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Recently Uber has rolled out a new program designed to give drivers more empowerment and greater representation. The program is called Uber Crew, an innovative initiative that gives Uber drivers the chance to choose a fellow driver or deliverer as a representative to collaborate with Uber on their behalf. Through Uber Crew, Uber wants to change the way they listen to their drivers and delivery people, improving transparency and expanding their feedback options.
Crew Members are chosen Uber drivers who agree to volunteer their time. They are selected by you (the drivers) to represent your state. They are not …
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If you are looking to become an Uber or Lyft driver in New York City, or anywhere in New York State, then you need to first obtain your TLC license. If you do not legally obtain your TLC license before picking up passengers for a for-fire company you could face some serious charges and hefty fines.
A TLC license is a special license that permits a driver to legally a yellow cab, black cab, limousine, green taxi or any for-hire vehicle in New York State. In order to qualify for a TLC license, a …
read morePostmates is an on-demand delivery app, and unlike Uber Eats or DoorDash, Postmates delivers an array of items. Postmates users can have drivers pick up their dry cleaning, go on an alcohol run, grab household goods such as cleaning supplies, and pick up their favorite restaurant meal.
With the Postmates app available in over 1,000 cities and with their platform offering so many services, driving for Postmates is a good way to ensure you will stay busy and make some solid extra cash.
In order to sign up to drive for Postmates, …
read moreWhile there are many benefits to rideshares, namely quick and affordable transportation options, there are some safety issues that have been made more prevalent with the popularity of rideshare vehicles.
In a 2019 news story by National Public Radio, a new report showed that Uber received almost 6,000 assault claims over the prior two years. As a rideshare passenger, there are some critical steps you can take to keep yourself safe, specifically when it comes to sexual assault. Take a look at the below infographic put together by Cutter Law to familiarize yourself with some key safety steps to help …
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Ever curious exactly how Lyft calculates your earnings? Sometimes it seems like Lyft (and Uber!) just make up “driver earnings” by pulling a number out of a hat, especially when it comes to getting paid fairly on surge rides! We dug into Lyft’s help articles to learn exactly how they claim to calculate your earnings. Here is what we learned!
According to Lyft, your ride earnings are calculated based on your city’s rate card, which includes the base fare, time, and distance charges. Your earnings will also include any tips or bonuses.
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