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    Shocking DoorDash Airport Violation & Filthy Waymo Cars | Podcast Ep 252

    DoorDash driver sparks security alert at major airport after entering ‘unauthorized’ area: ‘Who the heck is that?’

    https://www.reddit.com/r/uber/s/QJANOQwJFW VIDEO

    Uber's robotaxi chief says the company will still need human drivers, but their jobs will look very different

    Waymo recalls 1,200 self-driving vehicles in US after minor collisions | Reuters

    https://www.uber.com/blog/route-share/?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9q7n6HvaGIL92jy9VkVs0hZmsYCX2LFcRIlfMKnyVeXd2RksSCWF7xzJoDtBWngmyR6F4EKlSpcEmh_d_zLAa9rHCmaA&_hsmi=361753891

    Uber to launch self-driving mobility service in Japan

    Chicago couple gets refund for value of packages they say Uber courier stole

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    Uber threatens to leave Colorado again, and Waymo cars are being shady again. Ep 251

    https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/06/doordash-announces-1point2-billion-sevenrooms-deal-misses-revenue-expectations.html?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8sspJ2wZ42zk5129hrRodcZZD0SpykXHwDz7uFHLXBY0bDD7krlROhuga1EqhzhyQPeBbjHLJxsZ1BZDFFai94wcaprA&_hsmi=360303006

    Uber CEO says the Waymo robotaxis on its app in Austin are busier than 99% of human drivers

    https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFlexDrivers/s/TTe5fcjB2S Video of Amazon driver flying down a dirt road.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFlexDrivers/s/xN4kojQ4aC Shooter of the DD driver

    Uber and WeRide Expand Strategic Partnership to Bring Autonomous Vehicles to 15 More Cities

    Uber restates threat to leave Colorado unless Polis vetoes rideshare bill

    WAYMO https://www.reddit.com/r/waymo/s/YATpq0OFE4 Waymo makes a slick move

    On Wednesday Uber Black drivers say they received an al

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    Instacart drops a new app called Fizz, New standards for Lyft comfort EP 250

    Town official allegedly shoots lost DoorDash driver looking for directions: Police - ABC News

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjAdS2ah Driver steals a monster

    Uber buys 85% stake in Turkish food delivery platform for $700 million

    https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/30/amazon-to-spend-4-billion-on-small-town-delivery-expansion.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c353600ae150759317fc

    https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFlexDrivers/s/T2OI8LRfXI VIDEO

    Chicago family believes Uber courier stole packages he was supposed to take to UPS

    Instacart launches Fizz, a new app for ordering drinks and snacks for parties | TechCrunch

    Police investigate Uber ride that took 14-year-old girl across Michigan



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    Uber Eats driver deported after taking wrong turn , and you can now create your own quest on Lyft Ep 249

    Lyft’s AI ‘Earnings Assistant’ offers ideas about how drivers can make more money | The Verge

    Lyft to Start Adding Licensed Taxis to Rideshare Platform | PYMNTS.com

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lyftdrivers/comments/1k926c2/you_can_now_customize_your_ride_challenges/?share_id=mS9iLZwb79YKJWBrFEX8j&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=14 PICTURE

    VW will deploy ‘thousands’ of robotaxis on Uber’s platform in the US | The Verge

    Deliveroo shares soar to three-year high after U.S. giant DoorDash makes takeover bid

    Waymo strikes again: https://www.reddit.com/r/waymo/s/LYTn9ZWQJu

    Uber Eats driver deported after taking wrong turn

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    Uber is charging for background checks, Walmart Spark is shaking up the delivery game, Ep 248

    https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/lifestyle/mom-claims-uber-driver-rode-off-with-child-still-in-vehicle/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5nV3z91C7itP2NKEvsXmUatrNL45_lWDu5VTIzNVNHyPJlVyWOxDaXzcIBww_aem_IkeZXiSkxztKGxdzC1atYg

    Lyft to buy taxi app FreeNow for $200 million to expand into Europe

    Uber, Lyft drivers could unionize under new proposal

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjNwc2sK Sign that explains not to deliver the package

    WAYMO https://www.reddit.com/r/waymo/s/Dy6Qv7UGxx

    Walmart announces major shakeup to how delivery orders will be handled - mlive.com

