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Things are finally starting to return to normal in this post Covid world! Case in point, Lyft is returning their shared rides program to more cities this month. Shared rides, where riders can share rides with other passengers going in the same direction for a discount, will be making a return to San Francisco, San Jose, Denver, Las Vegas and Atlanta in the next week.
Not only are shared rides coming back but Lyft has also stated that they took the time off to “fine-tune” their shared ride experience. “We’ve fine-tuned shared rides to make them more efficient and reliable …
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Are rideshares available in remote areas? The short answer is: yes, they are!
Although rideshare services tend to be more popular in more populated metropolitan areas, you can still get rideshares in many rural and suburban communities across the world! A caveat, though, the services that are available are more limited. Some newer rideshare companies are just starting, and focusing on one or two big markets before they expand outside of major cities.
Uber: Uber is available in over 400 cities across the world. For a complete list of cities where Uber operates, check here …
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Uber Bounce is an Uber feature that allows users to request a ride for someone who is in a different location. This feature is very handy for anyone who needs to book a ride for a friend, family member, client, babysitter, etc! Those who are on the receiving end of the ride will receive a message with instructions for their trip along with the driver and vehicle information. Not only does this feature improve the pick-up experience for riders, but also for drivers!
Driving for Uber is an easy way to make a quick buck. From the streamlined sign-up process to getting paid quickly and seamlessly via direct deposit, Uber has worked hard to make things simple. However, the Uber app is not perfect and every so often a tech bug or unique ride circumstance will cause a major headache when it comes to getting paid correctly for your time.
One of the more common issues we see drivers complaining about is having a recent fare or trip not show up in their daily summary tab.
Drivers can view fares for recent trips …
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Effective today, Tuesday April 19th, 2022, Uber has officially updated their mask policy in the United States. Now, masks are no longer required in Uber vehicles for riders or drivers, further Uber has stated that "if you ever feel uncomfortable, you can always cancel the trip." This is a quick and drastic change from their “No Mask, No Ride” stance that has been in effect for almost 2 years!
This updated policy comes one day after a federal judge in Florida struck down the Biden administration’s mask mandate for planes, trains, buses and other public transport stating that …
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