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 and other TLC driver requirements keep drivers and passengers safe. Paperwork Before the TLC evens considers a vehicle’s physical attributes, drivers have to…
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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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When you drive for a rideshare service, having a functional car is essential. Unfortunately, when your car is your place of business, it tends to wear down twice as quickly as it would if it were just for personal use. Wear and tear are inevitable, but that does not mean you are helpless against it.…
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Even though we see them every day, we often don’t think very deeply about the taxi cabs that fill our streets. They’re such a constant presence it feels as if they’ve always been there. But everything has a history, and the taxi is no exception. This is a brief history of the New York taxicab…
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As a rideshare driver, your car is your money maker. How well you equip your car can keep you and passengers safe and comfortable in your vehicle. Whether you are new to the rideshare game or want to boost your rating, this is what every Uber and Lyft driver needs in their car. Mileage Tracker…
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Driving for a rideshare company is considered one of the most popular modern side-jobs. It is easy to start, highly flexible, and available almost anywhere people might need a ride. However, just because you can quickly join Uber and Lyft doesn’t mean that there aren’t steps you need to take before starting. Fortunately, the Uber…
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