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Many New Yorkers are talking about the changes happening next year that will impact all taxis, for-hire vehicles, and pooled rides. Governor Andrew Cuomo introduced a surcharge for all of these services that is part of a greater plan to help fund improvements to the MTA. The expectation is that these efforts will help decrease traffic congestion, while at the same time encouraging people to use public transportation instead of alternatives.

The surcharge will be a $2.75 fee added to all standard rideshare vehicles, $2.50 for yellow/green taxis, and $.75 for pooled rides like UberPool and LyftLine. The changes will …

Can't sign into your Uber account? Need help signing up for Uber for the first time? We outlined all the steps you need to take in order to create an account and take your first ride! Most ridehail companies have a similar sign up procedure.

Download the Uber app from the app store.

Uber is available for download on: iPhone (iOS 7 or newer), Android (Jelly Bean or newer), BlackBerry (BB OS 7 only), Windows Phone 8.

Create an account.

Once you have downloaded the Uber app, you will be asked to create an account. Enter your name, email address, …

Uber drivers, this is some big news for you! Uber announced they are making some significant changes to their driver app! Some of the big new features on the app are better tracking for driver earnings, and easier handled connectivity issues.

How did Uber create this new app? Well first, they used actual feedback they solicited from drivers about the new app after releasing it as a test run. The suggestions they were given were apparently taken into consideration when the final version of the app was designed.

One of the most interesting features of this new driver app is …

With all the news lately about self-driving car crashes, it’s a surprise that companies like Waymo are still moving forward with their operations.

Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has been far ahead of other companies like Uber and Tesla in the self-driving race since it first started. The company has been testing out self-driving car technology for almost 10 years!

The company has plans to introduce a robotaxi service by the end of this year, which would be the first of its kind to be introduced to the public. However, it might take a while for the public to …

Here is everything you need to know before you take an Uber from the airport. Depending on which airport you are arriving at, Uber or Lyft may not be available, so it is always smart to check beforehand.

We will walk you through all the ways you can check to find your rideshare options, find the designated airport pickup spot, request the ride, and successfully complete your trip. Happy riding!

1) Rideshare Choices: Check which rideshare options are available

Use RideGuru's Calculator or check this article: "What Rideshares are Available at Airports." This will tell you whether …