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The 10 U.S. Airports with the Highest Uber Pick-up Surcharge

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

Uber Fees Orlando Airport

Taxi and rideshare pick up fees at airports are nothing new but some airports have taken these "fees" to the next level. Instead of a small $1- $2 fee, some airports have set up mandatory fees that are as much as a short Uber ride!

Take a look at the 10 most expensive airports for ordering your Uber ride below and how much extra it will cost you!

1. Orlando International Airport (MCO) - $5.80

2. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA-TAC) - $5

3. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - $5

4. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) - $5

5. Detroit …

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The Best Way to Clean Car Windows

Posted by: Felicia Dodge in Driver Community 5 years ago

Secret for Cleaning Car Windows

Visibility is one of the most important features in a car. If you can’t see clearly, you’re not driving safely, which endangers you and everyone who shares the road with you. Clean windows are important. Streaks are irritating during the day, but they can cause accidents at night or during sunrise and sunsets when glare is at its worst. 

Windows need to be cleaned inside and out. The good thing is, cleaning is fast and easy, requiring only two materials: a microfiber towel and a spray-able window cleaner. These materials are inexpensive and easy to locate at almost any store. …

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How to Use Google Maps

Posted by: Bekah Wheeler in Driver Community , Rider Community , Travel/Wanderlust 5 years ago

Google has taken over the world. Okay, it hasn’t, but it has changed the way people everywhere interact with the world. Google maps is one of the more pervasive and convenient things the company has introduced. Smartphones are all over, and people use them to get from place to place using GPS. There are tons of different map apps in the world, but Google Maps seems to be the most used. It is convenient, accurate, up to date, and offers turn-by-turn directions with traffic alerts and route options. The question is: how do you use Google Maps?

Google Maps app …

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California Senate Passes AB5

Posted by: Lilly Kenyon in Rideshare Knowledge 5 years ago

What is AB5?

What is AB5? How will it impact Uber and Lyft?

Assembly Bill 5, better known as AB5, was passed by the California Lawmakers on Wednesday, September 11, which will have a huge impact on how rideshare platforms, like Lyft and Uber, operate. 

AB5 passed the California Senate on Tuesday, September 10 in a 29-11 vote. On Wednesday, the bill went to the State Assembly for the final vote, which was passed in a 61-16 vote. The bill will go to Governor Newsom’s desk for signing, which, if signed, will go into effect on January 1, 2020. 

The bill is a …

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The Top 5 Most Important Tips for New Uber & Lyft Drivers

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

Should I drive for both Uber and Lyft? Should I only drive during surges? Where is the most lucrative spot for an Uber Driver?


As an active driver on both the Uber & Lyft platforms with over 6000 rides combined, I can unequivocally state that as easy as rideshare driving may sound, there is a steep learning curve. This is valid for Newbies as well as veterans. Like anything else in life what you put into your gig is what you will get out of it. The success of a driver is directly correlated with how much thought they put …

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