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Free Uber Rides For NHS Workers

Posted by: Felicia Dodge in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 4 years, 9 months ago

‘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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Uber has new TOS (Terms of Service) for drivers - Here is what you need to know before you sign!

Posted by: Sergio Avedian in Driver Community 4 years, 9 months ago

Over the past four years Uber has amended or put out new TOS (Terms of Service) agreements for its drivers, 2015 and 2017 comes to mind with the last one showing up on November 25, 2019. Most of these updates were pushed through the driver app as well as email notifications. In order to continue accessing the Platform, a driver must agree to the new terms and conditions. Most drivers are out there to make money, so they truly don't have the time to fully read these long legal documents, they usually electronically sign it and get back to earning …

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Everything You Need to Know about DWI/DUI and Uber

Posted by: RideGuru Team in Driver Community , Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 4 years, 9 months ago

DUI and UBER

Ride-hailing services such as Uber have ushered in a new era in public transportation.

For starters, the service helps plenty of people earn extra money through driving. Uber also helps reduce the number of cars on the road and take people where they need to go with minimal fuss. A critical by-product of people choosing to use the service is the reduction in DUI arrests in large cities. Miami, San Diego, and Los Angeles have all reported a decrease in both DUI arrests and fatalities.

As good as Uber is, no system is perfect. There have been reports of drivers …

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Stay Safe For Holiday Parties This Year

Posted by: Bekah Wheeler in Rider Community 4 years, 9 months ago

Christmas is only one week away, and New Year’s is just after that. The holiday season is in full swing. From ugly sweater parties to office parties to family get togethers, there are holiday parties of all kinds calling people’s names. It’s an amazing time of the year filled with joy and celebration, but it’s important to stay safe. Take a look at our top tips for this holiday season.

  1. Designated Driver. Never get behind the wheel after you’ve been drinking. Appoint a friend in your party to be the designated driver. Or call a Lyft or an Uber to …
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Uber Fun Facts for 2019

Posted by: Felicia Dodge in Rideshare Knowledge 4 years, 9 months ago

The holidays are upon us and 2019 is drawing to a close. Most likely in an attempt to draw attention away from the recent sexual harassment data that Uber shared, the rideshare giant just shared some more interesting insights and this time the takeaways are much more positive.

Every year Uber shares statistics on the most popular “uber-ed to” locations from across the world and it is always fun to see the top 15 spots! Just like in 2018, the number one tourist destination for those taking Uber cars is The Empire State Building. Here is the complete list of …

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