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Our Favorite Uber Driver App Features

August 26, 2019 Nkiru Enemchukwu Leave a comment

Uber hasn’t always enjoyed a great relationship with its drivers in the past. Drivers have staged protests in various cities, protesting perceived injustices like rate cuts. In the last few years, Uber has been rocked with various scandals that saw the resignation of its previous CEO, Travis Kalanick. In a stunning about face, the company changed its focus to its drivers. To help improve driver experience, Uber introduced the Uber 180 Days of Change program in 2017. The rideshare giant introduced many new Uber driver app features including friendlier acceptance rate policy, setting arrival times, 6 driver destination filters per day, phone support and many more.

In this post, we will review our favorite Uber driver app features

Our Favorite Uber Driver App Features

The Driver Profile

I love this feature because it allows riders learn more about their drivers. This feature will allow Uber drivers build a profile that will publicly display personal details about themselves in-app for riders to see. These details include previous compliments given to you by riders, your hobbies, how long you have been on the platform, how many trips you have taken and so many more.

Real Time Earnings Tracker

Track your earnings in real time right from the app with this feature. Once you sign into the Uber driver app, the real time earnings tracker sits at the top of the screen of the Uber driver app. See how much you have earned at a glance as the feature gets updated after every trip.

Uber Long Trip Notification Feature

Now with the Long trip notification feature, Uber will provide a notification on the driver’s accept screen any time there is a long trip. Although long trips are a plus for drivers since it means more money, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, drivers do not want to take long trips either because they are rounding off for the day or simply not in the mood. When you receive a new trip request, your Uber Driver app will notify you if the estimated trip duration is a long one, so you have the flexibility of planning your time in advance.

Just below the estimated time to arrive at the rider’s pick-up location, you will see a [Long Trip] notification if the estimated trip duration is going to be a long one. Uber will indicate the estimated minutes or hours it will take to complete the trip. If the trip will last about an hour, the Uber app will display 40 minutes – 1 hour. This will help the driver know if to accept the request or decline.

Please note that rejecting a long trip will not attract any penalties.

Uber Phone Support

Now, Uber drivers can contact Uber by phone whenever they need help or have a question about driving with Uber. According to Uber, “We’ve heard from driver-partners everywhere that you’d like the option of contacting us by phone… We want to be there for you—whether you’re on the road or off. So thanks to your feedback, we’re introducing 24/7 phone support” the company stated on its website.

The 24/7 phone support is available within the Uber Driver app. It connects drivers with a live support agent within minutes and issues are quickly resolved.

How It Works

Open your Uber Driver app
Tap Help
Tap the blue phone icon
Tap Call Support

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Uber Payment Options For Drivers and Passengers

June 11, 2018 Nkiru Enemchukwu Leave a comment

Uber has made transportation easier and more convenient, it is quickly becoming the sought after option. Driving with Uber is one way you can earn more money. It affords flexible hours and a chance to make good money on your own schedule. With Uber drivers, you can be rest assured of professional service as drivers try to keep up their ratings. Also, Uber drivers can be reported and terminated from the service if there are passenger reports of misconduct on the part of the drivers.

With the Uber app, ride requests have been simplified for riders and drivers. Uber drivers are matched with passengers once requests are placed. Payments can also be effected via the app. In this post, we will discuss Uber payment options for both passengers and drivers.

Uber payment options

Uber passengers get a fare estimate before even starting a ride. This helps them decide if to go on with the ride or cancel the ride request. This fare estimate is shown to the rider before completing the ride request process on the Uber app. Passengers pay for the rides via the credit or debit cards tied to their Uber accounts. Some markets like Nigeria and India allow passengers pay for rides using cash.

For drivers, Uber credits their accounts at the end of the week after deducting commissions. So, how exactly does this work?

Uber payment options for passengers

Now, riders have the opportunity to pay for rides either with cash or electronic cards. You can add or update your Uber payment options as needed. To pay for rides, you can update your payment method to the options available in your state- credit cards, cash, or a PayPal account.

