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Best 5 Fall Destinations 2023

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rider Community , Travel/Wanderlust 1 year, 1 month ago

Summer is over and it's no longer perfect weather for the beach. Have no fear, there are still so many places to go this fall! No matter what city you live in, there is a place for you to Uber or Lyft and enjoy these crisp days. So, hop into Fall and enjoy the ride!



apple-picking

  1. Apple Picking: 'Tis the season of fresh crisp apples! Even if you're from the city, there is bound to be an apple orchard nearby, and a rideshare can always take you there and pick you up! Enjoy the fruit, and don't forget to grab a …
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How to Use Uber's Audio Record Feature

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 1 year, 2 months ago

The Uber app has released many safety features over the past decade and while many are common knowledge we wanted to cover three that aren't so well know, Audible Seat Belt Alerts, RideCheck Enhancements, and Audio Recording. Learn about these three unique features and how to utilize them.

Audible Seat Belt Alerts

Audible Seat Belt Alerts is a proactive, audio alert that reminds riders to buckle up at the start of a trip! The audio alert will sound from the driver’s phone and will simultaneously be accompanied by a push notification to the rider’s phone. 

RideCheck Enhancements

RideCheck Enhancements were …

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Uber and Lyft Help Maui

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Driver Community , Rider Community 1 year, 2 months ago


Photo Credit: BBC

 


In response to the Wildfires in Maui, Uber and Lyft have both enacted their disaster response programs in an effort to help those in need. The devastation that swept through the beautiful island of Maui consumed homes, businesses, and displaced many families. The Maui fire victims face a very tough road ahead as they start to rebuild their community. Uber and Lyft have both promised the following initiatives to help support those affected.

 

Lyft’s Response 

Lyft has formally activated their Lyft Up Disaster Response program which is designed to provide free and discounted rides to help those …

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10 Best Cities to Explore via Electric Scooters in 2023

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 1 year, 2 months ago

A few years ago, scooters started converging in major Urban centers on the west coast and quickly started rippling throughout the country. Now scooter companies operate in over 65 cities in the U.S.

It makes sense, on the rider side there is an entire generation of new commuters who grew up rolling around on Razor Scooters. Getting around on two wheels is already comfortable for them, so an easy to use app that let’s you rent a scooter for pennies and can get you to work without breaking a sweat is a no brainer start-up idea.
How to use Scooters

However, in the wake …

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Traveling to Europe? Check out these new 2023 European Uber offerings!

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge , Travel/Wanderlust 1 year, 4 months ago


Photo Credit: Uber.com

 


Summer is one of the busiest times for travel and Uber wants to help make your trip seamless. This summer Uber is expanding their services in 6 popular European countries to better help travelers get where they need to go. From Mallorca to Sicily, Uber has your back with these new options:

Uber in Greece

In Greece, Uber has added Uber Taxi in Athens and has expanded Comfort, Van, and Taxi options through the gorgeous Greek isles, including Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes and Corfu. These offerings will be bookable both on demand as well as in advance, so …

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