Here’s something new in Indonesia: LadyJek. It’s a rideshare service where women motorcycle drivers pick up women passengers only. The women in Jakarta previously felt unsafe riding with men in taxis, or any other transportation. This service is active, and is working well, and has a mobile app […]
One thing you become very aware of when driving, especially in a place like San Francisco, is that there are very, very few bathrooms. You have to be careful not to drink much water, because when you get a client at the wrong time, and you didn’t go […]
“Getting doored” is the term for what happens when somebody opens the car door unexpectedly, and a cyclist rams into the door. It’s very common in San Francisco, and I’ve personally have met 2 people that have been doored. The first person was riding in a bike lane […]
Uber Puppy, Uber Kitten, Uber Chopper? Here’s something good that Uber is doing: Haven’t gotten your flu shot yet? On Thursday, you can order one up using Uber. Customers who normally use the Uber smartphone app to call for a ride will be able to request a flu […]
As of February 2016, many Uber and Lyft drivers are making approximately 30% less than they did 12 months ago. That’s about what is left over when you subtract the gas, your additional insurance cost, car depreciation, and car upkeep, which is about $3k-$4k per year. At those […]
TAXI WARS: THE GOOD–THE BAD–THE UGLY explores the dramatic emergence of TNCs or Transportation Network Companies and related start-ups that are changing the face of global transportation. The Sharing Economy has changed the inner workings of most major cities around the world. Uber, Lyft, Airbnb and many other […]
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