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Everything You Need to Know About the Fair Rental Program for Uber Drivers

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Driver Community , Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 7 months ago

Uber Fair Rental Program

The Fair Rental Program is a partnership between Fair Rental and Uber to help people who do not have access to a car become an Uber driver. The driver rents a car through Fair and drives for Uber. It’s a simple process and helps a lot of people to start earning that extra income.

Having a car is an integral part of being an Uber driver. Without one, it would be impossible to be a rideshare driver. Uber is trying to change that by partnering with Fair to help people gain access to a vehicle and, therefore, an income. Right …

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How to Check Your Lyft Rating

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 7 months ago

How to check your Lyft Rating

For nearly 90 percent of customers, online reviews are as important as recommendations. Thus, for rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft, they take this statistic seriously and give every rider and driver the opportunity to rate their experience. If you have a rider or driver you don’t like, you can contribute to their score. Dying to know more about your Lyft rating? Here’s everything you need to know. 


What is your Lyft Rating? 

You may be wondering “What is my Lyft rating?” to begin with. A Lyft passenger rating designates how other drivers have “rated” your passenger performance in the …

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Tips for Dealing with Stress and Burnout as a Rideshare Driver

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Driver Community , Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 7 months ago

Tips for dealing with stress and burnout as a rideshare driver

Being a rideshare driver can be an interesting experience, meeting new people, always out and about, discovering your city in a new way. But, like any job, there can be burnout and stress. Sitting in the car for hours can difficult on the back and mind. Always dealing with new people can be exciting, but it can also be frustrating. If you are feeling frustrated with being a driver, check out our top tips to get your head back in the game.

Stay Fueled

Staying hydrated and full is an important part of being a happy and productive human. A …

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The Impact of Rising Gas Prices on the Rideshare Economy

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 7 months ago

The Impact of Rising Gas Prices on the Rideshare Economy

As the rideshare economy began to boom back in 2014, new drivers started signing up everywhere. Unemployment was at 7 percent, and driving became the way of the future to make ends meet. Fast forward 5 years and a spring filled with rising gas prices later and driving may not be as lucrative anymore. If gas prices continue to go up, will drivers protest and leave their posts? What will happen to the rideshare economy in that case?


Impact #1: Rideshare Prices will Rise

Uber and Lyft drivers are currently paying for gas out of their own pockets. Yet, if …

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5 Best Vehicles for Uber Drivers

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Driver Community , Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 7 months ago

The 5 best vehicles for uber drivers

If you’re going to make some extra money on the side or just want a low-key gig, rideshare driving is a great option. You’ll be able to drive on your free time to make extra money or create your own full-time schedule based on your lifestyle. Not only do you get to be your own boss, but you get to also meet some interesting people along the way. Plus, you’re already driving everywhere, so why not make some money while you’re at it?

If you plan on being a rideshare driver, you may be wondering "what kind of car would …

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