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  • Are taxis safer with no driver? These women think so.

    Are taxis safer with no driver? These women think so.

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    Autonomous taxis are winning over women in cities like San Francisco by offering an answer to a long-standing concern about ride-hailing apps: misbehavior by human drivers, especially men. Some women said in interviews that they’ve mostly stopped using Uber and Lyft, the two most popular ride-hailing apps, and have switched instead to a driverless competitor,…

  • This UPS driver is making $22,000 less than last year in a shift shakeup

    This UPS driver is making $22,000 less than last year in a shift shakeup

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    Editor’s note: This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles looking at the financial realities of everyday Americans and the challenges they face. Otis Keys II, 41, The Colony, Texas UPS driver grappling with smaller average paychecks despite a new union contract. Father of four frustrated with grocery costs. Bucking his…