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How to Use Apple Maps

Posted by: Felicia Dodge in Driver Community , Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 3 months ago

how to use apple maps navigation

Apple created their own navigation system for iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch. The app is easy to use with updates in real-time to make sure people are getting where they need to go as quickly as possible. 

how to use apple maps navigationOpen the Maps app on your Apple device. In the search bar, enter the name of your destination or the address. Click on Directions. You can choose your mode of transportation: drive, walk, transit, or ride. Several routes may show up. Choose the route you want to take. To get started, click the green Go button. If you want to see an …

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Can I use WageWorks with Uber?

Posted by: Felicia Dodge in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 3 months ago

Using WageWorks with Uber

People work hard for their money, and no one likes to spend more than they have to, which is why Uber has partnered with WageWorks and other resources. This allows riders to use their pre-tax dollars to ride and get around as long as their employer belongs to a commuter program. 

WageWorks is not the only commuter program Uber has partnered with. They are also working with: Edenred, Ameriflex, Benefit Source, and Navia.

WageWorks is used to pay for uberPOOL rides, and anyone can take part in this collaboration as long as their employer belongs to a commuter program.  All …

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MyTaxi Changes Name to FREE NOW

Posted by: Felicia Dodge in Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 3 months ago

FREE NOW is one of the most trustworthy ride-hailing apps in Europe. It used to be known as MyTaxi, but the company and app changed their name this summer to FREE NOW on July 2, 2019. The app is a one stop taxi hailing experience for customers to book, pay, and ride.

The app works with yellow taxis, black cabs, and other fully licensed services as a comprehensive ride-hailing platform. FREE NOW operates throughout cities in nine European countries. The app is available and taxi services can be used in certain cities in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Poland, …

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Uber as Couriers: Tips and Tricks on Getting Your Goods from Place to Place

Posted by: Felicia Dodge in Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 4 months ago

Need to deliver a package across town? Want to drop off a forgotten belong at your friends house?

Uber is more than just getting people from place to place and bringing your favorite late night snacks to your front door. People are ingenious and always finding ways to save money. Courier services can be pricey, and Uber is less expensive and reliable. People have started using Uber to get their packages and goods from one spot to another, so much so that this is becoming normal for Uber drivers to encounter in cities across the United States and elsewhere. 

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Front or Back Seat of an Uber?

Posted by: Felicia Dodge in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 4 months ago

front or back seat of an Uber

This question keeps coming up. Should you sit in the front or the back of an Uber? In taxis, you typically sit in the back, is Uber different? Is it rude to sit in the front seat? Is it rude to sit in the backseat? What is appropriate? Have you been doing it all wrong?

There really isn’t a clear yes or no answer to the front or back seat question. It depends on the region, the driver, and you. 

Solo Uber riders tend to get in the back seat sitting diagonal from the driver. This is partially out of …

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