×

RideGuru Newsroom

Viewing posts for the category Driver Community

Top Gas Apps to Fuel Your Savings: A Guide for Rideshare Drivers

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Driver Community 4 months ago


For drivers, one constant concern is the rising cost of fuel. As gas prices continue to fluctuate, finding ways to save money at the pump becomes increasingly important. Fortunately, technology has come to the rescue with a variety of gas apps designed to help drivers find the best prices, track expenses, and even optimize fuel efficiency. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the best gas apps that can help you keep more money in your pocket.

GasBuddy

GasBuddy has long been a go-to app for drivers looking to find the cheapest gas prices in their area. The app …

read more

6 comments

Lyft’s Women+ Connect

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Driver Community , Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 7 months, 4 weeks ago


Image Credit: Lyft.com

 

Today Lyft announced their newest Lyft app feature, Women+ Connect. Women+ Connect is a new preference feature that prioritizes matches between women and nonbinary drivers and riders. This feature is one of the most highly requested by our riders at RideGuru so we are happy to be able to share this wonderful news! 


 

How Lyft’s Women+ Connect Works

Women+ Connect allows women and nonbinary drivers to choose to priority match with women and nonbinary riders. Through the Lyft driver’s app, this new feature offers the option to turn on a preference to prioritize matches with other nearby …

read more

17 comments

Uber and Lyft Help Maui

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Driver Community , Rider Community 8 months, 2 weeks ago


Photo Credit: BBC

 


In response to the Wildfires in Maui, Uber and Lyft have both enacted their disaster response programs in an effort to help those in need. The devastation that swept through the beautiful island of Maui consumed homes, businesses, and displaced many families. The Maui fire victims face a very tough road ahead as they start to rebuild their community. Uber and Lyft have both promised the following initiatives to help support those affected.

 

Lyft’s Response 

Lyft has formally activated their Lyft Up Disaster Response program which is designed to provide free and discounted rides to help those …

read more

6 comments

Uber Adds New Features to Celebrate Pride

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Driver Community , Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 10 months, 3 weeks ago

 

Photo Credit: Uber.com

 


To show support and help celebrate Pride month, Uber has announced some new app changes to make everyone feel more comfortable when using their service. See below for their new and inclusive changes.

 

For Drivers and Couriers

In the past it was quite tricky, if not impossible to change your name within the driver app. Now, to better support transgender drivers and couriers, users will be able to quickly change their display name directly in the app. Uber claims it is now as simple to change your display name as it is to update your phone number …

read more

7 comments

Our Top 4 Biggest Safety Tips for Rideshare Drivers

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Driver Community 11 months ago

 

While Rideshare driving has come a long way, it can still be a dangerous job. The threat of robbery and violence is ever present when you are inviting strangers into your car for a living. This article aims to outline our top, most important, safety tips for Uber and Lyft drivers and our recommended strategies to reduce the likelihood of violence during a shift.

Vehicle Visibility

An easy and perhaps overlooked tip that greatly increases safety is to always keep your car in well-lit and visible areas when not moving. Keep your inside lights on and do not tint your …

read more

4 comments