    FTC Takes Action Against Uber for Deceptive Billing and Cancellation Practices

    DoorDash Creates Exclusive MrBeast x DoorDash Hoodies to Help Tackle Food Insecurity



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    Stop asking for more tips, and putting your phone in people's faces on deliveries EP 247

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Sparkdriver/comments/1jvcz0z/thats_one_way_to_do_it/?share_id=AnvMoji4axLyevwS1gg6s&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=14 VIDEO

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjeSBHcv DD driver putting phone in face

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/these-are-ubers-most-unique-lost-and-found-items-of-the-last-year/ar-AA1CD4KC?ocid=BingNewsSerp

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTje9q4wU Car towed

    Waymo Robotaxis Make Up 20% of Uber Rides in Austin, Data Shows - Bloomberg

    WAYMO CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Robotaxi + Food Delivery Robot Epic Malfunction in Downtown Los Angeles 🤖🚗 - YouTube

    https://www.reddit.com/r/uberdrivers/s/l5TZmP9SBM

    https://search.app/YcQetowcukpEfpap7

    She was chatting with friends in a Lyft. Then someone texted her what they said | CBC News

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    New Bill will require rideshare cars to have cameras, and Air Taxis are here, Ep 246

    Uber and Lyft rides would require video monitoring under bill up for its first hearing Thursday

    Move Over, Uber — Here Comes Via | New Haven Independent

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2EM67Nb I was in the shower

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2Ew5uwR Neighbors ordering DD to their house

    WAYMO https://www.tiktok.com/@ilmirnasretdinov/video/7365330123752787246?_r=1&_t=ZT-8v7U29Y8IyU

    Air Taxi Company Says Flights Could Cost Same As Uber - Newsweek

    Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens gets stuck in Indianapolis Uber due to high waters

    Uber, Lyft Withheld Billions in Pay, Drivers Say. California Settlement Talks Are Underway | KQED



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    Uber is changing the destination filter, and DoorDash is starting autonomous deliveries Ep 245

    Uber exec promises tipping will be completely axed for certain customers and ends price switches after ride ordered | The US Sun

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT23kNNjV Lady and energy drinks

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331976660750853/permalink/1673526119929237/?ref=share&mibextid=NOb6eG VIDEO

    Attorney: Woman charged in Uber driver’s murder has died | KTSM 9 News

    WAYMO https://www.tiktok.com/@phelixc7/video/7446878150241373483?_r=1&_t=ZT-8v7Tz9HHhQE driving in circles

    Today's Kids Are Ordering Uber Eats to School—And Most Teachers Hate It

    Instacart to Use AI to Check Grocery Store Inventory – Rideshare Rodeo

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    You can finance your DoorDash order now, and you can decline offers from stores on DoorDash Ep 244

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    Klarna lands buy now, pay later deal with DoorDash, notching another win ahead of IPO https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2G5PytW

    Uber to offer all UK drivers 20 hours of free childcare

    Wauwatosa mom upset after Uber driver abruptly ends trip for teen daughter

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2pq6r2n Driver licks cup

    https://www.reddit.com/r/UberEATS/s/US6ltw2LwJ

    The Incredible Hustle Behind Uber's Success | TikTok What drivers are getting paid

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    Interview with Ryan Green CEO Of Gridwise

    This is an awesome app that helps you make more money! Ryan was great to have on and talk about the amazing data the app can provide to make you more money! Download that app here: https://gridwise.io/

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    Uber is reducing incentives for EV drivers, Lyft is launching a similar app for Seniors Ep 242

    https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/s/joKKoccYsl VIDEO

    Lyft to Launch Simpler App Version for Seniors Later This Year

    https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFlexDrivers/s/0OOjklwrGX PICTURE

    https://www.reddit.com/r/uberdrivers/s/PXm4AvxGHA PICTURE Uber Cash

    Rory McIlroy's $995 Uber ride may be the ticket to a $4.5 million payday at Players

    https://www.reddit.com/r/uberdrivers/s/ksg2iJnEaw returning items

    https://www.tiktok.com/@bugaboo.13/video/7278048889112956203?_r=1&_t=ZT-8umDIP61b9n Gangster uber driver

    Uber driver shares ‘wildly illegal’ item a mom left in his car to make sure he didn’t leave

    https://www.local10.com/news/local/2025/03/10/fhp-uber-driver-arrested-after-forcing-passenger-to-perform-sex-ac

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    In person ID checks for Spark, Uber driver poops his pants, and how often do you kick out passengers? Ep 241

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    https://www.reddit.com/r/Sparkdriver/s/t9PiyAFrUO PICTURE

    ‘I feel duped’: B.C. woman falls victim to elaborate Uber scam | Globalnews.ca

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2xbyn9v Amazon slams into the house.

