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Accepting your first ride request as an Uber driver can be nerve wracking if you don’t know what to expect. To help you prepare, you can read these tips from Rideguru contributor, a fellow veteran Los Angeles driver, Sergio Avedian.
When starting something new, the fear of the unknown often holds us back. The what-ifs and what-abouts we project keep us from exploring a new opportunity that could lead to our next adventure. To overcome our fears and uncertainties, it helps to get advice from someone with first-hand experience. If you are a new Uber driver you may be unsure …
read moreAbout a decade ago, scooters, rideshares, and E-bikes did not even exist in our vocabulary. But we all have come to appreciate the usefulness of these new transportation choices. I have extensively written about the Micro Mobility Industry in the past. Initially, I thought that scooters and e-bikes had their place in cities, not knowing that they would proliferate like wild mushrooms. As with anything new, they looked like they were fun to ride. However, as we know now, they became a nuisance for most drivers, a regulatory nightmare for city officials, residents and a definite health hazard for riders. …
read moreUsing a dashboard camera is definitely not a fad anymore, but a worldwide trend. Dash cameras are extremely useful to modern Rideshare (Uber & Lyft) drivers, coming with a wide variety of benefits. Buying a dashcam is definitely a smart thing to do for driver as well as passenger safety! However, first things first, before purchasing one of these devices, it is imperative to discover if dashboard cameras are legal in your state or region.
Even though dashboard cameras are legal in most states, there are still two important aspects to consider when talking about dash cam legality in USA. …
read moreI have been an Uber and Lyft driver for about four years, I have seen the Good, the Bad and the Ugly during that time period. After years of abusing its drivers by massive fare cuts, Penny Surge replacing the multiplier, disappearing quests, boost zones and CRBs (Consecutive Ride Bonus), Uber finally looked like it was relenting to a California law called AB5 with some major positive changes for its California drivers! I have written extensively in the past about AB5 which would have converted every Uber driver from IC (Independent Contractor) to an employee as of January 1, 2020 …
read moreAs a driver and passenger on the Uber and Lyft platforms, my top concern is always the safety of riders and drivers. I frequently think about how things have changed over the past few decades with the proliferation of app based services such as ride hailing companies. Do you all remember the advice you received from your parents when you were a child? “Whatever you do, don't get into a stranger’s car!” Well, millions of people do exactly the opposite by getting in a car with a complete stranger to the tune of about 5 million times a day. Granted, …
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