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How to Use Google Maps

Posted by: Bekah Wheeler in Driver Community , Rider Community , Travel/Wanderlust 5 years, 3 months ago

Google has taken over the world. Okay, it hasn’t, but it has changed the way people everywhere interact with the world. Google maps is one of the more pervasive and convenient things the company has introduced. Smartphones are all over, and people use them to get from place to place using GPS. There are tons of different map apps in the world, but Google Maps seems to be the most used. It is convenient, accurate, up to date, and offers turn-by-turn directions with traffic alerts and route options. The question is: how do you use Google Maps?

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What Are Bird Cruisers?

Posted by: Bekah Wheeler in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 3 months ago

The world is changing and the ways of getting around are changing as well. Bird Scooters have become a go to for getting around cities because they are eco-responsible, affordable, safe, and easy to use. Bird Cruisers are the latest addition to the Bird family. 

The cruisers have a similar look to small mopeds. With room for two people, the electric minibike can get two people around the city simultaneously. The cruisers are made for getting people short distances in cities to save time and money but limit the dependency on traditional vehicles.

Bird Cruisers are meant to keep road …

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What is Uber Cash?

Posted by: Lilly Kenyon in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 3 months ago

Uber cash allows you to plan ahead and be preemptive by putting money on your account ahead of time. You can use Uber cash on rides and Uber eats. It never expires, and you can even get a discount.

Uber cash is added to your Uber account through Uber Support, promotional credits, gift card balances, Uber Amex Benefits, or buy purchasing directly through the app. It is easy to purchase Uber cash. Open the Uber app. Tap the menu icon in the upper left hand corner. Tap Payment, then tap Add Funds. Tap the amount you would like …

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Can I use WageWorks with Uber?

Posted by: Felicia Dodge in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 3 months ago

Using WageWorks with Uber

People work hard for their money, and no one likes to spend more than they have to, which is why Uber has partnered with WageWorks and other resources. This allows riders to use their pre-tax dollars to ride and get around as long as their employer belongs to a commuter program. 

WageWorks is not the only commuter program Uber has partnered with. They are also working with: Edenred, Ameriflex, Benefit Source, and Navia.

WageWorks is used to pay for uberPOOL rides, and anyone can take part in this collaboration as long as their employer belongs to a commuter program.  All …

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What is Uber’s Transit Ride Option?

Posted by: Lilly Kenyon in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 3 months ago

Uber is constantly evolving. The company was trying to find a way to integrate public transportation into their rideshare app and it seems as though they have found a way. Uber introduced it’s Transit Ride option in early 2019 in Denver, Colorado. 

People in Denver now see something different when they open up their Uber app. There’s the word transit and a train car. When the icon is tapped, a list of bus and train routes appear accompanied by directions and fare estimations. Riders still have to buy their tickets at the station, but that could change in the near …

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