A rideshare passenger and driver may agree to end an app-based trip and continue traveling offline, perhaps to avoid extra charges or change a destination. If an accident occurs in Louisiana, a passenger may still pursue compensation. However, the offline arrangement...
People involved in rideshare collisions have several options for compensation. The insurance coverage available to them depends in part on whether the crash occurred during the ride or not. A surprising number of rideshare collisions actually occur either before the...
Accidents with rideshare vehicles can be confusing—especially when you are not the one driving. Whether you ride in an Uber or drive for Lyft, an injury can raise questions about medical bills, lost income and who should pay. In Louisiana, the answer depends on your...
Rideshare services are popular in part because they make it possible for people to quickly and effectively navigate areas where they don't know the roads. Many people without vehicles and those who are not in condition to drive also rely on rideshare services to reach...
Many road safety advocates in Louisiana and around the country were supportive of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft when they were introduced in 2010. They reasoned that ride-sharing would reduce the number of vehicles on the road and allow people who consume...
Many residents of Louisiana enjoy the convenience of ride-sharing services, such as Uber or Lyft. These companies allow riders to quickly and easily get places without having to worry about finding parking. While there are potential risks to using a ride-sharing...
You expect rideshare companies to take all the proper precautions when hiring drivers. While it's true background checks are performed on drivers, many complain that these don't go far enough to establish a person's full history or fitness. CNN explains how...
If you need to travel in a taxi, Uber or Lyft in Louisiana and you have a child with you, you may be wondering what the laws are and how you transport them. Although there are specific laws that dictate you need to use the proper safety restraint in your own vehicle,...
Traffic fatalities are on the rise in densely populated cities throughout the United States, including Louisiana, and a new study suggests that ridesharing may be partially to blame.These results may come as an unwelcome surprise to owners and...
You may often hear jokes about taxi drivers operating their vehicles in a quasi-crazed fashion in order to squeeze as many fares as possible into a single shift. While such stories typically involve a slight degree of exaggeration, taxi drivers in New Orleans may...