On May 9, 10,000 Uber drivers effectively lost their jobs. So they did what anyone in 2016 does, they turned to Facebook to mobilize—and soon enough the passengers followed. [...]
The new system works like this: A prospective rider posts their pickup location within the group and within minutes several drivers usually comment with their contact information and screenshot of their Uber and/or Lyft profile. From there, the passenger and chosen driver negotiate a trip price privately.
— vocativ.com
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Just an interesting note on this from someone living in Austin; the police here have begun cracking down on Arcade City, performing stings and targeting their cars as not complying with the current laws in place. Definitely brings up some questions of legality.
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