At the end of the ride, your selected payment method is charged. To add, modify or delete a payment method, follow the steps below:

ADD A PAYMENT METHOD
1. Select “Payment” from your app menu.
2. Tap Add Payment.
Then carry out any of the actions below:

SCAN A CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD
1. To scan an electronic payment card, click the camera icon.
2. Center your card in your phone’s screen so that all the 4 corners flash green. Cards with embossed letters and numbers are easier to scan.
3. Enter the card’s expiration date, CVV number, and billing ZIP or postal code.
4. Click SAVE.

MANUALLY ADD A CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD
1. Enter your card number.
2. Enter the expiration date, CVV number, and billing ZIP or postal code.
3. Click SAVE.

UPDATE CARD INFO

1. Select “Payment” from your app menu.
2. Select the payment option you’d like to update.
3. Tap the three dot icon, tap edit.
4. Make changes, tap SAVE when you’re done.

If you made errors with your card numbers, you will have to delete the entry.

DELETE A PAYMENT METHOD

1. Select “Payment” from your menu.
2. Select the card you’d like to delete.
3. Tap the three dot icon in the upper right corner.
4. Tap DELETE, then confirm.

Uber Payment Options for Drivers

First let’s review how driver earnings are calculated:

Your final pay at the end of the day depends on some factors:

Trip fare – This is calculated based on the time and distance of the trip
Commission – How much commission Uber takes off each ride fare
Booking fee – Uber collects this from the rider on your behalf. This is used to cover the costs of insurance and safety features. It doesn’t affect your fare
Tolls – If you had to pay toll at any point during the ride.

Your earning per ride = Trip fare + Tolls

Drivers have 2 Uber payment options:

Direct Deposits – This happens every Thursday via direct deposits straight into your bank account.
Uber Instant Pay – With the use of your personal debit card, the Uber Instant Pay option allows you to cash out up to 5 times a day. However, you are charged $0.50 for every time you cash out. Also, most Mastercard, Visa or Discover U.S. debit cards associated with traditional checking and savings accounts are accepted when you use them on Instant Pay. Instant Pay allows drivers to cash out their earnings on demand (instead of waiting a full week!). The program disburses funds upon the driver’s request and has no minimum cash-out amount.

You can also request an Uber debit card that links to a business account setup through Uber’s partnership with GoBank. Disbursing to the GoBank card does not incur a $0.50 fee; however it involves all of the responsibilities that come with having a checking account. Visit the nearest Uber office to you to find out if this option is available in your state.

Conclusion

For passengers, the Uber app strives to make transportation as seamless as possible to make the process easy for riders.

Uber as a business is quite flexible and lucrative. It gives car owners opportunities to make money using their personal vehicles at their own convenience. You can easily join the Uber business by clicking this link.

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Top Uber Cities For Uber Drivers In The U.S

October 6, 2017 Nkiru Enemchukwu Leave a comment

To be labelled as one of the top Uber cities in this context is way beyond the size of the city, population and basic economic factors. It involves the culmination of all the aforementioned factors. Simply put, these factors have to come together seamlessly for a city to be termed “one of the top Uber cities“.

A recent survey conducted by Zen99– a San Francisco based financial software company, shed some light on the determining parameters of top Uber cites. The company examined what percentage of a city’s population depends on cars, what proportion is young and open to new tech development, weather conditions, and average commute times. After examining these factors, they came up with a result that graded all Uber cities according to their possible profitability for rideshare drivers.

The table below is adapted from the results of the survey:

#	CITY	PUBLIC TRANSIT USERS (%)	POPULATION (%)	WORKERS EARNING 65K+ (%)	SUNNY DAYS (%)	JAN 2015 AVERAGE GAS ($)	CAR INSURANCE ($)	CELL PHONE TAXES (%)	SCORE
1	Washington	38.5	31.7	49.6	56	2.52	1390.9	11.6	76.1
2	Boston	33	34.3	37.3	58	2.26	1174.5	7.8	74.5
3	San Francisco	32.7	28.6	51.3	66	2.8	1013.9	10.2	70.4
4	Seattle	20.9	30.6	45.6	47	2.5	1016.9	18.6	68.7
5	Atlanta	8.9	30.3	35.3	60	2.1	1021.5	8.8	64.2
6	Minneapolis	12.5	31.9	29.5	58	2	1373.3	9.4	63.3
7	New York	56.7	25.1	33.6	58	2.6	1614.7	17.7	60.6
8	Austin	4.2	30.6	28.4	60	1.8	1061.2	11.7	60.3
9	Chicago	27.8	27.4	30.9	54	2.2	1243.5	15.8	59.8
10	Denver	7.4	28.7	29.1	69	1.9	1042.3	10.7	58.4

