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by Jonathan Knope on October 19, 2018 14 Comments

Best Phone Mount According to Uber Drivers

Harry here. I’m always surprised when I take a ride in an Uber as a passenger and see my driver staring at his lap for directions. Come on guys, get a phone mount! Today, 5-star Uber driver Jonathan Knope reviews some of the most popular car phone holders and the best phone mounts on the market.

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Car Phone Holder

Car phone holders, aka phone mounts are a staple for drivers everywhere. Having your directions available hands-free is not only important for your safety, but safety of the people around you.

Especially if you’re a rideshare driver, passengers like to feel safe, and if they see you staring at your lap all the time, they may not give out those all-important five stars.

This is safer than staring at your lap while driving!

Recently we had the opportunity to compare a selection of the best phone mounts. Check out the video below or read on to see the full review.

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by Jonathan Knope on July 30, 2018 1 Comment

How To Use Lyft: App Tutorial For Drivers & Passengers

Not everyone is as comfortable with smartphones as they’d like, so today RSG contributor Jon Knope walks through the driver and passenger side of the Lyft app.

Passengers: Click here to download the app and ride Lyft

Drivers: Click here to sign up to drive for Lyft

Learn How to Use Lyft

On this blog, we frequently get questions about how to operate the various rideshare apps – and how to use Lyft is no exception. To help answer those questions, we’ve put together a couple of video tutorials to walk you through every step on how Lyft works, both as a driver and as a passenger. We’ve also extracted the most important info into an FAQ format below each video. (For a walkthrough of the Uber apps, click here!)

How to Use Lyft

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by Jonathan Knope on June 23, 2018 4 Comments

Uber Invite Code: The Biggest Uber Sign Up Guarantees By City

Uber has started moving away from sign up bonuses, but that doesn’t mean they’ve done away with incentives entirely. Today, senior RSG contributor Jon Knopecovers Uber sign-on guarantees by city and how you can take advantage of these guarantees to make the most money.

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Uber Invite Code and Sign Up Guarantee

Although sign-up bonuses seem to be a thing of the past, Uber’s sign-up guarantees are going strong. Here are the top ten Uber sign-up offers by city, and how to make the most of them.

Uber’s “guarantee” structure has drawn some criticism from many drivers since many folks sign up under the impression that, once they complete the required number of rides, they’ll take home a big chunk of cash on top of their regular earnings. Instead, the guarantee typically amounts to much less. If you were offered a Uber invite code guarantee of $300 after completing X number of rides, and you made $297 in fares while completing those rides, you’ll only collect a measly $3 extra.

Uber’s messaging seems to be doing a better job of explaining how the guarantees work but if you’re looking to sign up, make sure you read the fine print.

Uber Sign Up Bonus

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by Jonathan Knope on May 9, 2018 17 Comments

How Does State Farm Rideshare Insurance Work?

Rideshare insurance can be a complex topic, but as more carriers launch policies, there are more options and resources available for drivers every day. Today, senior RSG contributor Jon Knope takes a look at State Farm’s rideshare insurance policy. For a full listing of rideshare insurance options in your state, head over to our Insurance Marketplace.

State Farm is a major player in the rideshare insurance business, and they offer a unique type of coverage. More importantly, State Farm’s rideshare insurance policies are being offered in a growing number of states – and they’re already a popular choice for many renters and homeowners.

If you’ve already got State Farm insurance for something else, you may find it quite affordable to bundle in a rideshare insurance policy. Here, we’ll talk about how State Farm’s rideshare policies work, how much they cost, and how they stack up to other rideshare insurance providers.

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by Jonathan Knope on July 28, 2017 7 Comments

How Does Farmers Rideshare Insurance Work?

Farmers was the first insurance company to offer rideshare endorsements – an insurance mechanism which expands the applicability of your personal policy to prevent dangerous lapses in coverage. Although many other insurers have joined the rideshare party since then, Farmers remains a reliable and affordable option for drivers looking for some peace of mind on the road.

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