Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have a great deal to offer. Certainly there are risks involved with these services, and it’s vital that you are careful when you call for a Lyft or Uber vehicle. The dangers of getting into the wrong car, of accidents, and even of being attacked can give even the…
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Traffic is something many of us have to deal with on a daily basis. Part of the advertised benefits of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft was that they would reduce this problem and make commuting and traveling easier — but what if the exact opposite was the case? What if these services, advertised as…
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There’s no doubt about it; ridesharing services are here to stay. In many cities they’ve overtaken traditional taxi services as the preferred means of transportation. They have even competed with public transportation. People like the interpersonal interactions they get from a ridesharing service, and they like the feeling of helping to provide jobs. Unfortunately, there…
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Individuals who have been injured or who have had a loved one pass on after a public transit accident should realize that they are not alone in their suffering. They have options to recover money for their injuries, pain and anxiety, and other damages with the help of a public transit injury lawyer. The…
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Laws surrounding public transportation accidents, including accidents and injuries waiting for or riding MUNI or BART, are somewhat contradictory. The laws provide both expanded opportunities for injury victims’ recovery under “common carrier” laws and limitations that result from immunities given to public agencies. You have only 6 months to file a government tort claim and…
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Ridesharing services offer convenience, but that should never come at the expense of feeling safe. Every person has a right to preserve their own personal safety. In the case of feeling unsafe with a Lyft driver, that passenger has a right to cancel their trip at any point in time they do not feel safe….
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San Francisco is a gorgeous and unique town, but some of that beauty and idiosyncrasy can make traveling a bit more unconventional than in most cities. Heavy commuter traffic, crowded streets, complex one-way road networks and notoriously bad weather all complicate the typical trip from A to B, even if it’s just to pick up…
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California constantly aims to perfect regulations in order to protect the health and safety of its citizens. The start of the new year on January 1 marked a slew of these regulations coming into effect. From smartphone users to motorcycle riders to parents of toddlers, the new laws affect a broad swathe of the population….
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California has long “tolerated” lane splitting in terms of not fining motorcycles who engage in the practice, but the state has finally made lane splitting legally kosher with the passing of A.B. 51 in September 2016. From there, formalized rules will be approved and then set in stone by various regulatory and enforcement agencies, including…
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