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Wanderlust Wednesday Istanbul

Posted by: Felicia Dodge in Travel/Wanderlust 7 years, 10 months ago

Fill your life with adventures #WanderlustWednesday

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Why Does Uber Want My Location?

Posted by: Felicia Dodge in Rideshare Knowledge 7 years, 11 months ago

In case you haven't heard, Uber introduced a new update that allows the rideshare giant to track your location, even after you close the Uber app. This application feature prompts you to agree to giving Uber your location up to 5 minutes after your ride is finished. Curious as to why the company is interested in your location? So were we!

In Uber's latest update, they eliminated the option to only track location "while using the app". Now, riders must choose between the "never" and "always" options for tracking location. Using the "never" option makes the Uber application very difficult, …

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Wanderlust Wednesday Canada

Posted by: Felicia Dodge in Travel/Wanderlust 7 years, 11 months ago

When in doubt, travel. #WanderlustWednesday

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Wanderlust Wednesday Austria Skies

Posted by: Felicia Dodge in Travel/Wanderlust 7 years, 11 months ago

Adjust your altitude. #WanderlustWednesday

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How to Turn on Uber Surge Notifications

Posted by: Felicia Dodge in Rideshare Knowledge 7 years, 11 months ago

Ever get stuck with an Uber surge when you're trying to go somewhere? Don't want to pay that 2.0 times multiplier on the fare? Did you know there is a way to get a notification when the Uber surge is done? We're here to tell you how!

When the surge screen shows up in the Uber app, there are three options listed, similar to the screen below.

The second option, "Notify me when surge drops" is the option you would choose if you're looking to wait until the surge is done. After you press this option, Uber will send you …

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