Before you can drive for Lyft, you must complete a free background screening that looks at your criminal history and driving record. The background check typically takes around 2–10 days. If you meet Lyft’s criteria, you’re ready to drive! Will you pass the background check? Check the criteria below to see. All sources are from […]
Uber Scooter & Bike Rentals? A Guide to the Uber Jump Service
Following the acquisition of Jump, Uber now offers electronic scooter and bicycle rentals in many US cities. Don’t be surprised if Uber scooters quickly begin to cover sidewalks in your town! What is it like to rent a scooter or e-bike in the Uber app, and why might you use it instead of a competing […]
All about Lyft scooter and bike rentals: Cities, prices, and how to ride!
Thanks to the rapid expansion of Bird and Lime, you can find electric scooters on the sidewalks of many cities across America. It’s not as widely known, but Lyft also has a scooter and e-bike rental program of its own. Here’s how scooter and bike rentals on Lyft work: Open the Lyft app and select […]
How much does Lyft cost? Get a Lyft price estimate
How much does a ride with Lyft cost? Lyft makes it easy to get a fare estimate inside the Lyft app or at Lyft.com. Enter your destination in the Lyft app to see an instant price estimate. But you might want to know more—How does Lyft calculate prices, and why do some ride types cost […]
Passing the Uber vehicle inspection: Find inspection locations, see the cost, and more
Did you know that in most states, all vehicles on the Uber app must pass an inspection before the driver can begin taking rides? So if you’re thinking about driving with Uber, be ready to get your car inspected! You can get an inspection at an Uber location, an independent mechanic, or do a video […]
All about Uber Black driver requirements: Car list, pay potential, and how to start
Uber Black and SUV are high-end services that offer on-demand rides in luxury SUVs or sedans. Uber Black costs more than twice as much as UberX, so it’s no wonder that some of the highest-earning Uber drivers are Uber Black drivers. Uber Black also has the strictest vehicle requirements—Only late-model luxury cars and SUVs can […]
RideGuru has a great forum for rideshare drivers and passengers
When you think about rideshare, you might think about the mobile apps that you use to hail a ride. But what really makes rideshare work is a community of drivers and users who come together to make one of the most interesting and exciting new phenomenons of this technological age. Part of that community is […]
How to rent a car for Uber & Lyft: See the best options!
Need a car to drive for Uber or Lyft? Uber and Lyft offer rental car programs that provide cars for drivers starting at $250 per week—with auto insurance and routine maintenance included. Renting a car is a great way to start with Uber and Lyft without making a big financial commitment. But is buying a […]
You can rent a car to drive for Lyft…but is it worth it? [Lyft Express Drive Review]
Did you know that you can rent a car to drive for Lyft through the Lyft Express Drive program? Express Drive offers weekly rentals through Hertz and Flexdrive that start around $250 per week, with insurance and routine maintenance included. Rentals are a good choice if you don’t own a qualifying vehicle or if you […]
Being a Getaround Host: A guide to to listing your car for rent!
You’re not taking full advantage of your car when it sits around unused. In the past, there wasn’t much you can do about that, but car sharing apps like Getaround are offering new ways to earn from your assets. With Getaround, you can get paid to list your car for rent, and Getaround uses technology […]