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Best 5 Fall Destinations 2023

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rider Community , Travel/Wanderlust 8 months 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 8 months, 1 week 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 8 months, 2 weeks 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 8 months, 3 weeks 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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Uber For Prescriptions: Get Your Prescriptions Delivered!

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rideshare Knowledge 9 months ago

Did you know you can now get prescriptions delivered through Uber? With Uber’s partnership with NimbleRx for prescription management, getting your prescriptions is now as simple as ordering in food!

Through local partnered pharmacies you can get your prescriptions delivered to your doorstep in as little as 2 hours. Just like with ordering an Uber car you will be able to watch your prescription make its way to your home through real time tracking and as a benefit Uber is charging $0 for delivery fee on every prescription order. Your personal information is always kept confidential and Uber for prescriptions …

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