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How to Get In and Out of LAX Without Waiting Hours in Line

You may have heard about the horror show that is LAX-it (pronounced LA Exit). Passengers waiting to grab their taxi, Lyft, Uber, or Opoli waiting hours, drivers struggling to get into the lot – by all assessments, it was an unmitigated disaster. This is a temporary project, as the airport is currently undertaking a major renovation, which has pushed taxis and ridesharing companies into an external lot.

Of course, ‘temporary’ for major airport renovations is a relative term – this renovation is supposed to last until 2023. According to LAist, “LAX does not have an in-airport transportation system. This is supposed to change by 2023, when airport officials plan to open a rail system called the “Automated People Mover” (APM). The APM will connect the terminals directly to the Metro Rail system, as well as an offsite dropoff/pickup location and transit hub, and a consolidated rental car facility.”

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Basically, you can expect LAX to be some sort of headache until at least 2023, so if you’re planning any trips to or from LAX in the next 3-4 years, you’ll want to bookmark this page!

Want More Tips? Deliver With DoorDash

ddlgoDashers receive tips on 97% of their deliveries. DoorDash has a tip button and encourages customers to setup "automatic" tips. Become a dasher here.

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Uber Rewards: What it Means to You

In November, Uber invited some of its customers to use a new feature, Uber Rewards. The program is now official and will be offered to more passengers in the coming year. What is it? What are the benefits? And how will it affect passengers and drivers? In today’s post, RSG contributor Gabe Ets-Hokin wades into Uber’s legalese to get the answers.

As rideshare giants Uber and Lyft approach looming IPO deadlines, they’re looking for cost-effective ways to court passenger (and driver) loyalty to boost share value. Uber’s latest effort, launched last November, is called Uber Rewards, aimed at Uber’s most-valued passengers. Here’s what it is, what it does, and what it could mean for passengers and drivers alike.

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5 Misconceptions Uber Drivers Have About Their Passengers

When drivers first start out driving, there are plenty of misconceptions (and nerves!) that inform their first few rides. In this article, senior RSG contributor (and veteran driver) Jay Cradeur covers what passengers really want from their drivers.

When I started driving, I had very definite ideas about my passengers.  I thought I knew it all even though I had never been a passenger in an Uber or Lyft car.  I had been a passenger in taxis in cities like Chicago and New York, but that was a long time ago.

I believe most drivers feel this way when they get started.  I thought to myself, “how hard can it be?”   But after getting a few negative comments, and not too many tips, I began to unpack what it means to be a driver for a passenger.

In this article, I will share with you five misconceptions I had that I have had to change so I can maximize my rating and earnings as a rideshare driver.

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What Should/Shouldn’t Uber Drivers Allow in the Car?

After a certain number of rides, all rideshare drivers have some crazy stories to share. Sometimes the stories are funny, sometimes they’re weird, and sometimes they’re scary – and they all went down in your car. But what things are okay to do in a rideshare vehicle, and which ones should you shut down right away? Senior RSG contributor Will Preston shares the 10 things he won’t allow his passengers to do – and a few he will.

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People have tried some pretty crazy stuff in the several thousand rides I’ve done for Uber and Lyft. But you have to set boundaries for what you allow in your car, then stick with them. Some drivers allow different things, others do not. For example, not all drivers allow vaping or eating in their car, while others are totally fine with it.

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