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In the modern world, smartphones aren’t a just a luxury, they’re a necessity. As an Uber driver, having a smartphone is the connection between driver and passenger. In this line of work it is necessary to have access to email, internet, apps, and navigation.
There are two main minimum requirements for Uber drivers’ and their phones. 1) Your smartphone must have a minimum of 2 GB of data per month. 2) You will need airtime to occasionally call and communicate with passengers. Other requirements for phones include:
Looking to make some extra cash? Curious which side hustle best fits your skills and schedule?
According to a study by Intuit, 40-percent of American workers will be working as independent contractors within the gig economy by 2020. In this ever-evolving digital age, our societies workforce is becoming increasingly more mobile, and as a result, workers are eager to find flexible jobs that fit within their schedule.
GigWorker is your one stop resource for all things gig-related. With an easy to view web format, GigWorker provides tons of ways to make money on a flexible schedule. You can choose to …
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If you are an Uber driver, there is a good chance you are familiar with a feature called “Destination Mode” that allows you to set a destination and pick up trips along the way. This can come in handy when you are planning to end your driving shift at the end of the night, and want to accept your final ride that’s on the way to where you are already headed.
Uber just introduced another restriction to drivers using destination mode. Now, drivers who enable this feature are subject to a 30% deduction in pay. Yes, you heard that right. …
read moreIn a recent survey that ran from 2/5 - 2/26, we asked over 500 respondents about their tipping practices. We wanted to see what drives riders to tip their rideshare drivers. Is it free candy and waters, opening doors, or just simply getting to the destination safely?
Tipping in rideshares has always been a topic for debate. During the early stages of Uber, the company heavily promoted a “no tipping” stance. Since then, riders have been confused about whether or not they should tip - even though tipping a taxi driver continues to be a common practice.
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read moreLooking for a Dashboard Camera for your car? These are our top three Dash Cams of 2022, tested by the RideGurus and our community of drivers!
Dash cams provide a peace of mind when driving for a rideshare service and generally the best dash cams have similar technology to one another. However, we combed through reviews, prices, and our own experiences to compare which dash cams get you the most bang for your buck!
The extremely small and discreet Dash Cam 56 does more than just record your drive. It starts recording automatically …
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