Ten years ago, when you needed a ride across town or to the airport, you might have called a taxi. Now, you’re more likely to open an app on your phone.
Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have been growing at breakneck speed.
But the fast growth — and increased focus on profits — has changed the experience for some drivers and riders. It’s also prompted some states, including Minnesota, to pass minimum wage guarantees for drivers.
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about how rideshare works and how it’s changing.
And we want to hear from you, too.
Do you drive for a ridesharing service or use them to get around? What’s been your experience? What questions do you have about ridesharing and how it’s changed?
Call us during the 9 a.m. hour at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828.
Guests:
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Sergio Avedian is senior contributor for The Rideshare Guy, a driver advocacy blog and YouTube channel. He drives for multiple ridesharing and food delivery services in Los Angeles.
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Said Mohamed has been a rideshare driver for nine years and is a former taxi driver. Since moving to the Twin Cities from southern California three years ago, he’s driven over 11,000 rides. He’s also an organizer for SEIU Local 26, a union that wants to represent rideshare drivers.
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