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How to Redeem an Uber Gift Card

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rideshare Knowledge 2 years, 5 months ago

Uber Gift Card

Did you receive an Uber or Uber Eats gift card for the holidays this year? Uber gift cards have become increasingly more popular in recent years as corporate holiday gifts, teacher gifts, and even as stocking stuffers. Redeeming and enjoying your Uber gift card is quite simple! Follow the below steps to apply your gift card to your Uber balance.

In the Uber app

  1. Make sure you have the latest version of the Uber app.
  2. Tap the menu icon and select Wallet.
  3. Tap Add Payment Method or Redeem Gift Card.
  4. Then tap Gift Card.
  5. Enter your PIN/gift code (with no …
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What is Uber Crew?

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Driver Community , Rideshare Knowledge 2 years, 5 months ago

Uber Crew

Recently Uber has rolled out a new program designed to give drivers more empowerment and greater representation. The program is called Uber Crew, an innovative initiative that gives Uber drivers the chance to choose a fellow driver or deliverer as a representative to collaborate with Uber on their behalf. Through Uber Crew, Uber wants to change the way they listen to their drivers and delivery people, improving transparency and expanding their feedback options.

Crew Members are chosen Uber drivers who agree to volunteer their time. They are selected by you (the drivers) to represent your state. They are not …

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What is the Holiday Hub on Uber Eats?

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rideshare Knowledge 2 years, 6 months ago

Holiday Hub on Uber Eats

'Tis the season for Carols, lights, and on demand holiday cheer delivered right to your door, right?! This year, Uber has announced a new feature within their Uber Eats app, the Uber Holiday Hub. The Holiday Hub is a specialized service that makes is easy for customers to find Holiday must-haves such as holiday décor, stocking stuffers, or even a Christmas tree all in one place. Of course, any items listed within the holiday hub are available for immediate on-demand delivery!

To shop on the Uber Eats Holiday Hub, open your Uber Eats app and tap on the “Holiday” …

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Orlando Airport to Walt Disney World Transportation Options

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 2 years, 6 months ago

Orlando Airport to Disney World

If you are an avid Disney fan you will know that starting in 2022, Disney is discontinuing their Magical Express Bus service to and from Orlando Airport. The Magical Express was always a great free perk of staying at an onsite Disney Resort. Unfortunately, now guests of the Magic Kingdom, will have to find their own means of transport to the most magical place on earth. 

Below we are outlining the various ways to travel between Walt Disney World and the Orlando Airport. Depending on your budget, party size, and time constraints one option may be better than another.

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Uber’s Shared Rides are Back!

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 2 years, 6 months ago

Uber Shared Rides

Uber is finally bringing back their shared ride option after stopping the service in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Branded under a new name, UberX Share, the revamped UberPool service will first be available in Miami. As we all know, Uber’s prices have skyrocketed recently, so bringing back a cheaper carpooling option may make taking an Uber a more popular transportation option again.

“We are launching an Uber shared pool product,” Khosrowshahi said. “We have been investing for years in a high-capacity product, which is looking more and more attractive as it relates to a unit economic …

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