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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 […]
The Rideshare Guy has a really interesting story on how weakening public support for Uber and Lyft is causing them to lose legal battles: In the past, these companies were able to argue for more self-regulation and cite inefficiencies in the cab system as an example of why […]
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 […]
The Power Drives and bonuses are great! Take advantage of them as much as possible. Do it right and it almost pays like the old days! Remember for Lyft – your car must be at least 2011. Read everything very carefully. Drive safe.
I had an interesting conversation with a driver who went down to the courthouse to fight one of his tickets. It was a no right turn on red, where the sign was so small that he couldn’t see it. This is one of the tricks they use: they […]
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