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Drivers! Try Cargo to earn an extra $100 per month. Risk free.

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Driver Community , Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 8 months ago

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Rideshare Auto Insurance Information 2020

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Driver Community , Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 8 months ago

Rideshare Auto Insurance Options

Do I need rideshare insurance? What is rideshare auto insurance? If you are a driver and you find yourself asking these questions, take a moment to read this article and understand what rideshare insurance covers and why it is so important. In most cases, if you drive a personal vehicle for a ridesharing application such as Uber or Lyft, the insurance policies provided by the rideshare companies will not cover you fully in case of an accident.

Luckily, as the ridesharing market has boomed in popularity, auto insurance carriers have developed unique insurance plans that will cover you for both …

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Half the population cannot stay loyal to a single rideshare company, and here's why. [Infographic]

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Infographics , Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 9 months ago
Why do riders switch rideshare companies?


In a short survey organized on our site, respondents shared their reasons for making a rideshare company switch as well as their opinions on the trustworthiness of drivers and rideshare corporations. As it turns out 50% of the population has indeed made a rideshare company switch with the top reason being rideshare costs. As rideshare drivers can attest, rideshare companies, such as Uber and Lyft, have been in direct competition over the past couple of years in regards to offering the lowest fares. While this is beneficial to travelers, many drivers have been frustrated …

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How Uber and Lyft are Making it Harder for Airports to Make Money

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 10 months ago


It’s no secret that Uber and Lyft have changed the way people travel. It has become the most convenient and reliable method of transportation (at least compared to public transit), and can be an ecofriendly alternative to owning a personal vehicle.

This shift in usage has had an impact on many things – including increasing traffic congestion in cities, the restaurant business, and more. Another line of business being impacted by on-demand rideshares are airports.

Airports get a lot of their revenue from airlines that they support, but they also receive a large amount of revenue through the …

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The New Uber Loyalty Program: Everything You Need to Know

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Rideshare Knowledge 5 years, 10 months ago


Yesterday, Uber announced the launch of their new loyalty program and we have all the details for you, including how to sign up and what rewards you can expect!

What is Uber Rewards and how does Uber Rewards work?

First, it is important to note that Uber Rewards membership is free! Uber rewards has four tiers: Blue, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. You are placed into a tier depending on how much money you have spent on Uber rides and Uber eats over the past 6 months. The dollar amount you spend on “Uber Goods” is converted into points which determines …

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