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When traveling in New Jersey, your choice of transportation can significantly impact your overall experience. While ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft offer convenience, they fall short in areas where professional chauffeur services excel. Opting for a car transport services in New Jersey ensures comfort, safety, and an unparalleled level of professionalism that ride-shares simply can’t match.
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Ridgewood NJ, The term “gig economy” has become a household phrase, describing a labor market driven by internet-era platforms. From Uber drivers to Airbnb hosts, these workers embody a new kind of economic participation. A 2023 study estimated that in 2021, approximately 4.9 million Americans were engaged in platform-based gig work—a figure that reflects the growing prevalence of this economic model.
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Hackensack NJ, in March 2019, Samantha Josephson, a resident of New Jersey, was tragically kidnapped and murdered near the University of South Carolina by an assailant posing as a Rideshare service driver. In response to this heartbreaking incident, the Josephson family established the #WHATSMYNAME Foundation, dedicated to promoting essential ride service safety education. A pivotal aspect of this initiative is urging passengers to verify the legitimacy of their driver by asking “What’s my name?” before entering the vehicle.
Uber, the ridesharing giant, has faced a series of legal battles over the years, primarily centered around its classification of drivers as independent contractors. This classification has led to numerous lawsuits, with drivers and legal entities arguing that they should be treated as employees, entitled to benefits and protections under labor laws.
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As the sun dips below the horizon and the city’s lights begin to twinkle, the allure of nightlife beckons. Whether it’s a night out with friends, a romantic dinner, or a lively concert, the excitement of evening entertainment is undeniable. However, with great revelry comes a great responsibility – ensuring a safe journey home. The age-old dilemma of “Should I drive after a few drinks?” has plagued many a partygoer. Fortunately, in this modern age, we have a game-changer at our fingertips: rideshare services. In this blog post, we’ll explore how rideshares have become the go-to, safer alternative to drinking and driving, allowing you to enjoy the nightlife without jeopardizing your safety or others. Let’s dive in!
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Waldwick NJ, an Uber driver who had pulled over on Route 17 to check on a sick passenger was hit by a passing vehicle and hospitalized with injury. Waldwick police Lt. Troy Seifert said the ride-share driver, from Yonkers, was hit about 12:35 a.m. Saturday on Route 17 South prior to the Sheridan Avenue exit in Waldwick.
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So you’re gearing up for your trip and are trying to decide what to do with your car when it’s time to fly out. Do you park it at the airport or do you choose to leave it at home or take a taxi to the airport? Do you choose to use a car service such as Uber or Lyft? There are plenty of solutions to this popular issue. Many airports offer several different options for parking with differing lengths of time. Most airports will offer a choice between short-term parking and long-term parking. Today we’re here to talk about the top 3 reasons you should consider long-term parking at the airport. Continue reading 3 Reasons You Should Consider Long-Term Airport Parking
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Ridgewood NJ, A trove of internal Uber documents has leaked. The Uber Files consists of over 124,000 documents from between 2013 and 2017 and its not pretty. They show how Uber tried to gain support by discreetly courting government bureaucrats and world leaders. The documents also reveal how the company prepared a kill switch to shut off its computer systems to prevent authorities from successfully investigating its business.
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Ridgewood NJ, Uber plans to add trains, buses, planes, and car rentals to its UK app this year. It will expand these services to other countries if the test goes well. The company is aiming to become a one-stop shop for all travel needs. It plans to add hotel bookings in the future. Uber recently secured a 30-month license to continue operating in London after a battle with city regulators over its ride-hailing app.
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Ridgewood NJ, the ride share company Uber is adding a surcharge on fares and deliveries in the U.S. and Canada in response to surging gas prices, the company said on Friday.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ride-share company Uber is rolling out a new product in select places that will let customers book anything from dining to arts and culture, nightlife, and music and shows.
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Ridgewood NJ, Uber users will soon be able to see how drivers view them as a customer . Uber is allowing its customers to see what ratings they have received from drivers. Customers will be able to see their ratings in the app’s new privacy menu. Uber uses the rating system to police its users. A low rating can result in both drivers and riders being kicked off the platform. Uber released a list of cities with the highest and lowest ratings. New York City came in first for the lowest average rider rating among large US cities.
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Secaucus NJ, Uber announced the launch of its new delivery service, Uber Connect, in New Jersey allowing families to easily send packages to their loved ones nearby. The service will allow state residents, including those who are social distancing from loved ones, to easily send a broad range of items from their homes to other people around the area. It’s a cost effective same-day, no-contact delivery solution that keeps people feeling close, even when we’re apart.
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TRENTON NJ, A Senate bill, S 4204, which is expected to be voted on Thursday in the New Jersey Senate Labor Committee, would drastically alter New Jersey’s legal definition of independent contractors—a change that would hurt free-lance business owners, small subcontractors, and the businesses that contract with those companies. NFIB, a small business association with thousands of members in the state, adamantly opposes this bill and is concerned about the turmoil it would create within the small business community.
Continue reading New Jersey Attempts to Shut Down the Private Enterprise and the GIG Economy
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Paramus NJ, The New Jersey State Police have arrested Cashovey McCallum, 20, of Newark, N.J. and a 17-year-old juvenile male from Irvington, N.J., for allegedly robbing and assaulting an Uber driver on the Garden State Parkway in Paramus .
On Saturday, August 3, Saka Akinkunle was working as an Uber driver when he picked up two passengers in Irvington Township, Essex County. Shortly after getting into the car, the passengers requested to change their destination. Akinkunle advised them to enter the new address in the Uber mobile app. The passengers stated that their cell phones were dead and requested to borrow Akinkunle’s phone. While the suspects had the driver’s cell phone, they made an unauthorized electronic funds transfer from Akinkunle’s Uber account into an unknown account.
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