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Via Driver: Why Uber Drivers Are Switching to Via Rideshare

Christian here, Today we have a sponsored article from Via. They’re one of the biggest rideshare companies that has less than four words in their name and driving for them offers a lot of new and interesting mechanics around earning on the road. I encourage you to check them out!

Via Driver Overview

Via is a rather unique rideshare company when compared to the Big Two. Via drivers get paid to shuttle multiple passengers who are headed in a similar direction, only stopping to pick-up and drop-off on a corner to corner basis. Passengers then walk the last block or two to their destination to avoid unnecessary detours while making the rides more efficient. Most rides are shared rides on Via.

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How Does optOn Rideshare Insurance Work?

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Today we have a sponsored post from optOn, a new type of rideshare insurance that you only pay for when you’re using it. Currently, optOn is only available to drivers in Illinois, but keep an eye out as it rolls out nationwide. If optOn isn’t currently in your state, you can still find rideshare insurance options in your state here. As always, opinions are our own and reviews are done based on our experience as rideshare drivers.

OptOn is a new type of rideshare insurance that you only pay for when you are actually using it. It’s probably one of the most flexible rideshare insurance policies and it only requires a minimum of four hours of commitment. What’s not to love?

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What Happens If Uber Drivers Become Employees VS Contractors?

What would happen if Uber transitioned its drivers from contractors to employees? It’s a question being hotly debated right now, with drivers, companies, and investors all coming down on different sides. So what really could it look like if drivers became employees? Senior RSG contributor Christian Perea weighs in.

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Are Uber Drivers Independent Contractors? What Happens If They Become Employees?

There’s been a lot of debate in parking lots, boardrooms, and court rooms over the last few years over whether or not drivers for companies like Uber, Lyft, or DoorDash are really considered independent contractors. A recent ruling in California has once again brought this question to the forefront by adopting a new legal test known as the “ABC Test” to determine whether or not a company can classify a worker as a contractor.

The new criteria leans heavily in the direction of classifying almost every worker in the on-demand economy as an employee. Under the new rules, a company must prove that the worker in questions satisfies all three conditions before they can be labelled a contractor.

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Earn Even More Shop Your Way Points by Using the GasBuddy App

Today we have a sponsored post from Shop Your Way. From now until 10/7, anyone who signs up for Pay With GasBuddy using our link will get 50 cents CASHBACK in points from their first fillup and then 30 cents CASHBACK in points per gallon of gas for the next 60 days afterwards.

Shop Your Way and GasBuddy just launched a powerful new partnership that will allow drivers to earn rewards for every gallon of gas they put in their tank while using the Pay With GasBuddy card. That’s in addition to the $2 CASHBACK in points for every ride they give as an Uber driver. The combination of the two programs creates opportunity to stack rewards passively by doing what we already do: Drive a lot.

For those unfamiliar, Shop Your Way is a rewards program owned by Sears that rewards “CASHBACK in points” that can be used dollar-for-dollar at Sears, Kmart, Lands’ End, and online at ShopYourWay.com to buy millions of everyday products, while GasBuddy is an app that helps drivers find the cheapest gas stations nearby.

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6 Best Ways to Contact Lyft Customer Service for Fast Support

Like with any job, there are going to be issues and concerns that come up from time to time.  Knowing where to go and who to contact can save you a lot of hassle though when you do decide to reach out for help.  Today, RSG contributor, Christian Perea takes a look at all of the best ways to contact Lyft when you need help.

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How to Contact Lyft Customer Service

Contacting a live person at Lyft HQ for driver support can be hard, even if you live outside of San Francisco where Lyft has traditionally centralized its operations. Some drivers outside of SF doubt that people actually work for Lyft. Many suspect the whole operation is run by hamsters. Others say that Lyft HQ is actually run by a cabal of cyborg Facebook profile bots with a knack for stylish hipster marketing material.

Since getting support from Lyft seems to be so hard, people tend to get frustrated and head over to RSG to get advice. We are pretty cool with, although we cannot offer you any hipster marketing material (We can’t find any wire-frame glasses and flannel that suit us in 90 degree heat).

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Contact Lyft Customer Service

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