Kelly DessaintinBehind the WheelThere Will Be Traffic — The Lyft GuaranteeUnless their heads are so far up their asses that they can’t tell the difference between what’s real and what’s bullshit, the good folks…Oct 25, 2017Oct 25, 2017
Kelly DessaintinBehind the WheelBring on the Self-Driving UbersThe news last week that Uber had unleashed a fleet of driverless vehicles in San Francisco, much like the SFMTA’s recent announcement that…Feb 28, 2017Feb 28, 2017
Kelly DessaintinBehind the WheelUber’s Popularity Explained in Two LinesNewsflash: “Uber driver kills six-year-old girl on New Year’s Eve.” (*)Mar 15, 2016Mar 15, 2016
Kelly DessaintinBehind the WheelWhite Privilege and the Rise of Uber and LyftCrownedFeb 2, 20165Feb 2, 20165
Kelly DessaintinBehind the WheelNo, Taxis Are Not Doomed, and Here’s WhyLast week, tech news sites were frothing at the mouth over some misconstrued details in a S.F. Examiner article about Yellow Cab filing for…Jan 14, 20162Jan 14, 20162
Kelly DessaintLyft vs. Taxi Redux — A Live DebateSince Driver 8 and I had so much fun discussing the pros and cons of driving Lyft and taxis at the Next:Economy conference last month…Dec 1, 20151Dec 1, 20151
Kelly DessaintinBehind the WheelA Story with Legs: Stumbling into the San Francisco Transportation WarOne of the last things she said to me before walking out the door was, “I’m so sick and tired of hearing you talk about taxis and Uber…Nov 22, 2015Nov 22, 2015
Kelly DessaintinBehind the WheelThe Displacement Narrative in a TaxiSan Francisco is like a drug. When it gets inside you, each moment is a revelation. Until things get ugly.Nov 10, 2015Nov 10, 2015
Kelly DessaintinBehind the WheelThe Cab in the StreetAfter waiting an hour for an available cab, the window guy finally calls my name. He throws a medallion and key into the drawer. I exchange…Nov 10, 2015Nov 10, 2015
Kelly DessaintinBehind the WheelGuilty of Driving a TaxiDriving a cab in San Francisco is like wearing a target around your neck. It’s always open season on taxis. On good days, the contempt most…Nov 10, 2015Nov 10, 2015