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Lyft is slowly adding to their available services with the recent launch of their newest car type, "Lyft Premier". While Lyft's car services are no where near as numerous or complex as Ubers many, (and we mean MANY), types of services, they do offer four different car types. Each Lyft car type offers an entirely different product so it is important to know which Lyft service you are ordering before you ride. See below for our Lyft cheat sheet!

Lyft

The lowest cost service. This is on the same level as an UberX. A request for a Lyft will send …

Want a quick look at which rideshare company is cheapest? Look no further! Using our RideGuru Comparison Calculator, we compiled a side by side look at the costs of Uber, Lyft, and Taxis in 5 major US cities (Austin, Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington DC).

Looking for something unique and fun to see or do in Boston? In the spirit of wanderlusting we have put together these 7 hidden gems in the city of Boston that are only a quick Uber away! #ExploreTheWorld #OneRideAtATime

The Empire Garden Restaurant

Eat in grandeur at the Empire Garden Restaurant. Built in an ornate, abandoned, old-fashioned theatre, this restaurant is a favorite for those who are in the know. Open from 8:30am to 3pm daily, this is the perfect spot to enjoy your lunch break and travel back through time.

The Mapparium

Built in 1930, this three-story tall, gorgeous, …

Looking to hail an Uber or compare Uber's prices against other ride-hail companies? Check out our RideGuru Comparison Fare Calculator where you can estimate the price of your Uber car and compare rates against competitors to find the cheapest option for you!

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Uber Facts

• Uber is a mobile app connecting passengers with drivers for hire.
• Uber was founded in March 2009
• Uber is a german word that means “over”
• Uber is headquartered in San Francisco, California, US
• Uber has received 14.11 billion in funding from 56 investors over 16 rounds.
• Uber acquired deCarta in March 2015. DeCarta provides …

Would you trust your kids to travel in a rideshare alone?

Hailing an Uber or Lyft when you are in a hurry or want to avoid an impending rainstorm has become a habit for many urbanites. The ease of hailing a car with the push of a button, has changed the transportation industry and city life will never be quite the same. Uber and Lyft aim to make your life easy. Need a car that can fit 6 of your friends, done. Hailing a ride that will impress your client, UberBlack is on it. It seems as though between these …