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We get a lot of searches and questions on RideGuru pertaining to rideshares. Most are your standard questions such as the difference between Uber X and XL or how much a ride will cost in NYC but every so often we get some absolute gems! To brighten up your Wednesday hump day we wanted to share our the most unique searches that have been completed on RideGuru. Enjoy!
Around 3:00am on Halloween night someone searched “I need something cheap I only have 17 bucks and I am stranded”. Has this person not …
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You read that right! RideGuru supports rideshares, taxis, and limo companies big and small across all 50 states (and thousands of cities and suburbs!). No matter where you are heading this holiday season, RideGuru can help find the best ride for your travels. With the largest coverage of any rideshare comparison site, you can feel secure that you are getting the best deal.
1. Enter your pick up and drop off locations on our Fare Comparison Tool.
2. Compare your ride estimates. Even filter your results to fit your parties preferences.
3. …
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Traveling via rideshares has become one of the easiest and cheapest modes of transportation over the past few years. However, the ridesharing world still hasn’t mastered how to conveniently cater to families with young children. Uber and Lyft, two of the biggest ridesharing companies, have recently started working towards making their vehicles more friendly for families with infants, toddlers, and young children. Take a look below for each company's guidelines on riding with kids.
Uber requires children who are of car seat age to be safely secured in an age appropriate seat for all rides. You are allowed to …
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The RideGuru Fare Comparison Calculator has expanded it's support to two more rideshare companies, Bounce and Kango. We are excited to welcome both companies to the RideGuru community!
Take a look below to learn about each new company.
Bounce is a ride-sharing company that focuses on empowering their drivers through offering residual income opportunities and company ownership. By offering better opportunities, Bounce believes they obtain better drivers, providing a more professional and safer rider experience. With Bounce you can also request your favorite driver and schedule rides in advance. Bounce also prides themselves on offering round-the-clock and multi-channel customer …
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For the first time in a long time, Uber is actually in decline.
Recently, it was reported that Lyft is continuing to see steady growth in New York City specifically in the business traveler segment. Uber still currently dominates this market in New York City, but in the past year they saw a decline in their market share attributed to Lyft’s increasing share. Just in the past quarter, the percentage of business travel receipts for Lyft increased by 3%, the largest quarterly increase recorded.
Uber, on the other hand, saw a 1% decline in business traveler receipts in the past …
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