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Over the past four years Uber has amended or put out new TOS (Terms of Service) agreements for its drivers, 2015 and 2017 comes to mind with the last one showing up on November 25, 2019. Most of these updates were pushed through the driver app as well as email notifications. In order to continue accessing the Platform, a driver must agree to the new terms and conditions. Most drivers are out there to make money, so they truly don't have the time to fully read these long legal documents, they usually electronically sign it and get back to earning …

I have been driving for Uber & Lyft for almost four years. I have definitely reduced my hours on both platforms drastically since both companies are in a race to the bottom with their cuts in rates paid to the driver. One of the main reasons I still drive is to keep up with the changes on both driver apps, to make sure that what I am writing is comprehensive and from a first hand experience. Since a lot of mainstream media articles happen to be cut and paste pieces and don't reflect what the driver truly goes through, as …

Christmas is coming early to all CA drivers. Uber announced today that drivers will get to see a lot more information regarding the trip request before they accept it! This is great news, as from my previous posts on Rideguru, I am not one who trusts Uber or Lyft since I have been burned so many times before by fare cuts and negative app changes. But this news really caught me off guard. I am thrilled that finally, at least in CA, drivers will be treated as true IC (Independent Contractors).

How many times have we called an electrician or …

What are driverless (autonomous) cars?

Self-driving vehicles are cars or trucks in which human drivers are never required to take control to safely operate the vehicle. Also known as autonomous or “driverless” cars, they combine sensors and software to control, navigate, and drive the vehicle. Currently, there are no legally operating, fully autonomous vehicles in the United States. There are, however, partially autonomous cars and trucks with varying amounts of self-automation, from conventional cars with brake and lane assistance to highly-independent, self-driving prototypes.

Though still in its infancy, self-driving technology is becoming increasingly common and could radically transform our transportation …

Uber Comfort is a new product that provides riders with more options to elevate their riding experience on a day-to-day basis. Vehicles eligible for Uber Comfort are required to have more head and legroom than vehicles eligible for UberX, the most popular Uber class today. Whether transporting visiting family or in need of a little extra legroom after a long plane ride, Uber Comfort aims to provide the passenger with an option for an elevated ride experience.

Uber Comfort is an elevated economy ride option for up to 4 passengers that’s designed to help the drivers make extra money by …