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Cash used to be king. It’s not quite King anymore. Many locations and services have gone away from taking or using cash and only accept credit, debit, or other online forms of payment. Uber, for the most part, is a cashless experience. It’s one of the main draws for many people because they don’t have to worry about carrying cash or having the right change on them. You can pay for Uber rides directly through the app by linking a card. Like Uber, Lyft does not allow for payment by way of cash either. Not everyone wants to or feels …

Lyft has become a part of people’s lives, lending a ride to people in a pinch for every day usage and everything in between. In an economy driven by competition, consumers are demanding lower prices. The company is responding with a their latest plan: Lyft Shared Saver. 

It functions differently from the standard Lyft ride or a Lyft Line ride because it requires a little more interaction from the customer. Lyft Shared Saver asks riders to walk a few blocks to reach their pickup point and walk from their drop off point. There is no picking up and dropping off …

New to the craze of e-scooters and bicycles? Traveling to a city where these 2-wheel vehicles are present and wanting to give them a go? While riding a bike or scooter may be something you learned as a child, renting and riding one to get around a city has a whole new set of rules and etiquette. Here is what you need to know before riding.

What is the difference between a Scooter or Moped?

While the two seem very similar they are technically different vehicles. A Moped is usually used to describe a motorized bike that has a small …

In an effort to reduce congestion and speed up pickups at major airports, Uber is testing out a new PIN enabled pickup feature at Portland International Airport. The new PIN pickup gives riders a one time six digit code, or a personal identification number (PIN), to enter into their app when they are ready to be picked up.

Here is how it works:

When a passenger orders an UberX from Portland International Airport they will be instructed to make their way to the dedicated Uber pickup zone. At this time the app will also give the rider a six-digit personal …

The rideshare industry is incredibly competitive, which is why Lyft is upping the ante with their rewards program. In September, 2018, they hit one billion rides, so it’s no wonder they are making the already popular platform even more incentivized. Continue reading below to learn everything you need to know about Lyft's Reward Program.

Can anyone use the reward program? 

Yes! Lyft Rewards is open to everyone using Lyft. There are different reward programs depending on your account, though.

How do I sign up for Lyft Rewards?

Whenever you use the Lyft app to get around, you'll automatically earn points …