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Uber drivers plan another work stoppage at midnight Saturday to protest Uber's low rates
http://www.tampabay.com/news/transportation/uber-drivers-plan-another-work-stoppage-at-midnight-saturday-to-protest/2262480
In Tampa, Uber drivers are protesting lower fare rates by staging a work stoppage that started on Friday night at midnight. Earlier in the month Uber slashed local fares by 32 percent to attract more people. Although these higher rates have made it hard for them to drive for Uber without losing money.
The problem is that Uber drivers cannot make enough money with the rates Uber gives their drivers.
They are protesting this issue.
The Uber drivers that are 'employees' of Uber are having this problem.
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Tampa Bay should get ready for a chilly Gasparilla Children's Parade on Saturday
http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/tampa-bay-should-get-ready-for-a-chilly-gasparilla-childrens-parade-on/2262479
In Tampa, the parade on Sunday was experiencing chilly temperatures. The article discussed the fact that children will be outside in the relatively cold weather for the area. This article was more of an advisory for people who attended the parade.
The problem is that weather might make the parade turnout less tan expected. Cold weather is not a regular thing for central Florida.
The people that are affected are the populous of Tampa that attend the parade.
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One Allegiant Air plane had four emergency landings within six weeks
http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/airlines/allegiant-air-appoints-new-coo/2262384
The article discuses Allegiant Air's recent troubles with multiple planes and how emergencies landings were forced because of some technical issues. Allegiant Air Flight 815 had just departed North Carolina bound for St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport when a gray haze began to fill the cockpit and passenger cabin. The plane was landed safely in Raleigh-Durham, NC.
The primary problem is with the plane MD-88, tail number 403NV. There were 4 reports with smoke or fumes in the aircraft on flights all bound for Florida.
The people affected are the passengers of the airlines. They were delayed in their travels. Thankfully none of the problems were that serious and all the flights were landed safely.
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Lightning's Stamkos mum on reported contract offer
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/lightnings-stamkos-mum-on-reported-contract-offer/2262616
This article is in regards to the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team captain Steven Stamkos' contract offer. Today, Stamkos neither confirmed nor denied an eight year, $68 million contract extension in recent weeks. Stamkos is likely to confirm the signing as it is $1 million more than what Stamkos is making this season.
There is a possibility that Stamkos could refuse the offer and either become a free-agent or play for another team. Stamkos is a huge part of the Lightning team and brings a lot to the organization. It would be a huge blow to the club as a whole. Stamkos is both a phenomenal player, leader, and a figurehead for the team.
The Tampa Bay Lightning Club is affected by this issue. Losing Stamkos would be a huge blow.
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Control at the crux of Drouin's bold moves
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/control-at-the-crux-of-drouins-bold-moves/2262581
This article is again regarding the Tampa Bay Lightning but discussing the recent actions of other one of their younger players, Jonathan Drouin. He did not show up for a game and got suspended indefinitely by the team. Drouin's agent said he did not show up for the game because he did not want to risk injury ahead of an imminent trade. At this point Drouin will almost surely leave the Lightning.
The problem is that Jonathan Drouin did not show up for one of his assigned games and has been suspending by the Lightning while waiting for what seems like an imminent trade.
The Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Club is affected by this problem along with Drouin, as this could possibly hurt his trading hopes.
Hey there Austin, I like how you focused your assignment on issues that could have the possibily of a business opportunity. If I were you, I would definitly look up into the problems pertaining to Uber drivers, could there be a way to make that business more profitable? Overall your decision to focus a more business side of news was an excellent choice. By the way you should check out my blog as well! http://ochoasteven2018.blogspot.com/2016/01/identifying-local-opportunities.html
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ReplyDeleteI found a lot of your articles to be quite interesting to read, i think the main one I personally focused on and will talk about is the Uber issue. I think it hits me harder home because unfair rates are an issue I despise. I have researched a little bit into the topic, and I believe it is an issue of marketing not doing well for them to keep slashing fares to draw in more customers. I digress the choices you made on articles to write about are quite good choices, they have different aspects of local life in Tampa.
http://entreprenuerderp.blogspot.com/2016/01/identifying-local-opportunities.html
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ReplyDeleteGood job on finding local opportunities in Florida!
The Uber service is a widely used resource that people use every day. It is a good thing that a protest is happening, where do you find the opportunity in that situation, though?
About the weather at the parade, this can be solved with prior preparation for the event by wearing heavier clothing.
Why are the planes still having issues with having to land early? Could we possibly fix the problem through our existing technology?
With the issue in the Tampa Bay Lightning Club, I thought it might not be an issue for all the people involved. Plus, would it not open up more opportunities?
-Katherine Wallace
Here is my blog: http://kwallaceent.blogspot.com/
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