Rideshare News
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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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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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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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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 …
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#FromUberRideToGroomAndBride
Aw, it actually happened. These two found love in an Uberpool and got married, lol https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/10/12/uber-ride-share-couple-wedding/
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Uber for doctors! On-demand services for health and wellness.
A host of new startups are entering the health and wellness field, offering on-demand services straight to consumers: “Heal, DispatchHealth, …
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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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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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The Saga Continues...Top MIT researcher admits Uber study was wrong!
After Uber hit back saying that the MIT study claiming drivers only make $3.37 an hour was incorrect, the lead …
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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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The Caribbean Ride Sharing Company; One App Many Services
The Caribbean is getting it's own model of Smart Transportation.Caribbean Booked Smart TransportationThe Caribbean consists of 28 islands …
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There is an update to the Uber TOS, you have to sign it in order to drive, opt out of mandatory arbitration by following these steps!
Very easy to do, just follow the steps. It is definitely necessary in order to be part of major class …
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These posh ride-sharing startups aim to leave Uber and Lyft in the dust, also check out Alto in Texas!
VW and several startups are exploring ways to make commuting less painful -- for riders and the planet. https://www.cnet.com/news/these-posh-ride-sharing-startups-aim-to-leave-uber-and-lyft-in-the-dust/
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Uber’s ‘Dirty Little Secret’: Shared Driver Accounts, this has been going on forever!
Uber calls itself a technology company with no drivers, how is it that they cant stop the fraud?https://www.wsj.com/articles/ubers-dirty-little-secret-shared-driver-accounts-11574883278