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Sadly, account hacking is becoming more and more common in this virtual world we live in. Here at RideGuru we are constantly seeing threads on our forum about potential Uber scams, hacks, and phishing attempts. As with any account you hold, there are certain steps you can take to help prevent your information from being compromised. Follow the tips below to help keep your Uber account secure.

What is a phishing attempt?

Phishing is the phrase used for "an attempt to trick an individual into giving up account information". Phishing attempts are usually made through an unsolicited email or SMS …

Human trafficking is a terrible crime that affects tens of millions of victims worldwide yet, it largely remains un-noticed. Through the use of force and coercion traffickers succeed in keeping their victims quiet and undetected. However, there are telltale trafficking signs you should be aware of as a rideshare driver working in the transportation space. By keeping your eyes and ears peeled for these indicators (shared by ECPAT-USA), you might be able to help spot a human trafficking victim in your vehicle.

What to look out for if you fear your passenger is a victim of human trafficking.

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Flying Cars. Air-Taxis. Vehicle Automation. This is where the world is heading and it is only a matter of time before these prototypes become reality. 

Hyundai Motor group and Uber are one step closer to getting passengers in flying cars with their newest Hyundai Urban Air Mobility (S-A1) concept.  This newest concept is an air taxi prototype designed specifically with Uber Elevate’s initiative in mind. The design was just debuted at CES 2020 this week.

The S-A1 is a more compact aircraft than past prototypes that we have seen but can still fit 5 people (4 passengers plus 1 pilot). …

Being an Uber driver can be incredibly lucrative all year round if you know what you’re doing, but there are certain days of the year with higher than usual earning potential. Holidays are some of the best days to drive. With the New Year upon us, it’s good to start planning ahead. 

1. New Year’s Day is one of the busiest days for rideshare drivers. Many people were out ringing in the New Year the night before and need rides back to their cars. Many others will need rides to bars, football bowl parties, celebrations, and more. Drivers can stay busy …

‘Tis the season for giving back, and Uber London is not going to be left out of the holiday spirit of giving. Many people get to enjoy days off for the holidays, but National Health Service (NHS) workers are not among them. In 2018, over 400,000 NHS workers spent Christmas Day helping others rather than spending it at home. These men and women are critical to keeping the public happy, healthy, and safe all year long. Uber is saying thank you to NHS workers and helping them get around with a tummy full of food this holiday season.

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