#rideshare
#rideshare

Rideshare driver arrested, accused of sexually assaulting rider in South Boston

Rideshare driver arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a passenger in South Boston.

NYC startup

Lyft CEO David Risher on competing with Uber and the future of rideshare

Alternative transportation

A study shows Waymo is more expensive than Uber and Lyft, but some people are willing to eat the extra costs

fromInsideEVs

Alternative transportation

Uber Drivers Now Have EVs, But Nowhere To Plug Them In

fromTheregister

21 hours ago

Cars

Uber to roll out thousands of robo-cabs from China's Baidu

Uber and Lyft drivers with Teslas don't want to talk about Elon Musk

Uber and Lyft drivers with Teslas often avoid discussing Elon Musk's political views to ensure passenger satisfaction and maintain tips.

Boston

Rideshare driver arrested, accused of sexually assaulting rider in South Boston

Rideshare driver arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a passenger in South Boston.

NYC startup

Lyft CEO David Risher on competing with Uber and the future of rideshare

Alternative transportation

A study shows Waymo is more expensive than Uber and Lyft, but some people are willing to eat the extra costs

fromInsideEVs

Alternative transportation

Uber Drivers Now Have EVs, But Nowhere To Plug Them In

fromTheregister

21 hours ago

Cars

Uber to roll out thousands of robo-cabs from China's Baidu

more#uber

#gig-economy

A part-time Uber driver who earned $24,000 last year explains how he thinks a ukulele and an EV earned him more tips

A ukulele can spark conversations and increase tips for rideshare drivers.

Inconsistent tipping poses challenges for rideshare drivers in earning a stable income.

Alternative transportation

Uber and Lyft drivers in California could get the right to unionize under this bill

fromThe Nation

14 hours ago

Chicago

In Chicago, a Coalition of Unions, Community Organizers, and Riders Have Forced Uber to Come to the Table

A part-time Uber driver who earned $24,000 last year explains how he thinks a ukulele and an EV earned him more tips

A ukulele can spark conversations and increase tips for rideshare drivers.

Inconsistent tipping poses challenges for rideshare drivers in earning a stable income.

Alternative transportation

Uber and Lyft drivers in California could get the right to unionize under this bill

fromThe Nation

14 hours ago

Chicago

In Chicago, a Coalition of Unions, Community Organizers, and Riders Have Forced Uber to Come to the Table

more#gig-economy

fromAlleywatch

5 days ago

INSHUR Raises to Scale Embedded Insurance Platform for Gig Economy Drivers

The commercial auto insurance industry has long struggled to adapt to the rapidly evolving on-demand economy, leaving millions of rideshare and delivery drivers underserved by traditional providers that weren't designed for their unique needs.

E-Commerce

Texas man who forced Lyft driver at gunpoint to take him to Florida sentenced to 12 years

Miguel Pastran Hernandez was sentenced to 12 years for kidnapping a Lyft driver at gunpoint and forcing her on a dangerous journey.

fromwww.nytimes.com

US news

Man Who Kidnapped Ride Share Driver Gets 12 Years in Prison

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Rideshare Driver Robbed at Knifepoint in Brooklyn, Suspect Still at Large: NYPD

Miami

fromMiami Herald

Texas man who forced Lyft driver at gunpoint to take him to Florida sentenced to 12 years

Miguel Pastran Hernandez was sentenced to 12 years for kidnapping a Lyft driver at gunpoint and forcing her on a dangerous journey.

fromwww.nytimes.com

US news

Man Who Kidnapped Ride Share Driver Gets 12 Years in Prison

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Rideshare Driver Robbed at Knifepoint in Brooklyn, Suspect Still at Large: NYPD

Alternative transportation

Massport, Uber, and Lyft agree to more modest increases for rideshares at Logan

Canada news

New fees in effect for rideshare trips to Logan

Alternative transportation

Massport, Uber, and Lyft agree to more modest increases for rideshares at Logan

Canada news

New fees in effect for rideshare trips to Logan

more#logan-airport

#driver-pay

NYC startup

YUR ride-share launches in NYC with big perks for drivers

fromwww.amny.com

NYC startup

NYC Taxi Commission approves minimum pay hike, lockout' protections for Uber and Lyft drivers | amNewYork

NYC startup

YUR ride-share launches in NYC with big perks for drivers

fromwww.amny.com

NYC startup

NYC Taxi Commission approves minimum pay hike, lockout' protections for Uber and Lyft drivers | amNewYork

An early Uber angel investor directed his VC firm to take Waymos only

Waymo offers the best value for rides in San Francisco according to Kevin Hartz.

Waymo reveals the road beyond robotaxis

Waymo seeks to expand its technology in personally owned vehicles through collaboration with Toyota.

Alternative transportation

Why Lyft is convening its drivers to plan the future of robotaxis

Venture

An early Uber angel investor directed his VC firm to take Waymos only

Waymo offers the best value for rides in San Francisco according to Kevin Hartz.

Waymo reveals the road beyond robotaxis

Waymo seeks to expand its technology in personally owned vehicles through collaboration with Toyota.

Alternative transportation

Why Lyft is convening its drivers to plan the future of robotaxis

more#waymo

fromInsideEVs

A BYD Dolphin Was Driven 140,000 Miles. Here's How It Held Up

The BYD Dolphin has proven to hold up well after 220,000 kilometers, showcasing the durability of modern Chinese electric vehicles in the rideshare market.

Alternative transportation

#transportation

Silicon Valley

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Need a ride? Sunnyvale wheels out free car service

Sunnyvale launches a free rideshare service to enhance transportation access and promote sustainability in the community.

fromTechCrunch

Venture

Fetii's group rideshare app for young people attracts funding from Mark Cuban, YC | TechCrunch

fromMission Local

San Francisco

SFDocFest highlights struggling taxi drivers in 'Taken For A Ride'

fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community

NYC startup

JFK just made finding your Uber more complicated

Alternative transportation

R-Hero: Reliable Rideshare & Towing Services in Calgary, Red Deer, and Airdrie

Silicon Valley

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Need a ride? Sunnyvale wheels out free car service

Sunnyvale launches a free rideshare service to enhance transportation access and promote sustainability in the community.

Venture

fromTechCrunch

Fetii's group rideshare app for young people attracts funding from Mark Cuban, YC | TechCrunch

Fetii is a rideshare service designed for groups of 7 to 14 passengers, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in group transport.

fromMission Local

San Francisco

SFDocFest highlights struggling taxi drivers in 'Taken For A Ride'

fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community

NYC startup

JFK just made finding your Uber more complicated