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A rideshare app allowing drivers to carry guns launched in Atlanta, Georgia last week. The people behind the app say it’s meant to combat the rising levels of gun violence in the U.S. The app, Black Wolf, boasts that it hires drivers who are trained in private security to give passengers peace of mind on their next trip.Pentagon Employees Too Horny to Follow RulesBlack Wolf will now compete with Uber and Lyft to bring a different kind of journey to riders, and founder and CEO Kerry KingBrown told Atlanta News First,…

Uber announced today that it’s adding 14 new markets to Comfort Electric, its EV rideshare service. The program allows you to hail electric vehicles like the Tesla Model 3, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Polestar 2. It’s another small step toward the company’s goal of phasing out gas-powered vehicles by 2030. Beginning today, Uber’s Comfort Electric program adds availability for Detroit, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Minneapolis / St. Paul, Montreal, Nashville, New Orleans, Orlando, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake…

The applications are under scrutiny and will be subsequently put up to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) for a final decision about granting the licence (Illustration: Rahul Awasthi)Rideshare and delivery companies want the Biden administration's nominee for the Department of Labor to clarify her position on an incoming worker-classification rule that could expand workers' rights, a trade group representing the companies said on Monday. The Department of Labor in October proposed a rule that…

Credit: Shutterstock Why do Uber, Lyft, Didi, OLA and other ride-sharing companies want to partner with public transport agencies? For Uber and Lyft, the reason is simple: their business plans were based on eventually using driverless vehicles to eliminate their main cost, the labor cost of the driver. But human drivers won't be replaced for some time.…

Massachusetts politicians are still pushing for better working conditions for ridesharing drivers. New bills in the state House and Senate would not only pursue collective bargaining rights across companies, as with past measures, but would guarantee a minimum wage, paid sick leave and other benefits. Companies like Uber and Lyft would also have to cover some driver expenses and pour money into the government's unemployment insurance system. The new legislation wouldn't decide whether drivers are employees or independent…

Getting around without a car can be tricky, especially in certain areas of the U.S. Luckily, ridesharing apps have grown increasingly popular in recent years. It’s a good thing, too, since ridesharing and carpooling are eco-friendly ways of getting around and can even save you time on your trip since you’ll be able to use carpool lanes. With how popular ridesharing apps are nowadays, you’ve likely taken at least one trip using Uber or Lyft, but there are plenty of other great apps that you may prefer depending on…

Image: BoschThere is no shortage of disturbing dashcam videos of Uber and Lyft drivers being attacked by irate passengers, and while the footage can be used to prosecute offenders after the fact, Bosch has developed a new dashcam that can help rideshare drivers stay safer during an incident, even when they’re unable to contact authorities themselves.Even if you only drive when going out for weekly groceries, it’s not a bad idea to invest in a windshield-mounted camera, because you never know what kind of drivers you’re…

Uber Technologies Inc forecast fourth-quarter operating profit above Wall Street estimates, betting on cost controls and rising demand for its rides as customers resume spending more on travel, sending its shares up 13 percent. With cities reopening and travel booming, consumers are shifting their budgets to services, Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi said, compared to the two years of COVID-led lockdowns when they had limited spending to basic needs. "Right now, frankly, we're not seeing any signs of consumer…

Confetti falls as Lyft CEO Logan Green (C) and President John Zimmer (LEFT C) ring the Nasdaq opening bell celebrating the company's initial public offering (IPO) on March 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The ride hailing app company's shares were initially priced at $72.Mario Tama / Getty ImagesDETROIT — In 2016, Lyft co-founder John Zimmer predicted most of the company's rides would be self-driving within five years, a transformation that would largely eliminate the need for costly drivers.Today, the ride-hailing…

Uber is introducing a new slate of safety features to its app in an effort to ensure user safety.Riders can now contact a safety agent with ADT Security Services while using the Uber app, via call or text, to monitor the trip and reach out to 911 on the users’ behalf with details like license plate number, GPS location, and the car’s make and model. The new feature, which is intended for situations that might cause discomfort but don’t necessarily require emergency assistance, is available now in all 50 states and D.C.…