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What happens if you have a car accident without insurance?

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Driver Community , Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 3 years, 1 month ago

Car accident without insurance

Find the right Auto Insurance for you!


Personal and commercial car insurance is absolutely essential for any vehicle owner. Besides the fact that car insurance is legally obligatory in most states, it also serves to protect you in case of an accident or emergency. With six million accidents occurring in the US every single year, having insurance that will cover the costs of any damage is really very important.

But, what happens if you are driving without insurance and get into a collision? 

Well, for starters, there's a risk of fines, loss of your license, and even jail time …

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The Rise of the Fake Commute

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rider Community , Travel/Wanderlust 3 years, 2 months ago

The Fake Commute

Commuting. A word that used to evoke negative feelings is now strangely conjuring nostalgia in much of the workforce. People are missing their commutes and as we encroach on almost a year of working from home, Fake Commuting is becoming more popular.

What is a “Fake Commute”? Fake Commuting is an evolving trend where people are replacing their pre-Covid commuting routine with other daily activities such as walking, biking, or, meditating. Workers are missing the general routine of a commute – the opportunity to prepare for the day ahead and transition from work back to their home life at the …

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Car Travel during Covid-19

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rider Community , Travel/Wanderlust 3 years, 4 months ago

Car Travel during Covid-19

With the holidays quickly approaching many are wondering if they should undergo their normal pilgrimages home to loved ones. Simple tasks a year ago, such as hoping on a flight, booking a hotel, or stopping at a rest stop for lunch have now become much trickier as we battle through this pandemic. With Covid ramping up once again, many travelers are opting out of flying and choosing to drive long hours to their holiday destinations instead. While driving is certainly safer than flying these days, it does not come without risks. To help your holiday travel go as smoothly as …

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How to Change the Payment Method for Past Uber Trips

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 3 years, 6 months ago

Updating your Uber Payment Method

Looking to change your payment method for an Uber ride you have already taken? Perhaps you accidentally used an old credit card or put a business expense on your personal card. Luckily, Uber allows you to change the payment method for any trip taken in the last 30 days (60 days for business trips). To change your payment method for a past Uber ride simply follow the below steps. 

1. Open your Uber app and tap the menu icon
2. Select "Your Trips" and then the trip you want to update
3. Tap "I had a different issue" and then …

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Using Uber Connect to Transport your Packages

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 3 years, 6 months ago

Uber Connect: Everything you need to know

With contactless delivery in full swing and Covid-19 forcing more people to stay inside their homes, finding options to get goods from one place to another has become increasingly more important. Uber Connect, an Uber service that people used to laugh at is now becoming quite popular for individuals who are quarantining or want to quickly move an item without leaving their apartment.

 

What is Uber Connect?

Uber Connect is an Uber service that allows you to request a rideshare driver to transport your item to a specified drop off location.

How to Request an Uber Connect Pickup and Delivery …

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