Galveston Rides

11/04/2022

https://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/ubers-new-safety-updates-include-video-recording-during-rides/

The feature is being tested in three US cities.

11/04/2022

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/03/lyft-cuts-13percent-of-its-workforce.html

In an email to employees, Lyft executives pointed to what they called "a probable recession sometime in the next year" and rising rideshare insurance costs.

09/13/2022

What pet peeves do Uber and Lyft drivers have about their passengers and how are those concerns addressed?

The issues drivers complain about are:

Riders not being at the correct location for pickup. Some drivers believe that riders place a pin outside of the hot zones to get a lower fare.

Riders have a specific route they want to take, even though the GPS shows a quicker route.

Riders getting sick in the car.

Riders wanting to share thier “political views” to anyone willing to listen, whether they agree or not.

Riders telling them “I'll tip in the app” , and don't!

Riders expecting drivers to accept their pet in the vehicle.

Riders taking advantage of the size of the vehicle and having too many passengers for seatbelts

08/04/2022

https://www.fox13news.com/news/uber-drivers-see-make-rides-accepting?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook

The tech start-up plans to release the feature in 30 locations sometime in August.

07/27/2022

https://youtu.be/EoXF0e_toQI

We got a first hand look at the brand new RCCL terminal in Galveston TX. Special thanks to the Port of Galvest...

07/26/2022

https://www.fox13news.com/news/lyft-driver-kicks-passengers-out-on-delaware-highway-over-argument-1-rider-dies-after-car-strikes-him?utm_campaign=trueAnthem_manual&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Lyft driver fled after fatal crash on Delaware's Coastal Highway, has yet to be identified.

07/23/2022

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/exclusive-uber-revamps-driver-pay-algorithm-large-us-pilot-attract-drivers-2022-02-26/

Uber Technologies Inc is testing a new driver earnings algorithm in 24 U.S. cities that allows drivers to see pay and destinations before accepting a trip and raises the incentives for drivers to take short rides in an effort to attract more drivers.

06/15/2022

https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/columbus-franklin-county-ohio-doordash-drivers-battle-rising-gas-prices-some-turning-off-the-ignition-oil-opec-rewards-program-cota-wsyx-abc-6-on-your-side-6-10-2022

Pumping gas in your car is becoming more painful these days. The average price per gallon in Columbus topped $5 this week. It's a tough price to pay for many residents, especially for people who rely on their cars to do their job. "Earlier this weekI only made $19. 78 over a four-hour time," Tammy W...

05/19/2022

Lyft extends gas surcharge

05/04/2022

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/03/lyft-earnings-q1-2022.html?__source=androidappshare

The company has struggled with driver supply and demand imbalances throughout the pandemic, leading to higher costs or long wait times.

05/03/2022

Burn in hell!

The Allegheny County District Attorney says he will seek the death penalty.