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The rideshare world has been buzzing about Uber and the recent scandals the company has faced over the past six months. The most recent news is that chief executive officer Travis Kalanick is taking a leave of absence from the company, and being temporarily replaced by a committee of people.

Here is everything you need to know about how Uber got to where it is today, and what we expect to see happen for the company in the future!

• Eric Holder, the attorney general in the Obama administration, investigated Uber’s workplace issues including several sexual harassment claims made by Uber …

Upstate New York Expansion

Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft will soon be operating in Upstate New York. This expansion comes after lengthy legal and PR campaigns targeted at changing the state’s insurance laws. New York State Insurance Law had prevented rideshare companies from operating, but the passing of the state’s 2018 budget establishes regulations that allow insurance for transportation network companies.

Taxi Company Response

As with most expansion into once rideshare-free markets, local cab companies express concern and frustration over what they claim is an unfair business advantage. Uber and other transportation network companies (TNC’s) like it have avoided …

Want to see RideGuru in action? Check out the below video to see how seamlessly RideGuru works with all major rideshare players to get you a stress free ride. With just a couple taps on your smartphone you can estimate the cost of your ride across multiple rideshare companies then hail the ride that gives you the best deal, all within minutes. 

RideGuru is not another transportation service, instead we are a free search engine to help you find the best way from point A to point B. We scour rates from hundreds of services worldwide to bring you the …

Tipping has been a controversial subject in the rideshare community since the beginning of Uber. Some rideshare companies allow riders to tip within the application and others do not. At the same time, some companies promote tipping behavior while other companies condone driver tips. This lack of consistency causes confusion amongst riders and frustrates drivers. 

While not all rideshare companies have the same policies, we feel that ALL drivers should be entitled to a tip for a job well done. This is why we created "Tip Stickers" for drivers to display in their cars and encourage positive tipping …

This weeks round up of new RideGuru companies features Via, Sitbaq, RideYellow, and Cab Hound. Take a look below to learn more about each new company then check your ride estimate on our RideGuru Fare Comparison Calculator. 

Via

Via is a ride-hail app that pools together multiple passengers. Once you sign up and open the Via app you will be prompted to select your pick up and drop off areas. Via will then calculate your actual pick up and drop off locations, which will be within a couple blocks of your desired location points. Via states that this helps …