Lyft’s CEO spoke to Time about the future of Lyft and rideshare and wrote a letter to shareholders. DoorDash also posted about its commitment to a safe platform. Plus,are alternative Rideshare options launching in Minneapolis soon? And the reason why you need to diversify your income. Lyft’s CEO on Layoffs, Leading With Purpose and the Future of Ride-Sharing Topic Originally Appeared On Time Summary When David Risher took over as CEO of Lyft about a year ago, the company was losing market share and struggling with morale. Its stock price was approaching an all-time low, down nearly 90% from it ..read more

Carma Project is a real-world, real-time car-finding platform designed to protect individuals, communities, and companies. Through their work, Carma Project helps bring to light important vehicle recalls so vehicle owners can get the updates they need. They work with auto manufacturers like Toyota, BMW, Mercedes, and Ford to help drive repairs for their outstanding automotive safety recalls. Traditional mailers don’t seem to do the trick. People will throw them away without reading them, or 40-50% of the time, the addresses are old or incorrect, so the information doesn’t even reach the corre ..read more

Klarna, a payment company, is entering into a global partnership with Uber to power their payments to Uber and Uber Eats apps. Meanwhile, Instacart’s stocks are dropping, Amazon launches a grocery delivery service, and Uber, Lyft, and the Deputy Mayor of Infrastructure for Los Angeles have something to say. Also, the family of the Lyft driver killed in 2022 is awarded $44 million. Join RSG Contributor Paula Lemar as she breaks down the top headlines in this week’s rideshare news. Klarna Scores Major Payment Deal With Uber Ahead Of Hotly Anticipated IPO Topic Originally Appeared On CNBC Summary ..read more

Phoenix Uber drivers have unique challenges and opportunities that the rest of the country is not exposed to. It is a hub for driverless vehicles and has an active and established rideshare community. Between a bustling airport, vacation hotspots, and MLB spring training, Phoenix area drivers keep busy with locals and tourists alike. Here are the key things you need to know about driving for Uber in Phoenix. Driving for Uber in Phoenix Driving for Uber in Phoenix requires patience and knowledge of the area to reach your income goals. Fortunately, it’s easy to become an Uber driver in Phoenix ..read more

CitizenShipper is, you guessed it, a company that ships things. To be more specific, they act as a marketplace for people and companies that want to ship things to find people willing to do the hauling. They offer pet transport, motorcycle and vehicle shipping, furniture shipping, and more. Plus, they use drivers like you to complete these customer requests. Here at The Rideshare Guy, we consider CitizenShipper to be one of the best companies to drive for. Driver Requirements To drive for CitizenShipper, you need to have: A valid driver’s license Auto insurance (We recommend VOOM: insurance m ..read more

A man was being scammed out of a large amount of money and ended up shooting the Uber driver who showed up to pick up a package arranged by the same scammer. Meanwhile, a Chicago DoorDash driver is missing, Uber is setting reminders, and we have information from Curbivore 2024. Join RSG Contributor Paula Lemar as she breaks down the top headlines in this week’s rideshare news. Additional Charges Filed Against Man In Killing Of Uber Driver He Mistakenly Believed Was A Scammer Topic Originally Appeared On CNN Summary An 81-year-old Ohio man pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder and oth ..read more

Mokwheel boasts that they offer “more than just an e-bike.” The description of the Basalt e-bike on their website is “the world’s first all-terrain electric bike with integrated power station technology that allows you to charge your devices whenever you want.” Shipping Most e-bike companies will ship their bikes directly to their customers, although you can also find some bike shops that are willing to order/assemble for an extra fee. I like the convenience of home shipping, although it’s important to make sure you track the delivery and have someone home to receive the bike (it is not ideal ..read more

Continuing on the news coming out of Minnesota, Lyft has offered a compromise to the city of Minneapolis ahead of both major rideshare platforms threatening to pull out May 1. The Minneapolis City Council may also be reconsidering its ordinance. Join RSG Contributor Paula Lemar as she breaks down the top headlines in this week’s rideshare news. Lyft Offers Compromise To Minneapolis Ahead Of Rideshare Pay Ordinance Topic Originally Appeared On Kare11 Summary Rideshare giant Lyft has sent a letter to the Minneapolis city council suggesting a pay rate compromise for its drivers before the city’s ..read more

Hertz partnered with Tesla and Uber have been working together for several years to offer flexible car rentals to rideshare drivers but now there’s some competition. Ford has stepped up to the plate with their new Ford DRIVE program which offers Mustang Mach E®’s to qualified drivers. In this article, we’ll explain how Ford DRIVE works and compare it to the longstanding Hertz/Tesla partnership. What Is Ford DRIVE? FordDRIVE Uber Hertz Partnership. https://www.youtube.com/embed/PnohI2LvS4Y Ford DRIVE launched the Ford DRIVE Rideshare Program with Uber in August 2022. This program invites qual ..read more

Uber is starting to offer rides that have car seats available for kids who need them so parents can keep the car seat at home. Meanwhile, Indigo Technologies, a robotics-focused brand, is gaining more funding, Lyft is rolling out ID verification, and Instacart is confronting sick pay laws. Join RSG Contributor Paula Lemar as she breaks down the top headlines in this week’s rideshare news. Uber Deploys Rides With Car Seats For Kids: ‘Simple And Stress Free’ Topic Originally Appeared On Fox Business Summary Uber is becoming kid-friendly. Uber Deploys Rides With Car Seats For Kids Simple And Str ..read more