rideshare safety
How Rideshare Drivers Can Get More Safety Value from a Dash Cam
Dash cams are already common equipment for rideshare drivers, particularly for those who spend long hours on the road or regularly drive at night. The bigger question is whether the setup actually cap...
Uber to Introduce Optional Livestream Feature for Teen Rides
Uber is expanding its teen safety tools with a new optional feature that allows parents and guardians to watch a live video feed during eligible teen trips. The feature uses the driver’s front-f...
Colorado’s New Rideshare Safety Law Takes Effect with New Requirements for Uber, Lyft Drivers
Colorado rideshare drivers are now operating under new statewide safety requirements after key provisions of the Colorado Rideshare Safety & Accountability Act took effect on Aug. 12. The legislat...
Uber Tightens Background Check Standards for U.S. Rideshare Drivers
Uber is expanding its background check requirements for drivers and couriers in the United States, introducing broader permanent disqualifications and a more comprehensive review of applicants’ ...
Wrong Passenger Pickups and How Rideshare Drivers Can Avoid Them
Most wrong passenger pickups do not happen because a driver ignores the verification process. They happen during the busiest parts of the shift. A rideshare driver pulls up outside a concert venue, an...
Veteran Rideshare Driver Shares Stories from More Than 30,000 Trips
A new book from veteran rideshare driver Darren Everett offers a firsthand look at the challenges, unusual encounters, and unpredictable situations that can come with working overnight rideshare shift...
The Most Common Reasons Rideshare Accounts Get Deactivated
For most rideshare drivers, account access is something that gets taken for granted until a warning email, document request, or unexpected suspension appears. When that happens, many drivers start ask...
Why Accurate Driver Profiles Matter More to Rideshare Passengers Than Many Drivers Realize
Questions surrounding account verification and profile accuracy are getting renewed attention across rideshare and delivery platforms after a recent investigation found online listings advertising Ube...
How Rideshare Drivers Can Reduce Pickup Problems During Busy Trips
Pickup confusion is one of the most common issues rideshare drivers deal with during daily shifts. Wrong pin locations, crowded pickup zones, unclear rider communication, and last-second location chan...