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Ever since Assembly Bill 5 was passed in California, rideshare companies have been making changes left and right. Uber and Lyft, will do anything possible to avoid having to classify their drivers as employees and thus change the entire structure of their company. This includes spending tens of millions campaigning against AB5 or even pulling out of select markets.
Apart from their extensive campaigning Uber has already made the following changes to their app in an effort to avoid AB5.
Using a dashboard camera is definitely not a fad anymore, but a worldwide trend. Dash cameras are extremely useful to modern Rideshare (Uber & Lyft) drivers, coming with a wide variety of benefits. Buying a dashcam is definitely a smart thing to do for driver as well as passenger safety! However, first things first, before purchasing one of these devices, it is imperative to discover if dashboard cameras are legal in your state or region.
Even though dashboard cameras are legal in most states, there are still two important aspects to consider when talking about dash cam legality in USA. …
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Sadly, account hacking is becoming more and more common in this virtual world we live in. Here at RideGuru we are constantly seeing threads on our forum about potential Uber scams, hacks, and phishing attempts. As with any account you hold, there are certain steps you can take to help prevent your information from being compromised. Follow the tips below to help keep your Uber account secure.
Phishing is the phrase used for "an attempt to trick an individual into giving up account information". Phishing attempts are usually made through an unsolicited email or SMS …
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Uber has changed how transportation systems work. People have come to depend on ridesharing to get to and from work, run errands, and go out for a night on the town. Rideshare companies, like Uber and Lyft, capitalize on people’s dependency by utilizing surge pricing. It crops up during the busiest times of the day: rush hour, bar close, and bad weather in particular. With the holiday season right around the corner, people are equally in need of getting around, and surge pricing is at an all time high.
Surge pricing is dictated by demand, which is dictated by an …
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‘Tis the season for giving back, and Uber London is not going to be left out of the holiday spirit of giving. Many people get to enjoy days off for the holidays, but National Health Service (NHS) workers are not among them. In 2018, over 400,000 NHS workers spent Christmas Day helping others rather than spending it at home. These men and women are critical to keeping the public happy, healthy, and safe all year long. Uber is saying thank you to NHS workers and helping them get around with a tummy full of food this holiday season.
Getting to …
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