As previously reported, Uber and Lyft recently ceased operations in the Texan town of Austin, which has resulted in ride-share users having to resort to advertising in Craigslist for drivers. To counter this potentially dangerous problem, the city is offering events last week aimed at helping drivers sign up with alternative transportation services to try to fill the void left by the two ride-hailing giants. Furthermore, a rough survey of around 2000 Austin-based American-Statesman readers found that 63% of respondents actually refrained from going out this week because they were unable to find rides.
As previously reported, Uber and Lyft recently ceased operations in the Texan town of Austin, which has resulted in ride-share users having to resort to advertising in Craigslist for drivers. To counter this potentially dangerous problem, the city is offering events this week aimed at helping drivers sign up with alternative transportation services to try to fill the void left by the two ride-hailing giants. Furthermore, a rough survey of around 2000 Austin-based American-Statesman readers found that 63% of respondents actually refrained from going out last week because they were unable to find rides.