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Uber commissions capped at 25%, no upfront pricing, exact destination on each trip before accepting a ride, old surge multiplier is back, no AR restrictions etc.
https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/uber-is-making-big-changes-in-california-for-drivers
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Here is what drivers had to complete for Lyft’s new mandatory violence-prevention training program, when will Uber & Lyft do the same for Passengers!
All these mandatory unpaid (we're not employees) training sessions for the drivers, when will Uber & Lyft will start training …
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Uber, DoorDash feeling the heat in blue state gig-worker push New Jersey is following California's lead in considering protections for gig workers.
https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/why-uber-lyft-despise-the-california-ab5-bill
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Another legal blow for Uber in Europe: A regional court in Frankfurt has banned the company from sending ride-hailing requests to rental car companies via its app — with the court finding multiple competition violations.
First London, now Germany. https://techcrunch.com/2019/12/19/ubers-ride-hailing-business-hit-with-ban-in-germany/
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Murder of Uber drivers may be Brazil gang leader’s ‘revenge’ for cancelled ride
I don't know what Uber and Lyft do about passenger safety, when will they do something about driver safety?https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/dec/19/brazil-uber-drivers-murder-gang-leader-cancelled-ride
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Indian taxi firm Ola signs up 10,000 drivers as it looks to take on Uber with London launch
If London permanently kicks Uber out of town, it will be a massive hit to their earningshttps://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/17/indias-ola-says-10000-london-drivers-are-signed-up-for-uber-battle.html
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Woman says Uber driver ‘ignored’ her cries for help during backseat robbery
Shortest article ever, not even sure it is real, but this begs the question, "should a rideshare driver step in …
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Everything you need to know about driverless cars going into 2020
Are we ready for fully autonomous cars? https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/everything-you-need-to-know-about-autonomous-vehicles-going-into-2020
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Uber Helicopter Rides to JFK Were Briefly Cheaper Than Its Cars, everyone into the helicopters
The 8-minute trip cost just $108.98 -- a third lower than the $163.11 charge for an Uber Black ride, and …
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Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick Sells $1.5 Billion of Uber in Weeks After Lockup
Why is he selling so aggressively? What does that say about the current management team?https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-11-22/kalanick-sells-almost-1-5-billion-of-uber-in-weeks-after-lockup
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Remember how Travis cashed out his Uber Shares? Well Dara is doing the opposite.
Who is the smarter man? Is it time to sell those Uber shares or spend millions buying them up?https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/dara-khosrowshahi-spends-7-million-on-shares-amid-kalanick-sales-2019-11-1028709211
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Uber needs to buy Lyft to live and survive!
Implicit in Uber's argument is that one day it will control all, or at least the vast majority, of the …
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What is UberPro? Is it good for the driver? Is it all what it is cut out to be?
Everything you need to know about UberPro is in this article!https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/is-the-uber-pro-rewards-program-all-it-is-cut-to-be
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Self-driving Uber in fatal crash wasn’t programmed to spot pedestrians in roadway!
What was it programmed for then?https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-11-05/self-driving-uber-in-crash-wasnt-programmed-to-spot-jaywalkers
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Uber being Sued by 96,000 Drivers in NY. When will it end? When are they not being suec?
Many wonder why Uber isn't profitable. Lets forget about about self driving cars, flying taxi's, submarines, helicopters, low rider fares, …
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What are the top differences between Uber & Lyft in 2019?
Which is the better rideshare company to drive for or to use in 2019?https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/the-top-differences-between-driving-for-uber-vs-lyfthttps://ride.guru/content/newsroom/the-top-differences-between-driving-for-uber-vs-lyft-part-ii
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Uber announces deeper push into financial services with Uber Money, will you trust your money with Uber?
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/28/uber-announces-deeper-push-into-financial-services-with-uber-money.html
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Los Angeles suspended Uber’s permit to rent out electric scooters and bikes, Uber is Suing the city!
Following months of conflict over a controversial data-sharing policy, Los Angeles has temporarily suspended Uber’s permit to rent electric scooters …
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Carmageddon at LAX after the curbside pick-up ban! Everyone loses, passengers, drivers and cabs!
I explained it all live in Cheddar this morning.Travelers departing LAX will no longer get picked up at the …
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I was on Cheddar this morning with 'Only in LA' hosts Alyssa Julya Smith and Max Godnick
Carmageddon at LAXOn this edition of 'Only in LA,' Cheddar's Alyssa Julya Smith and Max Godnickhttps://cheddar.com/media/lax-adopts-new-protocol-for-uber-lyft-taxi-pickups