26 Jan 2026 11:00
An Uber Trial Could Reshape Rideshare Safety Across America | Ep 286
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Two hosts dig into a week of wild gig-economy stories: a convicted murder tied to a scam, a federal Uber SA trial with explosive internal messages, delivery partnerships that shift the market, and autonomy failures that expose design gaps. We weigh real fixes, from portable background checks to camera standards, and call out bad driver behavior, cash-ride risks, and privacy myths.• scam-driven shooting of an Uber Eats driver and how to prevent repeats• Reddit culture vs empathy for new drivers facing scams• home-made drinks for drivers and delivery safety norms• the appeal of being a known regular and community ties• Kiefer Sutherland arrest and driver safety liability• Uber–Kroger on-demand groceries and Postmates’ persistence• drones, Walmart pilots, and realistic tech timelines• delivery robot destroyed by a train and Waymo’s gate logic• grocery dump video, tipping debate, and quality control• rideshare legislation in Israel and taxi industry pushback• “hood Uber” cash rides, insurance gaps, and better alternatives• ICE location claims, warrant requirements, and privacy facts
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