In May of 2020, Uber unveiled a “No Mask, No Ride” policy to curb the spread of COVID-19. According to this new rule, drivers and passengers must wear a mask at all times—no exceptions. Any drivers who don’t comply with this new standard could potentially lose access to Uber’s platform. Before drivers could open their Uber app, they must
For those of us who have hit up a rideshare app to get a lift, we probably all have a happy story or two about a great travel experience. A time when an Uber driver when above and beyond the call of duty to make our ride a pleasant one. Or perhaps car trouble left us without any other way
Trusting an Uber driver to take us to work, school, or maybe the grocery store seems like a simple transaction. You pay a small fee for your ride, maybe a tip, and you get dropped off. But just like any trip on California roads, you are always vulnerable to careless, reckless drivers as you ride. That risk you take even
Drivers for Uber may not have a clue who they’re picking up and riders usually don’t know a lot about the driver who pulls up. But that mystery can be a good thing at times. Sometimes the stars align and celebrities can surprise uber drivers and passengers with a drop-in. Famous people need rides too and they have been known
The Pink Dot grocery store at Sunset Boulevard and La Cienega in Hollywood rolled out three delivery robots in December 2020, and they’re a source of curiosity and amusement to human pedestrians. People photograph the machines, intentionally block their paths and even try to unlock them to see what might be inside. It’s just a matter of time though that
DoorDash now has occupational accident insurance coverage at no cost to its Dasher drivers. They might be eligible to make a claim under this insurance if they’re injured while on a DoorDash delivery. It covers medical payments, disability payments of up to $500 per week and survivors’ benefits in the event of a wrongful death occurring as a result of
