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Looking to avoid Uber's Surge Pricing? Have you been scammed by Uber into paying too much for your ride? We understand, and we are here to give you some tips and tricks to avoid paying the surge pricing that Uber often charges their customers during the times they need a ride most.
1. Look at the clock
If it's 5pm on a Tuesday in a busy city, it is probably not the best time to request an Uber ride. You will likely get a surge pop up when you go to request a ride. If you can, wait a …
Recently, you may have heard that Uber has made a change to their TOS that lets the app track your whereabouts even when you are not actively using the Uber app. The change lets the ride-hailing giant track your locations whenever you pop open the app or simply have it running in the background of your phone. Up until this point, Uber only collected your location data if you were actively using the app for rides.
Luckily, there is a way you can switch off Uber's background activity on your device if you would rather the company does not follow …
read moreRecently, many city dwellers are moving away, selling their car, and relying completely on rideshare services and public transportation. Check out the simple checklist below of things to consider if going carless is an option for you!
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Could you ditch the car and use only rideshare services like uber and lyft? More and more people are getting rid of their personal vehicles and relying on rideshare services to get around in what could be a cheaper, safer, and easier way. Should you consider?
You live in a city
You dislike driving in cities and/or traffic
You still owe …
In Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Neal Page struggled to make his flight from work in NYC to home in Chicago for the Thanksgiving holiday. After missing his flight, he tried a train, bus, rent-a-car, and even hitch hiking to get home for the holidays. The only thing he did not try was Uber!
Had Uber been around when the movie was created, he might have been able to find a ride home for Thanksgiving just a little bit easier (though it would have cost him!). Using RideGuru we checked out how much it would have cost Neal to get from …
read moreSafety is a major concern for those who use rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. Here at RideGuru, we've compiled a quick checklist for you to use to ensure that you're taking all possible precautions before, during, and after your ride. Not to mention, rideshare companies themselves are implementing tons of safety measures to make sure everyone involved has a safe and enjoyable ride. Check it out!
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Rider Safety Checklist
Rider safety is a big concern for many new rideshare users. Companies have implemented tons of features to protect riders and promote an environment of respect. However, there …
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