Ride-Hailing Creates More Emissions Than Private Vehicles
Many city dwellers are opting for ride-hailing services instead of public transportation to get to their destinations. While it may be a more convenient mode of transportation for some, a new study found that ride-hailing is also creating more emissions. The 2020 Family Green Car of the Year: The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV The study’s findings […]
Your Rideshare Vehicle Could Have Bedbugs
While many people check their hotel room or hostel for bedbugs, most people don’t think about the possibility of them in rideshare vehicles. However, according to an exterminator in Texas, bedbugs are now becoming a major problem for these vehicles. Vehicles for Every Lifestyle: Ram trucks designed for laborers How bedbugs can infest a rideshare […]
An Alarming Number of People Don’t Use Seat Belts in Rideshares
Whenever you get into a vehicle — whether you’re driving or not — you should put on your seat belt. According to the NHTSA, seat belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives in 2017 and that 47 percent of occupants who died in fatal crashes were not wearing seat belts. But for whatever insane reason, some […]
Tips for Boosting Your Rideshare Earnings
Whether you’re new to being a rideshare driver or have had this gig for a few years, there’s always something new to learn — especially when it comes to upping your game. Here are some simple ways you can earn more on drives. Save Some Cash: Take advantage of these car battery deals Snacks and […]
How Ridesharing Is Transforming Healthcare
This article is sponsored by Paulson & Nace, PLLC. The ridesharing industry proved to be much more than just a passing trend, and it’s managed to establish a solid place in our current society, not just in the U.S. but across the whole world. And it looks like we’re only seeing the tip of the […]
New Study Says Millennials Are as Interested in Driving as Boomers
Some studies indicate that fewer Americans are getting their driver’s licenses, particularly teenagers. But other studies show an increase in the number of driver’s licenses, which indicates that young adults in the U.S. might be just as interested in driving as previous generations. Have License, Will Travel: Find new tires to boost your confidence on […]
Tax Deductions for Rideshare Drivers
As January gradually draws to a close, it’s normal to start thinking about tax form submissions. Whether you endure filling out this annual form or take a strange pleasure in doing so, tax breaks are definitely something that helps make tax season a bit more palatable. If you’re a rideshare driver, here are a couple […]
Don’t Praise Uber for Releasing Its Safety Report
Earlier this month, I was one of the countless Americans that got a push notification from their news source about Uber’s awaited safety report. The headlines were sensational, mentioning the thousands of sexual assault allegations made to the app in the past two years. The stories that followed pointed out the stark numbers of people […]
New Uber Drivers Can Opt-Out of Arbitration
When you sign up to use an app, you usually have to agree to its terms and conditions, and if you are like a lot of other people, you probably don’t read them too closely. If you’re signing up to be an Uber driver, it pays to look closely at its agreement and learn more […]
PSA: Don’t Drive on a Flat Tire
Everybody knows that driving on a flat tire is a terrible for both your car and your wallet, and I am – stupid – living proof of that fact.
Automated Vehicle Consortium Releases First Best-Practices Guidelines
The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium, a group that was founded by SAE, Ford, GM, and Toyota to help develop safety standards related to autonomous cars, has now released its first written best practice for the selection, training, and oversight of autonomous vehicle test drivers. Automakers around the world are hard at work on developing Level […]
Does Car Technology Make Roads More Dangerous?
With all of the new technology available in cars these days, the dream of the perfect road trip is more advanced than ever. Beyond hitting the road with the windows down and music playing, dashboard GPS systems and hands-free calling technology means you’ll likely never get lost or lonely. Unfortunately, some of those fun features […]
Report: You Probably Don’t Tip Your Uber Driver
As Americans, there are situations where you definitely tip, and others that are greyer. For example, you should always tip your wait staff at a restaurant, but do you tip if you’re only picking up an order to go? After a recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research, we know that there’s a […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for November 2019
November ushers in a diverse lineup of new releases on the three major streaming sites. If you’re into cars, here are the movies and TV shows you’ll want to catch next month on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. Seasonal Maintenance Tips: Car service advice for every time of the year Netflix Drive (11/1) As you […]
Cars Run Longer Now, but Their Interiors Aren’t Keeping Up
Compared to vehicles from previous generations, your car’s engine is likely to be far more durable and reliable — but the same can’t be said for its interior. Vehicles on the road in 2018 were an average of 11.8 years old — the oldest they’ve ever been, thanks to better engineering (and longer loan terms). […]
The Google Pixel 4 is Able to Detect Car Crashes
The Pixel’s new Personal Safety app can detect if you’ve been involved in a car crash and call 911 if necessary.
Pros and Cons of Cell Phone Car Mounts
Your smartphone is doing its best to become indispensable to you. Not only does it call and text people, but it can serve as navigation and entertainment. To keep it in view at all times, you might be tempted to buy a cell phone car mount for your car. Before you make your decision, consider […]
New York City Representatives Calling for Taxi Bailout
New York City’s yellow cabs are some of the city’s most iconic symbols. The exploding popularity of Uber and Lyft have made a dent in how much traditional cab drivers earn, and it’s sending many of them into bankruptcy and failure. This month, the issue climbed the steps of the U.S. Capitol for a hearing […]