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Ridesharing Safety: Tips for Using Uber & Lyft Services
Passengers of ridesharing services should keep safety a priority. They risk injury from car crashes and assaults to identity theft and rape and much more.
How risky is your Uber ride? Maybe more than you think
When you agree to Uber's terms and conditions, you basically sign your life away, consumer advocates say. So then, what happens when a driver hits you on the head with a hammer, as one passenger claims?
How Much Will Uber Spend to Get Its Way?
Uber is able to maintain its barely-regulated business model by dedicating millions to lobbying the policymakers who are in charge of regulation.
How Uber Drivers Might Be Ripping You Off
Have you ever wondered why your ride cost more than you thought it should?
How Uber Used a Simplified Business Model to Disrupt the Taxi Industry
By offering all three benefits of a price- and proposition-simplifier, Uber's founders were able to create a service no one knew they needed.
Four Things About Uber You Wish You Never Knew
Is "ridesharing" safe? Who are these amateur uberX drivers and are they properly screened for criminal backgrounds? Do they have proper insurance? And what h...
Uber’s new restaurant guide uses trip data to tell you where to eat
Uber's trip data tells it a lot about how to optimize its services, including routing and pickup spots, but the info also reveals incidental patterns that..
Business Travelers Are Using Ubers More Than Taxis
For the first time, according to expense software company Certify, business travelers are hailing Ubers more than they're hailing cabs.
Uber, but for women? Probably illegal, experts say
An Uber-like service that arranges rides exclusively for women, by women may sound like a great way to fill a market niche. But it’s probably illegal under antidiscrimination laws, experts said.
Older People Need Rides. Why Aren’t They Using Uber and Lyft?
Seniors need transportation alternatives more than ever, but many are intimidated by ride-hailing apps.
Don't blame Uber for being an attractive job opportunity for many Americans
Even if driving on the Uber platform is terrible, it's probably less terrible than other service jobs.
Do I Need Rideshare Insurance If I Drive for Uber or Lyft?
If you drive for a ride-sharing company, don’t assume that the damages for those accidents will be on the company’s dime. We help figure out whether the rideshare insurance is for you and how it can give you peace of mind when you hit the road.
Common and weird things that people are leaving behind in their Ubers
Don't feel bad, you are not the only one who has ever forgotten something in an Uber.
Lyft and Uber Safety Tips: Get There Safely
When taking a rideshare, especially alone, staying on your toes and using the right apps will help you get there safely. Our Lyft and Uber safety tips
How Canceling Your Uber Ride Affects Drivers
If you’ve ever called an Uber—and waited longer than you’d like—you probably might feel tempted to cancel the ride altogether. In the end, you might end up paying a small $5 fee for your driver’s time, the probable worst-case scenario. But there are several reasons why Uber’s existing policies, in particular, aren’t so great for drivers when you decide to cancel last-minute.
How Much Should You Tip Your Uber Driver?
The new economy doesn't necessarily need new rules when it comes to gratuities for services.
Why Your Uber Driver Is Purposely Taking a Longer Route
This is why it feels like you're stuck in the car for a long time.
Why Your Uber Ride Is Suddenly Costing a Fortune
Driver shortage, customer surplus, and harsh financial reality.
How to delete Uber and Lyft from your life
It may shock you, but you don’t have to use Uber or Lyft.
How to Use Uber and Lyft When You Travel
Ridesharing apps have been around for years, but if you're behind the trend, it's not too late to learn how to use Uber and Lyft when you travel.
