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Lilly Kenyon (lilly)
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RideGuru market data & operations expert
1026 Rider GuruLilly has been involved with the taxi and rideshare industry for 6 years. Over the years Lilly has led the many operational aspects of growing TaxiFareFinder.com and building Ride.Guru. Through marketing efforts and rideshare data management, Lilly has developed relationships with various taxi and rideshare companies across the globe. Furthermore, Lilly leads the support team for both TaxiFareFinder and RideGuru and has years of experience answering the toughest rideshare and taxi questions!
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Uber Slammed Over Pricing Surge After Brooklyn Subway Shooting
"Uber came under fire on Tuesday after several customers noted that prices on the ride-sharing app increased significantly following a … -
Do you think Uber and Lyft will follow through on their threat to go dark in California?
"Uber and Lyft are threatening to halt their ridesharing service in California after a judge rejected the companies’ effort to … -
Drivers - would you like the ability to thank riders for tips?
If Uber released a feature that allowed drivers to personally thank riders who tip, would you use it?https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/uber-drivers-want-to-thank-riders-for-tips -
Round up and Donate with Lyft
I'm curious if any riders participate in Lyft's Round up and Donate feature? -
New Driver Scam - Don't hand your phone to your driver!
I haven't heard of this one before but apparently this Uber driver deliberately took a wrong turn and then told … -
Rude Customers when Delivering Food?
Let's hear some stories of rude customers when delivering food. What was the worst experience you have ever encountered?How … -
Craziest item left behind in your car by a rider?
As a driver do you mind driving lost items back to their owners? Is the surcharge you receive for driving … -
Car Upholstery Stain Removal Tips?
We have a new article in our newsroom on removing stains from your car seat upholstery. I am curious … -
Soon you will be able to order Uber Eats from the Uber rides app.
Uber is working hard to beat out the other food delivery apps by utilizing their large network of riders. -
Uber and Lyft drivers in LA strike over pay and working conditions
Anyone here take part in the strike that happened yesterday in Los Angeles? Curious to hear some first hand accounts. … -
The Top 6 Reasons Riders Tip their Drivers. Drivers, do you agree?
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Susan Fowler, the Uber whistleblower, opens up at SXSW about her fight against sexual harassment and discrimination.
During her talk, she spoke about the lessons she's learn, one of them being how diversity and inclusion programs aren't … -
Is London's new congestion charge "discrimination"?
Apparently, London Uber driver's believe it is and are taking legal action. -
All about the #1 course for Drivers, Maximum Ridesharing Profits
Let's get a thread going on Harry Campbell's (TheRideshareGuy) Uber/Lyft driver course, Maximum Ridesharing Profits. Who here has tried … -
Rideshare insurance, why do drivers need it?
Rideshare insurance from Uber and Lyft has major gaps that could leave you facing a huge financial crisis. Rideshare insurance … -
Budget Your Trip names RideGuru "a budget travelers must have tool"
Our friends at Budget Your Trip featured RideGuru on their blog today. Check out their review and why they suggest … -
Lyft's self driving cars in Las Vegas have given over 5,000 paid rides
With just 20 vehicles Lyft has serviced over 5,000 paid self driving taxi rides to customers in Las Vegas. They … -
Survey! Drivers, please help us to uncover the truth about rideshare driver pay.
Our friends at Ridester.com want to shed some light on how much rideshare drivers really make across the United States. … -
Uber regulars are forgetting how to use taxis.
Think about it, riders have become lazy and accustomed to every little detail being streamlined on the Uber app that … -
Uber drivers made 600 million in tips this year.
According to CNET "the longer tipping is available in the app, the more passengers hand over gratuities. For instance, in …
Featured Answers by lilly
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Here is the full review after he gave it a go for a week.
Top Takeaways
Pay is comparable but the rideshare bonuses really tilt the scales! Uber and Lyft pay top drivers up to $500 per week on top of fares just to get them out on the road.
