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Salesforce’s biggest event of the year, Dreamforce 2015, kicked off today in San Francisco and will last through September 18th.  It is taking place at multiple venues throughout downtown San Francisco, including the Moscone Center, Marriott Marquis, InterContinental, the Palace Hotel, Hilton...
Uber advertises that uberX drivers can make up to $28/hour in fares. (After 25% Uber commission, the hourly rate is $21/hour.) It sounds good. But how much do uber drivers really make in the San Francisco Bay Area? I have been driving uberX...
Uber now has a dedicated pickup and dropoff location at Shoreline Amphitheater. This will make it easier to find riders after events.   The pickup and dropoff zone is located in the parking lot closest to the theater on the southeast side,...
For Riders Uber allows riders to cancel a trip request without charge for up to 5 minutes after your initial request. After the 5 minutes passed, the rider is charged a $5 fee to compensate the driver for his or her...
Picking up and dropping off passengers is allowed at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). In order to do so, the driver must display an Uber placard and the TNC permit obtained from Uber, which allows Uber drivers to pick up and drop...
Uber just announced a regional fare cut – on July 31, UberX fares for the South Bay and East Bay will be reduced by 15%, while San Francisco’s fares remain unchanged. What does this mean for the drivers and riders? As...
Signing up for Uber is simple. But what exactly does it take to drive for Uber? The basic Uber driver requirements are: Minimum 21 years old; A valid driver’s license, registration, and insurance; Clean driving record; Pass a background check; A 4-door...
Signing up to drive for Uber is a fairly easy process. Simply go to www.uber.com, click on “Become A Driver,” and fill out the form. On the sign-up form, you will notice a field called “Invite Code.” At the time,...