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2QAsAeY Driver poops his pants in the uber

    https://electrek.co/2025/03/04/waymo-one-autonomous-rides-austin-texas-exclusively-uber-video/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c353600ae150759317fc

    WAYMO https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2XsGRaa/

    ‘You’re a parent’: Woman requests Uber for her and her 5 kids. Then the driver refuses to pick them up Child Safety in Rideshare: Why It's Essential | TikTok

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    Colorado has new transparency laws, and you are going to love them! Ep 240

    Steve from Rideshare Rodeo joins us to talk about the new laws passed in Colorado, which are aimed to provide more transparency in the gig economy, especially rideshare. Find Steve and his podcast HERE

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    Uber lowers pay, no Cybertrucks on Uber, and Jason is alive. Ep 239

    DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their Tips - The New York Times

    https://www.uber.com/blog/advantage-and-standard-mode/

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2aXsqmH Robot gets hit

    Tesla to Not Allow Cybercabs on Uber, According to Uber CEO

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT25k862y driver and homeowner fight

    Uber driver allegedly picks up passenger while DUI in Bozeman, prompting rideshare safety questions

    WAYMO https://www.reddit.com/r/waymo/s/UqXzElhHDH VIDEO

    https://www.dailydot.com/news/doordash-ghost-kitchen-costco-muffins/

    Gig Economy Workers May Be in for a Rude Surprise This Tax Season – Rideshare Rodeo

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT25kLXcf Device to stop car

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    Amazon driver runs over a lady, a 1350.00 Doordash order, and no cybertrucks on Uber. Ep 238

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    Lawmakers take aim at Uber and Lyft with bill targeting surge pricing after big events

    Uber CEO Khosrowshahi supports Trump's push to eliminate taxes on tips

    #deliveryguy #delivery #stuation # | delivery guy | TikTok Guy drops delivery



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    Uber sues DoorDash and Uber is trying to change their insurance Ep 237

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    https://www.theverge.com/news/609371/lyft-robotaxi-mobileye-marubeni-dallas-2026?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c353600ae150759317fc

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2ACQrqm Driver busts a move

    https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFlexDrivers/s/TAU3txhxRx PICTURE

    Waymo is Considering Adding a Membership Program for Riders

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Sparkdriver/s/KW6OT7Nutx PICTURE

    Waymo strikes again: https://www.reddit.com/r/waymo/s/8uCNAjcEnS VIDEO

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2DvGMGx Uber insurance

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2DKE2dA Package gets stolen

    Uber accuses DoorDash of anticompetitive practices in lawsuit

    And it’s somehow still cheaper than getting

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    Enforcing traffic laws on delivery robots and Doordash gets hit by drunk customer Ep 236

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    Enforcing traffic laws on food delivery robots.

    Missouri Tackles Gig Economy Benefits to Speed Up Payments

    Wu files ordinance requiring food delivery apps like DoorDash, UberEats to get city permit – Rideshare Rodeo

    DoorDash driver refuses to give customer his alcohol because he seemed drunk - YouTube

    Lyft is using Anthropic’s Claude AI for customer service | The Verge

    https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonDSPDrivers/s/sV8DvHAgKw VIDEO

    New wage structure not hurting DoorDash drivers' job satisfaction

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2kQ97qW Delivery drivers back in the day

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    Waymo wants to drive you but can't manage basic functions. Ubers new service animal feature Ep 235

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    ‘So immoral’: gig economy workers charged fee to get paid quicker

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    Waymo to Expand Self-Driving Testing to Several Cities in 2025 - Autobody News

    Crowd Shatters Windows, Rips Door Off Empty Waymo Cab Stopped In LA

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    Is being overweight a reason to get denied a Lyft ride? Uber CEO still sees an all-EV future. Ep 234

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    DoorDash will deliver your weed, and have you heard of the "Bumper Dumper"? Ep 233

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    Farewell to TikTok: Its Impending Ban in the U.S. Fed ex driver gets mad at a dog

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    Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson
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