Note

What we find in the table above is a complete evaluation of the market conditioning of 10 Uber cities. Do note that other expenses like cost of car insurance cost, gas cost and even cell phone taxes. These are all necessary expenses incurred while running a transport business.

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A Review of Uber’s Commission in the U.S

October 3, 2017 Nkiru Enemchukwu Leave a comment

Since Uber first launched operations in 2012, its popular low-cost service- UberX has always had drivers pay Uber 15% as Uber’s commission. This means that, Uber takes one-fifth of every rider’s fare as commission.

Changes In 2014

This took a sudden turn in 2014 when Uber started reviewing this percentage and increasing commissions in certain cities as a test. Beginning in May, Uber asked UberX drivers in San Francisco to start remitting 20% commission as against the previous 15%.

Later in May, Uber put a small group of new drivers in San Francisco and San Diego in a pilot program which saw them paying commissions as high as 30%. Also, drivers who signed up after September 2, 2014 had to pay over 25% as Uber’s commission. Drivers felt this was largely unfair and took to the streets in protest, especially because it put drivers in a situation where they had to work more to retain the same pay grade. Uber called this commission reviews ” a test” but some of these tests became permanent once Uber saw the consequences weren’t exactly dire.

Changes In 2015

In mid 2015, Uber silently increased commissions from 20% to 25% for new drivers in five cities. These cities include New York, Toronto, Indianapolis, Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts.

Changes In 2016

Uber’s commission in San Francisco remained at 25% in 2016. It seemed the tests and wavering commissions in 2015 happened because Uber was trying to deduce if high commissions can limit the influx of new drivers in the test city. To buttress this point, a Forbes post stated that:

“Keeping the higher commission to recent drivers doesn’t actually limit its impact very much. Uber’s workforce is constantly churning and growing: In January, an Uber-conducted study showed a quarter of its active drivers had joined in the last month. It’s unclear if raising Uber’s commission deters new drivers from signing up, but if the policy has spread from its first test city, it suggests it makes economic sense.”

In 2016, Uber said it would increase the 20% commission paid by drivers in Australia to 25%. However, General Manager of Uber Australia said that it would only apply to drivers who join the service after April 24.

These changes and varying commissions are not totally out of place in the business world. For any business to thrive and compete effectively in an open market, it is essential that it keeps tweaking its policies till it arrives at something that works for all. However, it is important that the rideshare giant irons out discrepancies and arrives at a satisfactory percentage for all.

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7 Instances Where the Kommen App Can be A Lifesaver

October 3, 2017 Nkiru Enemchukwu Leave a comment

In certain situations, booking uber rides with our Kommen app can be a lifesaver. Requesting an Uber on-demand is fine, but booking your rides ahead of time is even better. Certainly, there is no harm in trying to maximize your hours and this post will share 7 instances where our Kommen app can do this for you.

Business Meetings

Being tardy for an important meeting is never a good look. You can ensure your prompt arrival by simply booking your ride ahead probably with a 5 or 10 minutes allowance for any unplanned incidents.
If you have to book at the last minute, uncertainties are even more likely to occur and that might affect your travel time.

Dinner/Dates

If you do not want to be late to pick up that important dinner date, booking your ride ahead of time is one way to go. It frees you to enjoy the other activities involved in getting ready for the date and not having to worry about getting a cab or waiting for your driver.

Long/Very Busy Days

Having a busy day can make you forget you will need to get home at the end of the day. You have the option of pre-booking your ride with the Kommen app before the close of work. