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Recently, it seems like scooters are taking over certain cities like Los Angeles. Everywhere you look, there’s a scooter waiting to be taken for a ride. If you’re too busy looking at the many deserted scooters on the sides of the street, you might just miss the scooter whizzing right by you. Scooters have quickly become part of the cityscape getting people from point a to b and cutting down on street traffic. 

Bird is arguably the most recognizable scooter company in today's landscape as they were the first to market (though many others are providing stiff competition!). The company …

There are a lot of factors included in being a safe and legal driver on the road. Having a valid license, a car, and a tank of gas is not the only thing you need to be a driver. Car insurance is a necessary part of owning a car. Almost every state requires a driver to have a minimum amount of car insurance. This helps protect the driver, passengers, and other drivers on the road. Saving money is something most everyone wants to do. Car insurance is never as cheap as we would like it to be, but why is …

Some cities are easy to get around. Some cities are not. There are cities conducive to walking, cycling, public transportation, or driving. Walking is a great way to get around, but not all cities are created equal for walkability. If you find yourself in a city with terrible walkability, you can always turn to RideGuru to find the best way to get around. 

In general, we have found that Southern cities in the United States tend to have lower walkability rankings. Here are the top ten cities that are the least pedestrian friendly.

Fayetteville, North Carolina is the number one …

Solo female travelers are adventuring to every corner of the world. Instagram is full of fabulous vacation pictures in exotic destinations. There are even Facebook groups now dedicated to solo female travelers. Going on an adventure alone is a liberating experience. However, getting around and feeling safe is a major concern for female solo travelers. Getting in a car with a stranger is scary enough but doing it alone in a foreign country can be extremely nerve-wrecking

Uber may be the largest player in the rideshare industry on an international level but they are far from the only rideshare service …

Uber drivers are always on the go, literally. Their job is to drive around and help people get to their destinations quickly and safely. With any job, questions always come up. Unfortunately for Uber drivers, Uber can be very difficult to get ahold of when you have a question or issue. 

Uber does have in app support and a dedicated hotline just for drivers but these two routes don’t always do the trick. Sometimes the best way to get help is in person, which is why Uber also offers Greenlight Hubs. The hubs offer in person support to drivers at …