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Lyft's Holiday Gift: On-Time Pickup Promise and Extra Comfort Mode

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rideshare Knowledge 6 months, 2 weeks ago


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This holiday season, Lyft is unwrapping a special present for its riders with the introduction of the On-Time Pickup Promise and the Extra Comfort mode. Recognizing the importance of stress-free travel, Lyft is committed to ensuring that your journeys, especially to the airport during this bustling time, are as smooth as possible. 

On-Time Pickup Promise: Stress-Free Airport Transfers

Starting this week, Lyft is rolling out the On-Time Pickup Promise, a guarantee that scheduled rides to the airport will be prompt in most major markets. David Risher, Lyft CEO, emphasizes the significance of time when heading to the …

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Order an Autonomous Ride on Uber!

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Last week, in a partnership with Waymo, Uber rolled out “Waymo Driver” on their app in Phoenix. Through Waymo Drivers, users can request a fully autonomous Waymo vehicle for their next rideshare! 

Riders who request an UberX, Uber Green, Uber Comfort, or Uber Comfort Electric may now be matched with a Waymo vehicle if the route they are traveling is part of Waymo’s newly expanded operating territory. Some high traffic areas such as, Sky Harbor International Airport’s 24th St and 44th St SkyTrain locations are now a part of Waymo’s territory and have a dedicated Waymo vehicle available!

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Lyft is coming to Southwest Ontario, Canada!

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Announcements , Rideshare Knowledge 7 months ago

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Earlier this year, Lyft expanded into Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton, Canada. With the first 5 cities being so successful Lyft has decided to add to their Canadian service locations. Lyft’s next stop is Southwest Ontario which includes, London, Windsor, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Niagara! Lyft is looking for drivers in these areas and here is what you need to know to apply.


First, if you are interested in driving for Lyft, you will need to download the Lyft Driver app, which is available for both iOS and Android users. From there, the app will prompt you to …

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Uber Balloon - A New Way to Travel

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rideshare Knowledge 7 months, 1 week ago

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Over the past decade we have seen Uber expand from cars to scooters to airplanes but today a new mode of transport has arrived. With one tap of a button, you can now take to the skies in a hot air balloon! Starting this week in Cappadocia, Turkey, Uber Balloon will be available in the UNESCO World Heritage Göreme National Park!

To book a hot air balloon ride, open your Uber app and tap on ‘Uber Reserve’. The hot air balloon trips are a 1.5 hour picturesque sunrise trip. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure includes door-to-door rides from the …

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Return your Packages with Uber

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rideshare Knowledge 7 months, 3 weeks ago

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This week Uber announced a new feature to make returning packages a breeze. Now through Uber Connect, you can return your packages without having to leave your house!

To return a package simply open your Uber app and navigate to Uber Connect. Then select “Return a Package" and select a nearby postal carrier. Once confirmed, Uber will send a courier to your door to pick up the package/s and drop it off at your local USPS, UPS, or FedEx location. Once your package has been picked up you can track your package in real time and …

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