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Rideshare driver pay should be simple. Once a fare is completed, the rideshare company takes their commission percentage plus any company fees and the driver pockets the rest. However, as we all know, driver pay is not this simple and calculating how much drivers really make after all expenses and down time can be near impossible.

Our friends at Ridester want to shed some light on how much rideshare drivers really make across the United States. In order to better understand driver pay they are asking all rideshare drivers to please fill out this quick survey. Please help them …

Not surprisingly, many companies make it difficult to unsubscribe from their company emails or delete their application. Uber is no exception. In this article we will walk you through how to delete your Uber app if you have decided that ridesharing is not for you.

How to Delete your Uber App

1. Open the Uber app on your phone. Ensure that you are logged in to your account.

2. Tap on the menu icon at the top left of your screen.

3. Once you have opened the menu tap Settings

4. Next, tap Privacy Settings

5. Finally, tap Delete Your …

There are many ways Uber drivers can “scam” passengers. We know not all drivers are guilty of these, but it is always helpful to be aware of the possibilities and take precautions as a passenger to avoid being caught in a scam.

Starting the Trip without Picking up Passenger

One of the most common scams we have heard of is a driver starting a trip without picking up the passenger. How this works is the driver pretends to pick you up, drives around for a bit (perhaps in the direction of the destination you were trying to reach), and then …

We heard all about dockless bikes that are starting to replace some of the more traditional forms of transportation like the subway and rideshares. The trend does not stop there –  now, electric scooters are being introduced by the same companies that brought us rideshares, carpools, dockless bikes, and soon-to-be flying cars.

These battery-powered scooters are modeled after the scooter you likely had during your childhood, but instead designed for middle-aged people as a way to get to work. The electric scooters are proving to be very popular so far, being introduced in a number of cities and used by …

Looking to delete Lyft from your phone? Follow this step by step guide to learn how to delete your Lyft account.

First it is important to note that while Lyft allows you to delete your account, they do reserve the right to retain certain personal information after your account has been deleted.

Here is a list of the things Lyft will still retain after you cancel your account:

• Your name, email and phone number
• Anything you filled out in the Lyft app (such as a photo)
• Your payment method and information
• Information about the device you use for Lyft
• Reviews …