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The Future of Scooters in the US, Plus New Apps for Passengers

Join us for our July YouTube live on Tuesday July 17 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.

In this round up, Sidecar co-founder and CEO predicts a “war” among the scooters companies – do you agree or do you think there’s room for multiple scooter (and bike) companies? Senior RSG contributor John Ince covers that story plus Europe’s troubles for Uber and new apps designed to help passengers out.

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Could a Simple Formula Solve the Driver Pay Problem?

Join us for our July YouTube live on Tuesday July 10 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.

Is there a simple way to pay drivers more? Maybe – but it might not be one that drivers embrace. Senior RSG contributor John Ince covers that question, plus Lyft’s increase in valuation and renting party buses in this week’s round up.

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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.

 

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.

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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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