Ride Sharing Privacy And Security Concerns

Francie Grubba

Introduction This week, news broke that Uber was the victim of a data breach. The company confirmed that hackers had accessed names, email addresses, and phone numbers for riders and drivers. While the breach didn’t affect credit card information or Social Security numbers, it does pose some serious privacy implications […]

The Pros And Cons Of Car Sharing

Francie Grubba

Introduction Car sharing is a form of transportation where you pay by the hour or day to use someone else’s vehicle. This can be an economical way to get around, especially if you don’t own a car and don’t want to buy one. But there are also some potential drawbacks […]

The Practical Benefits of Ride Sharing

Francie Grubba

Introduction Riding with strangers is one of those things that we’ve all done, even though it makes us feel a little weird. It’s like the great divide between people who enjoy dancing and people who don’t: no one really understands why but there’s something about it that feels good. Ride […]

Comparison Of Ride Sharing Service Models

Francie Grubba

Introduction The ride sharing market is growing fast. There are many players in the game and each one has their own model, but how do they compare? The Lyft Line (carpooling) service is similar to UberPOOL in that it allows you to share your ride with other people going the […]