Taxi passengers tended to be older, more mature and far more interesting. Many of them had a strong anti Uber and Lyft bias because of the increased congestion associated with rideshare.
The taxi sign-up process is much more onerous even though both rideshare drivers and taxi drivers are doing the exact same job. Jay had to submit fingerprints, a drug test, online training and even submit a few paper forms.
It requires far more skill to be a good taxi driver than a good Uber/Lyft driver.
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Yes, you can schedule a ride ahead in SF if you are worried about getting a ride, though as RedANT stated you should have no problem getting a ride on demand.
If you are looking for companies that focus on scheduling rides in advance you can use RideGuru's Fare Calculator and look under the "Book Ahead" tab for your trip to find companies that will allow you to easily book your ride in advance.
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Here is a handy guide for what each car size can accommodate!
Ridesharing is a common term used for app-based transportation services such as Uber or Lyft. There are many different rideshare companies and services around the world, depending on your location one rideshare service may be more prevalent than another. To see which company would be best for your travel needs try using our fare calculator and seeing which options are available in your area.
Try using RideGuru's fare comparison calculator to find out which service would be the cheapest for your trip!
Try asking our resident Rideshare Lawyer expert!
UBER: Open the Uber app and click on your profile (upper right hand corner), then click on "trips" to see a summary of all the trips you have taken along with the fares you have paid.
LYFT: Open the Lyft app and tap the upper left hand corner to open the "menu". Tap on "Ride History" to see a summary of all the trips you have taken along with the fares you have paid.
If you are looking for a ride try using RideGuru's fare comparison calculator to find the right transportation option for you! RideGuru is not a ride company.
No, that is just the max amount of passengers that can fit in the vehicle. The price will be the same whether you have 1 or 3 passengers!
Hi! RideGuru is not a transportation company but you can find a ride and a price estimate by using our fare comparison calculator.
Uber is actually rolling out a new service that guarantees the ride! It is called Uber Reserve. It doesn't look like it is available in your area yet but keep an eye out as they are expanding this service!
Have you tried putting your trip into our fare comparison calculator to find your estimated cost? RideGuru is not a taxi or rideshare company, we are an online rideshare comparison site to help you find the right company for your trip!
Have you tried putting your trip into our fare comparison calculator to find your estimated cost? RideGuru is not a taxi or rideshare company, we are an online rideshare comparison site to help you find the right company for your trip!
Have you tried putting your trip into our fare comparison calculator to find your estimated cost? RideGuru is not a taxi or rideshare company, we are an online rideshare comparison site to help you find the right company for your trip!
Hi Deb, Have you tried putting your trip into our fare comparison calculator to find your estimated cost? RideGuru is not a taxi or rideshare company, we are an online rideshare comparison site to help you find the right company for your trip!
Hello, RideGuru is not a taxi company! This article might help you determine what size Uber vehicle you will need to accommodate your luggage.
Are you looking for an estimate for your ride? If so, you can use our Fare Comparison Calculator to find estimated quotes for your trip!
Here is a great thread on booking rides in advance. With Uber and Lyft you can schedule rides ahead of time but they are not guaranteed!
Try Uber WAV! Uber Wav stands for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle. Uber Wav cars are vans/suvs that have ramps for motorized or non-folding wheelchairs and/or scooters. The cost of an Uber Wav is the same as the UberX cost for that city plus a $2 fee (fee might differ slightly across markets). Uber Wav is only available in select markets, you can use our fare calculator to see if it is available for your trip or check on Uber.com.
For more information on rideshare disability services, visit this article here.
Check out this article on scheduling an early morning Uber/Lyft!
Yes! Uber is available in Holland, though drivers are scarce these days!
Try using the RideGuru Fare Comparison Calculator to find the most economical ride for your journey. Each ride option will state if the ride can be booked in advance or not.
Where are you traveling to? Uber used to have a car seat option in some select cities but I am not sure how prevalent this service is anymore. Worth checking though! There are also a number of travel friendly car seats if you choose to go that route.