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Christmas is coming early to all CA drivers. Uber announced today that drivers will get to see a lot more information regarding the trip request before they accept it! This is great news, as from my previous posts on Rideguru, I am not one who trusts Uber or Lyft since I have been burned so many times before by fare cuts and negative app changes. But this news really caught me off guard. I am thrilled that finally, at least in CA, drivers will be treated as true IC (Independent Contractors).
How many times have we called an electrician or …
read moreIn the United States, car insurance can be a significant expense. Carsurance can attest that two of the most influential factors in rate calculations are age and gender.
Most, if not all, auto insurers will agree that young motorists have a higher chance of getting involved in an accident. Drivers aged 16 and 17 are nine times more likely to cause or contribute to a car crash than their middle-aged counterparts.
While an insurance premium usually becomes cheaper after every policyholder’s birthday, one has to reach the age of 55 to enjoy an annual rate closest to the national …
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Whether you are a rideshare driver, a truck driver, or prone to road trips, being in the car for long hours is hard on your back. Your lower back takes the brunt of the pain. Sitting in a car for extended periods of time keeps you in one position. The lack of movement causes the muscles in your back to stiffen and even spasm. If you can, take a fifteen minute break every two hours to stretch, move, and walk around. People prone to or with chronic back pain really do need to make sure to take these breaks. Other …
read moreIn this weeks article, we are digging deep into Uber’s new rewards program. Is it what Uber says it is? What are the true benefits and drawbacks as far as the drivers are concerned? Or is it the usual PR campaign like the 180 days of change from last year, a lot of noise but no substance?
Millions of people drive for Uber across the globe. They drive for different reasons and come from different walks of life, entrepreneurs, parents, immigrants, students etc. Some drive part time to earn extra cash, while others drive full time to support their families, …
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Have your trip requests seemed lower on Uber recently? Would you like to try and increase the amount of trip requests sent your way? While the Uber algorithm is a bit of a mystery there are a few things you can do to try and bump your trips and thus your earnings.
If you are not receiving many trip requests this may be because you have limited your trip type preferences. Make sure to set your trip type preferences to "all" to receive all trips that you are eligible for. You can opt in to …
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