In a previous blog, we discussed the nature of Uber passenger ratings. This information is valuable to drivers, since being able to rate passengers can protect their interests. But what about your own rating as a driver? Just like with passengers, your rating impacts you as a driver. If your average drops below 4.6, you…
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Anthropologist Margaret Mead famously said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” History has proven this idea time and time again. Speakers inspire societal movements, discoveries alter science, and inventions change the way we do things. And if there is…
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The Big Apple is famous for many reasons, and aggressive driving and bumper-to-bumper traffic are just a couple of them. There is a reason that 55 percent of households in New York don’t own a car, after all. Whether you’re a passive or aggressive driver, there is only one kind of driver your passengers need…
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Nothing is worse than reaching into your pocket only to find that your wallet or phone is missing, especially when you just got out of a cab. As the cab driver, this scenario puts you in an awkward position, too. You may wonder what you should do with the lost item or whether you are…
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When dealing with customers, clients, or passengers, it’s inevitable that you will run into passengers who are less than ideal from time to time. The same is true when you drive for a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft. In most cases, the situation can be simply unpleasant or irritating. In others, the situation can…
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Driving for a rideshare such as Uber has a reputation of not requiring “skill” the way other careers do. But anyone who has driven for one of these companies knows that there is a lot more that goes into the job than simply driving. This is especially true if you want an above-average rating. These…
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Everyone who has ever gone through a driver’s education class knows that impaired driving is a huge risk factor for car accidents. That’s why such an emphasis is put on not driving drunk or texting and driving. However, there is another kind of impaired driver on the roads today that causes as many as 100,000…
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Accidents: at best, they are a terrible inconvenience for drivers. At worst, they are a driver’s worst nightmare. This is especially true if you are driving for a rideshare company like Uber. In the wake of an accident, your thoughts may be reeling with what you are going to do about the car, your job,…
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No airplane can transport passengers without meeting strict vehicle requirements. Although for-hire drivers aren’t transporting passengers nearly so far, there are still vehicle requirements to drive for the NYC TLC, too. These requirements keep drivers and passengers safe. Paperwork Before the TLC evens considers a vehicle’s physical attributes, drivers have to provide documentation that the…
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New York City prides itself on being wheelchair accessible. Almost all its public spaces, including hotels, sports stadiums, and city buses, can be accessed in a wheelchair. The same is true of its for-hire vehicles and rideshare services. If you want to help make NYC accessible to every visitor, read the requirements to operate wheelchair…
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