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Rideshare drivers come in all different packages. They can range from talkative, quiet, warm, funny, knowledgeable, conscientious, and so much more because they are people, and people are unique. Unfortunately, not all rideshare drivers are ten out of ten fantastic. Occasionally, a driver will be bad, and bad to the point a passenger feels uncomfortable. Whether it is the driving or the actual person, not feeling comfortable in a car where you have little control is not a fun feeling. This is a terrible situation to be in, but there are things you can do. 

If you feel uncomfortable at …

Uber is always on the cutting edge. They are revolutionary and continue to be so by offering the latest and greatest thing. UberEats changed the game in food delivery. UberPool helped to make it cheaper to get around. UberBLACK for the fanciest and "shmansiest" of cars. What could Uber possibly come up with next? Uber Copter. You read that correctly. Uber will now be offering a helicopter service in New York City starting on July 9th. 

Helicopters could be the next greatest thing offered by Uber. For between $200 and $225 per person, you can take the eight minute flight …

Want to take your dog along for your Uber ride? You may be in luck depending on your driver. Uber, let's the decision on whether or not a driver allows animals in their car rest with the driver. As Uber drivers are independent contractors driving their own cars, they are allowed to decline a rider who is traveling with a pet such as a cat or a dog. The best practice for getting ordering an Uber when you are with your dog is to immediately call the driver after you have requested your ride and explain that you have your …

The initial ride from the airport to your city destination can oftentimes make or break your trip. This first ride can set the tone for a trip – it can be a quick breeze or a long, expensive nightmare. Using RideGuru, we've compiled some information to help travelers be prepared with the knowledge of what to expect when arriving to fifteen of the world's most popular airports.

This infographic illustrates the distances, all converted to miles, from an airport to the estimated center of the closest major city. The cost of an Uber ride from these two points was …

Navigating the world of rideshare services is difficult these days! Not to worry, we've created an infographic to simplify the choices and show how different rideshare companies compare from a cost perspective. This infographic breaks down the costs of two of the major rideshare services available in India, Uber and Ola. The costs are compared in six major cities (Delhi, Indore, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chandigarh, and Ahmedabad) over a five and a half kilometer distance.