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Safety is one of the top reasons travelers choose not to use rideshares like Uber and Lyft. With frequent stories of riders being kidnapped, molested, and even killed showing up almost daily across the news, it is understandable why some riders are a hesitant to get into a car with a stranger. However, if you follow the correct safety precautions before getting into a rideshare vehicle, your chances of finding yourself in a dangerous situation become very slim. While we have outlined a list of steps you should always take before taking your ride in previous posts, we wanted to …

When you’re selecting the right rideshare app for you, there’s a variety of different features that may direct your steps towards one app versus another. Yet, if you don’t know the differences, you may be missing out on the perfect ride. And if you’re still asking, does it really matter which ride share app I use? Here’s why it might!

1. Fare estimate 

This might be the number one factor that comes to mind when selecting a ride—how much does it cost? You open up your app, you put in your destination, and you want to know how much it’s …

Traveling is exciting and we love to promote wanderlust within our community! However, navigating a big city, like NYC, can be a bit daunting especially for women. There are too many stories in the news of women getting abducted, molested, and even murdered simply because they were traveling in the wrong place at the wrong time. If you are planning a trip to New York, or any big metropolitan area, it is wise to review these top safety tips for traveling safely.

1. Research your destination

Before you go anywhere in a city, make sure you do your research on …

As an all-inclusive rideshare and taxi information source, we are determined to help travelers with every aspect of using a for-hire car service. Through our newsroom and forum, our dedicated RideGuru's have been busy answering the communities questions on everything from traveling with kids to rideshare driver's pay. To continue our journey on helping the public understand all there is to know about this ever-evolving marketplace we decided to bring on some new Guru's to our team or experts!

We are excited to announce that our first official niche Guru is Jared Hoffa, a Business Development Manager for LegalRideshare. …

Chicago is a city for foodies and Uber is helping to cater to those who want delicious eats quickly. We used to rely on the restaurants to provide delivery services or pick it up ourselves but Uber Eats is changing the game and takes food delivery to the next level. The Uber Eats Menu doesn’t have all the restaurants in Chicago, but there’s a pretty long list. Keep reading to see the Guru's top Uber Eats picks in Chicago.

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One of the best things about the food scene …