Ride-Share Passengers Complain of Long Waits, High Fares
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We discuss a shortage of ride-share drivers and other issues facing the industry.
One Chicago alderman wants ride-share companies to cap surge pricing amid a driver shortage, and drivers want Uber and Lyft to do more to keep them safe.
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Ride-Share Passengers Complain of Long Waits, High Fares
Clip: 6/1/2021 | 9m 43sVideo has Closed Captions
One Chicago alderman wants ride-share companies to cap surge pricing amid a driver shortage, and drivers want Uber and Lyft to do more to keep them safe.
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