from …
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Teens using mom's account. Throws a tantrum. Punches Uber driver's face and pours soda on her. [ABC6]
Weren't we discussing this on this forum where minors were taking Ubers? This minor attempts to use her mother's account. …
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Lucky! This NYC Lyft Driver got a $1000 tip!
Apparently, Lyft drivers overall have reached $500 million in tips. https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/04/17/quite-the-lyft-ride-sharers-drivers-reach-500-million-in-tips/
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Way to Go Lyft! Making a Stand for Equal Pay!
Lyft changed out it's car icons in the app to "unequal signs" to raise awareness that the gender pay gap …