Uber didn’t just change how we get a ride. It changed how the ride ended. Before rideshare apps, the most unpredictable part of getting around a city often wasn’t the …
Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Two Lyft Rides in Miami, Two Completely Different Americas
by joehegby joehegIt was less than a ten-minute Lyft ride. Same route. Same city. Different direction. And yet, the two rides couldn’t have been more different. Ride #1: “America Is The Best …
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How a Simple Map Change Sparked a Ridership Revolution
by joehegby joehegIn 2007, London took a bold step: it added a bunch of underused suburban rail lines to its iconic Tube map. These weren’t new lines. In fact, most Londoners barely …
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You’re Probably Overpaying If You Automatically Pick UberX
by joehegby joehegWhether we’re heading to the airport from home or from a hotel in a new city, our first step is almost always the same: open both Uber and Lyft and …
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The End Is Near. Say Goodbye to the Metrocard!
by joehegby joehegIt’s been hinted at for years, but now it’s almost here: MetroCard sales will end after December 31, 2025. Starting January 1, 2026, riders will no longer be able to …
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The Secret Map Every London Traveler Needs
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe London Underground, also known as the Underground or simply the Tube, is the rapid transit system serving Greater London and some of its more outer, adjacent areas. Why Accessibility Matters …
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Brightline Launches Its Own Loyalty Program — “Brightline Rewards”
by joehegby joehegBrightline’s been zipping riders between Orlando and South Florida for a while now, but one thing it never had? A loyalty program. That just changed — say hello to Brightline …
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8 Things Passengers Do That Uber Drivers Wished They’d Stop
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs much as Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies have caused controversy and gotten bad raps over the years, in general, people have come to embrace the platforms. Sure, there …
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5 Things You Don’t Know About Paying for the London Underground (Until You Do)
by joehegby joehegIf you’ve traveled a lot, there are certain things you don’t even think about anymore. One of those is how to pay for rides on London’s Underground, Elizabeth Line, and …
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Uber Emails Tourists Claiming Its New 1.5% Fee Saves Money
by joehegby joehegA while ago, Uber quietly flipped a switch that caused a lot of frustration for frequent travelers. They began automatically enrolling customers into “Preferred Currency Pricing” — which means instead …