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Technology is getting smaller and smaller. It is also allowing people to do more with less. Apple Watches have become particularly helpful in day to day life. They are so intuitive, you can even order an Uber from your Apple Watch.
The Uber available on the Apple Watch has some limitations, but it can still be used to order a ride and receive notifications about a ride and driver currently en route to your location. The Apple Watch does not allow access to the Split Fare, uberPOOL, Share my ETA, or Contact Driver features.
Your GPS determines the pickup …
read moreI have recently written about Scooternomics, how scooters are littering the streets and although most have become Unicorns (worth more than a billion in valuation), they are still losing money at an alarming pace. To the point that Bird had to raise another 300 million dollars a couple of weeks ago albeit at a $2.3 billion valuation. Maybe Uber has learned that they don't have to price a service in demand cheaper in order to make it more attractive, maybe they decided to go for profits instead of following their rideshare playbook.
Two months after banking $8.1 billion from …
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It seems there is an ever growing number of ways to use Uber. Even businesses can hop in and ride with Uber. Businesses are now allowed to create a profile, charge rides, and receive receipts at a business email account. You can create your own business ride profile, or you can join your company’s business account. Learn how below!
Creating a business ride profile is not difficult. Open up your Uber app. At the top of the screen on the left is a menu icon, tap it. Under the Payment section, scroll to the “Rider Profiles” section. In that section, …
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Scooters are not new or revolutionary, but the ability to rent one is both new and revolutionary. Bird scooters are the latest and greatest in getting around cities. They are inexpensive, easy, and quick. It is no wonder people are turning to Bird to get around town on adventures, commutes, and everything in between. Using them is easier than it seems, but if you don’t know how to ride one, we are here to help!
The first step is to download the Bird app through the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. You will need a payment method, …
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This question keeps coming up. Should you sit in the front or the back of an Uber? In taxis, you typically sit in the back, is Uber different? Is it rude to sit in the front seat? Is it rude to sit in the backseat? What is appropriate? Have you been doing it all wrong?
There really isn’t a clear yes or no answer to the front or back seat question. It depends on the region, the driver, and you.
Solo Uber riders tend to get in the back seat sitting diagonal from the driver. This is partially out of …
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