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The Future of Bird & How Lyft is Helping Drivers Beat High Gas Prices

A lot to get to in this week’s round up, including Bird’s explosive growth, how Uber’s biggest crisis yet all started with vomit, and how Lyft is helping drivers save money on gas. Senior RSG contributor John Ince covers that and more in this week’s round up.

Cargo, the company that pays drivers to hand out or sell goodies to passengers, is now in LA! If you sign up with Cargo by June 30, you’ll get a $60 bonus (LA drivers). Cargo is in a number of cities and growing rapidly – find out if Cargo is available in your city here.

New Lyft Driver - Earn 1500:week

 

A lot to get to in this week’s round up, including Bird’s explosive growth, how Uber’s biggest crisis yet all started with vomit, and how Lyft is helping drivers save money on gas. Senior RSG contributor John Ince covers that and more in this week’s round up.

A $545 Tax Deduction Every Week?

Full-time rideshare drivers can put up to 1000 business miles a week on their car. Rack up your mileage deductions and track your business miles with QuickBooks Self-Employed.

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Who’s Really To Blame for Traffic Congestion, and What Can Be Done About It?

Depending on what city you live in, you may notice traffic is becoming a big problem. But is it ridesharing’s fault – or is it something else? And if Uber and Lyft are to blame, what should be done about it, if anything? Senior RSG contributor John Ince tackles those questions and potential solutions below.

The San Francisco Examiner published an article in 2017 that stated ‘Uber and Lyft Responsible for Two-Thirds of Downtown Traffic Violations‘, a story that led to a fight over drivers, congestion – and who should be responsible for it. San Francisco is not unique in this battle, as Uber and Lyft have fought in many city halls around the globe, combatting accusations of congestion.

Depending on what city you live in, you may notice traffic is becoming a big problem. But is it ridesharing's fault - or is it something else? And if Uber and Lyft are to blame, what should be done about it, if anything? Senior RSG contributor John Ince tackles those questions and potential solutions below.

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Get Used to More Shared Rides

Do you dislike shared rides, like Lyft Line or UberPOOL? If so, this week’s round up probably won’t make you happy. Senior RSG contributor John Ince covers changes coming to Lyft’s app, Uber’s new hire, and the perhaps “nicer” future of Uber and Lyft.

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Uber Launches a New Panic Button – for Passengers & More

Join us for our June YouTube live on Tuesday June 5 at 5pm PT!  You can subscribe to our Youtube channel here and be sure to turn on notifications (instructions here) so you know when we go live.

We’re getting a panic button! Oh wait, passengers are… plus, the “safety center” may need a little work – in person. All the latest in Uber and Lyft news from senior RSG contributor John Ince, who covers the Uber panic button, a not-so-pleasant encounter at an Uber Hub and more.

We’re getting a panic button! Oh wait, passengers are… plus, the “safety center” may need a little work - in person. All the latest in Uber and Lyft news from senior RSG contributor John Ince, who covers the Uber panic button, a not-so-pleasant encounter at an Uber Hub and more.

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