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How to Become an Uber Driver in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted by: Felicia Dodge in Driver Community , Rideshare Knowledge 5 years ago

Uber Driver Louisville

Want to try your hand at driving for Uber in Louisville. Here is what you’ll have to do before you’ll be ready to hit the road and start ridesharing.

Before you get started, you will need to look at your vehicle to see if yours fits the criteria. You must be in possession of a car younger than fifteen years old with a minimum of four doors and no cosmetic damage and zero advertising or commercial branding. Most cars fit into this criteria, so you should be ready to continue on. 

The vehicle does need to have permanent or temporary …

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Traveling Long Distances With Uber

Posted by: Bekah Wheeler 5 years ago

How far can you travel in an Uber? Can an Uber take you across borders?

Usually, when you think of an Uber you think of relatively quick trips but, technically, there is no limit to how far you can take an Uber. However, there are some sticky situations that might make your long distance Uber trip end prematurely. Let's take a look.

First, trips may end automatically after four hours. Some drivers and riders have noted that the app will automatically end the ride once it reaches the 4 hour mark. If you have found yourself in a long distance …

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How to Set Up Family Profiles in Your Uber Account

Posted by: Lilly Kenyon in Rideshare Knowledge 5 years ago

Uber Family Profiles
Uber has several features flying under the radar. The Uber Family Profile is one of those features. This feature helps cut down on the hassle and allows you and up to four other family members to ride using the same payment method.

What is a family profile? 

A family profile allows people to share and ride under the same payment method. It also allows everyone on the family profile to track the person’s ride and see their estimated arrival time.

How do I set up an Uber Family Profile? 

Setting up a family profile is easy. Open the Uber app …

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How to Change your Phone Number in your Uber Account

Posted by: Lilly Kenyon in Rider Community , Rideshare Knowledge 5 years ago

We get a number of frequently asked questions on our forum but one that has been popping up more than usual lately is "How do I change my phone number in my Uber app?". Since your Uber app is directly tied to your phone number, one would assume that this may be a tricky adjustment but in fact it is quite simple. Follow the steps below to tie your Uber account to a different phone number!

1. Tap on the three lines on the top left side of your Uber app to pull up the menu.

2. Select "Settings …

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Confessions from a Veteran Taxi Driver (Part 2)

Posted by: Sergio Avedian in Driver Community , Rider Community 5 years ago

In Part II, you'll read about what Patrick’s views are regarding Uber & Lyft, how he feels about rideshare drivers and what he thinks the future holds for him as a Cabbie and the rideshare industry in general. For Part 1 of this story click here.

Making Ends Meet

The cost of living is very high here. Some people work 2 or 3 jobs just to survive. You could earn enough money driving a cab to pay your rent or your mortgage, clothe and feed yourself well, afford regular dental care and basic medical care. You could take a …

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