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Need Eyes in the Sky? This ‘Uber for Drones’ Will Send You a Pilot
Drone company SkyCatch is launching a new service called Workmode that helps companies find and hire third-party drone pilots for mapping jobs. "It's sort of like Uber for drone pilots," says SkyCatch...
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The Sharing-Economy PR Stunt That Turned Into a Real Business
Peers was never really grassroots, and its high-minded founders never intended for it to shill for the startups either. Peers is its own startup, a company intent on boosting the prospects of sharing...
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Why Uber and Lyft Drivers Are Crazy About This Dude’s Blog
A week after New Year’s Eve, I called up a rideshare driver named Harry Campbell to see how business had gone. He told me it was lackluster. No one made much extra money. In fact, around 6 p.m. as he...
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There Are Good Reasons Why People Love to Sue Uber
Why Uber faces an onslaught of litigation in the US for stiffing drivers, swindling taxi companies, eschewing traditional insurance obligations, and skirting regulations. The post There Are Good...
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Uber’s New Panic Button Beams Real-Time Alerts to Police
Uber is bringing an in-app panic button for users in India that beams information directly to local police. The post Uber’s New Panic Button Beams Real-Time Alerts to Police appeared first on WIRED.
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The Philippines Just Made Uber Legal Everywhere
The Philippines has just become the first country to develop nationwide ride-hailing regulations, making it legal for app-based services like Uber operate anywhere in the country. The post The...
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Hillary Clinton Will Crack Down on the Contractor Economy
In her first major speech outlining her economic platform today at New York City's New School, the Democratic presidential candidate vowed to crack down on "bosses misclassifying workers as...
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A Sharing Economy Star Shuts Down as Labor Issues Simmer
In what could be the first domino, on-demand housecleaning service Homejoy shuts down after facing a cash shortage and labor lawsuits. The post A Sharing Economy Star Shuts Down as Labor Issues Simmer...
View ArticleNYC Official Says City Should Postpone Vote On Uber Limits
Uber may have finally found a friend in New York City's local government. The post NYC Official Says City Should Postpone Vote On Uber Limits appeared first on WIRED.
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Uber Wins Its Battle Against NYC’s Mayor—For Now
Mayor Bill de Blasio is waving the white flag in his ongoing battle with Uber and other ridesharing apps. The post Uber Wins Its Battle Against NYC’s Mayor—For Now appeared first on WIRED.
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San Francisco Is Ground Zero for an Airbnb Freakout
Tomorrow San Franciscans vote on Proposition F—the so-called Airbnb initiative—the first time the “sharing economy” has faced such a big ballot test. The post San Francisco Is Ground Zero for an Airbnb...
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Once-Radical RelayRides Adapts to a World That Digs Sharing
The car-rental company's rebrand relegates its once-innovative business model to the background. The post Once-Radical RelayRides Adapts to a World That Digs Sharing appeared first on WIRED.
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Prop F Has Failed. But the Battle for SF’s Soul Will Go On
The results of the election are a symbolic win for Airbnb, but the battle for the city's soul will still rage. The post Prop F Has Failed. But the Battle for SF’s Soul Will Go On appeared first on WIRED.
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After Victory, Airbnb Compares Its Influence to the NRA’s
During a news conference held on Wednesday morning, Airbnb revealed its plan to ride the wave of its successful San Francisco campaign. The post After Victory, Airbnb Compares Its Influence to the...
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New Startup Splacer Is Like an Airbnb for Event Spaces
Oh, so your shoebox of an apartment is too small for your birthday party? Now there's an Airbnb for events. The post New Startup Splacer Is Like an Airbnb for Event Spaces appeared first on WIRED.
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The UberEATS Standalone App Has Nothing to Do With Rides
UberEATS is a new standalone app from Uber for Toronto diners. The post The UberEATS Standalone App Has Nothing to Do With Rides appeared first on WIRED.
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Unicorns and Other Things We Must Stop Talking About in 2016
It's time to get to the new news, and park the stuff we're sick of reading about. The post Unicorns and Other Things We Must Stop Talking About in 2016 appeared first on WIRED.
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Uber and Lyft Drivers Work Dangerous Jobs—But They’re on Their Own
Is the risk worth the reward? The post Uber and Lyft Drivers Work Dangerous Jobs—But They're on Their Own appeared first on WIRED.
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