As of January 1, 2021, Virginia law will prohibit driving while holding a cellphone. But what does that really mean for the Commonwealth's drivers? How will this law affect you? RVA Mag breaks it down. A law prohibiting handheld cellphone use while driving a motor...
Local Uber driver developing reservation app to cater to those living outside the city
Matt Donlon, a local Uber driver, is developing a new system called UZURV that would allow riders to schedule their Uber ride. “Where I live in Midlothian, I wouldn’t be able to get an Uber ride to the airport at six AM,” Donlon said. “Uber just isn’t around. The on...
Get a free pizza from Mellow Mushroom and Uber tonight
Uber and Mellow Mushroom have teamed up to offer free pizzas in 18 cities tonight, and RVA made the cut. Uber and Mellow Mushroom have teamed up to offer free pizzas in 18 cities tonight, and RVA made the cut. Details are below. I feel sorry for both Uber drivers and...
Taxi companies fire back at Uber with app of their own
Local established taxi companies have fired back at Uber and Lyft with their own new rideshare program, meet N-Route, the app hoping to get you to use a local cab again. Local established taxi companies have fired back at Uber and Lyft with their own new rideshare...
Uber, Lyft now (actually) legal in Virgnia
RICHMOND – After a yearlong ban, Uber, Lyft and other app-based ride-sharing services soon will have a law allowing them to operate legally in Virginia. RICHMOND – After a yearlong ban, Uber, Lyft and other app-based ride-sharing services soon will have a law allowing...
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