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Best Four Wheel Drive Cars For Winter

Posted by: Bekah Wheeler in Driver Community , Rideshare Knowledge 4 years, 3 months ago

All Wheel Drive Vehicles for Snow

Four wheel drive, or all wheel drive, vehicles are good to have year round. They can get you out of a tight spot in rough terrain and bring more traction to every situation, even acceleration. However, they are most important during inclement weather. If you live in a place, or are visiting somewhere, where winter is cold and the weather can turn volatile, four wheel drive cars can be a very smart choice when purchasing or renting a vehicle. They can help you stay on the road during rainy, icy, or snowy conditions or get you out of a situation …

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What is Lyft’s New Flyte Release?

Posted by: Bekah Wheeler in Rideshare Knowledge 4 years, 3 months ago

2020 is off to a good start for Lyft. They did not take any time announcing their release of new software. The release of Flyte was announced by Lyft the first week of January 2020. The platform has been used internally for over three years and is beloved by the company. 

Flyte is used to help solve business problems that arise. As the company grew, developers were confronted with more and more issues. To tackle these issues, they created Flyte, which is a workflow specialized in organizing complex business processes so developers can focus on other more important things.

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How to Keep your Uber Account from Getting Hacked

Posted by: Bekah Wheeler in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 4 years, 3 months ago

Uber Phishing Scam

Sadly, account hacking is becoming more and more common in this virtual world we live in. Here at RideGuru we are constantly seeing threads on our forum about potential Uber scams, hacks, and phishing attempts. As with any account you hold, there are certain steps you can take to help prevent your information from being compromised. Follow the tips below to help keep your Uber account secure.

What is a phishing attempt?

Phishing is the phrase used for "an attempt to trick an individual into giving up account information". Phishing attempts are usually made through an unsolicited email or SMS …

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Stay Motivated Behind the Wheel in the New Year as a Rideshare Driver

Posted by: Bekah Wheeler in Driver Community 4 years, 3 months ago

Uber Driver Motivation

It can be hard to stay motivated in any profession, but rideshare drivers have it particularly rough. The holiday season is extremely busy for drivers, so they are always busy in November and December. When January comes, the holidays are behind us, and winter is just getting started. Rideshare drivers spend a lot of time in their cars with new people all the time. Staying motivated can be difficult, but it’s all about finding what is right for you and your career.

If you have a tendency to drive during a specific time of day in a specific area, maybe …

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Stay Safe For Holiday Parties This Year

Posted by: Bekah Wheeler in Rider Community 4 years, 4 months ago

Christmas is only one week away, and New Year’s is just after that. The holiday season is in full swing. From ugly sweater parties to office parties to family get togethers, there are holiday parties of all kinds calling people’s names. It’s an amazing time of the year filled with joy and celebration, but it’s important to stay safe. Take a look at our top tips for this holiday season.

  1. Designated Driver. Never get behind the wheel after you’ve been drinking. Appoint a friend in your party to be the designated driver. Or call a Lyft or an Uber to …
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