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This month has been full of news in the rideshare industry, and a lot of it has to do with, you guessed it... Uber. This past month has been disastrous for Uber, with their name in the headlines daily, and not so favorably either. Here is a shortened list of the major events that occurred this month.
In Arizona, one of Uber's self-driving test vehicles was the cause for an accident that caused damage to two human-driven cars in the area. No major injuries were reported for the incident, but it was documented …
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How much do Uber drivers make? What is the income of a Lyft driver?
At RideGuru, we believe in full rideshare transparency, not only when it comes to estimated ride prices but also by disclosing how each rideshare company treats their drivers. With so many options available at your fingertips, you have a right to know which companies give back the most to their drivers and which companies keep a higher percentage for themselves.
This is why we created our Driver Payout feature, which breaks down how much of your total fare is going straight to the driver as …
read moreServices like UberPool and Lyft Line come with many benefits to riders. What may be less obvious, however, are some of the costs associated with using these carpooling services for both riders and drivers.
We broke down the main pros and cons of using carpooling services for both riders and drivers, to help you make an informed decision for the next time you choose to ride (or drive).
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Navigating the world of rideshare services is difficult these days! Not to worry, we've created an infographic to simplify the choices and show how different rideshare companies compare from a cost perspective. This infographic breaks down the costs of two of the major rideshare services available in India, Uber and Ola. The costs are compared in six major cities (Delhi, Indore, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chandigarh, and Ahmedabad) over a five and a half kilometer distance.
Most Uber drivers simply get you from point A to point B, but Daynel Artiles is taking Uber driving to a whole new level by performing mini concerts for all of his passengers! Dubbed, "The Singing Uber Driver", Daynel has made quite the name for himself around Miami. We sat down with Daynel to get his take on driving for Uber and to hear about his new single, OXD.
Why did you start driving for Uber?
At first when I started driving for Uber I did not really have a goal or a purpose for it, I just needed a …
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