In this weeks article, we are digging deep into Uber’s new rewards program. Is it what Uber says it is? What are the true benefits and drawbacks as far as the drivers are concerned? Or is it the usual PR campaign like the 180 days of change from last year, a lot of noise but no substance?
Millions of people drive for Uber across the globe. They drive for different reasons and come from different walks of life, entrepreneurs, parents, immigrants, students etc. Some drive part time to earn extra cash, while others drive full time to support their families, …
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Have your trip requests seemed lower on Uber recently? Would you like to try and increase the amount of trip requests sent your way? While the Uber algorithm is a bit of a mystery there are a few things you can do to try and bump your trips and thus your earnings.
If you are not receiving many trip requests this may be because you have limited your trip type preferences. Make sure to set your trip type preferences to "all" to receive all trips that you are eligible for. You can opt in to …
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There are exciting theories about the future of transportation. Transportation technology is an area that has experienced a lot of growth due to the vast research and development conducted by private and public entities around the world. This article examines some of the leading directions in which transportation technology is headed.
Cars on the market today are already very intelligent. Their internal computer connectivity can alert the driver to faulty functionality, the need for maintenance and external hazards, such as an icy road. Self-driving cars add a whole lot of smart functionality to cars. Connected cars use the …
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Last week in Part I, I wrote about the difference between Uber and Lyft’s pay structure when it comes to Uber’s Penny Surge (Flat Rate Surge) and Lyft’s PPZ (Personal Power Zones). Our scoreboard is Uber=2 and Lyft=0! As far as I am concerned, in 2019 what Uber offers is superior to what Lyft does when it comes to surge as well as pay structure, especially in major cities where requests are plentiful and driver utilization rates are very high.
Uber and Lyft compete heavily for market share, since their inception their motto …
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Last month Uber announced that they would be rolling out e-mopeds in Paris during the month of November, 2019. Through a partnership with French start-up, Cityscoot, users will be able to book and pay for their e-moped directly through the Uber app.
This will be the first time that Uber is offering e-mopeds on their platform and according to their press release they view this as “another step towards our goal to become a one-stop shop for all transportation needs”. With this new transportation addition in Paris, residents and visitors will have access to more shared mobility options than anywhere …
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