Gotta Drive 'Em All: These Chauffeurs Are Cashing In On 'Pokémon Go'

<p>By now, you&#39;ve probably seen people walking in circles glued to their smartphones, and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pokemongo.com/en-us/" target="_blank">&quot;Pokmon Go&quot;</a>&nbsp;might be why.</p><p>The augmented-reality smartphone game developed by Niantic has had a noticeable effect on popular culture, despite being around less than a month. The game is a callback to the Pokmon franchise that started about 20 years ago.</p><p>The popularity of &quot;Pokmon Go&quot; helped&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/business-36791275" target="_blank">boost Nintendo&#39;s share prices by more than 50 percent</a>&nbsp;and has opened a door for business owners and savvy entrepreneurs. We spoke to one Chicagoan who is offering rides to &quot;Pokmon Go&quot; users for a fee just one way people are monetizing the free game.</p><hr><b>Trending stories at <a href="http://www.newsy.com">Newsy.com</a></b><ul class="inline-related-links"><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/why-many-arab-americans-check-white-on-the-us-census/">Why Many Arab Americans Check &#039;White&#039; On The US Census</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/black-republican-senator-speaks-about-his-own-interactions-with-police/">Black Republican Senator Speaks About His Own Interactions With Police</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/videos/a-texas-beauty-queen-lost-her-crown-because-of-a-past-dui/">A Texas Beauty Queen Lost Her Crown Because Of A Past DUI</a></li></ul>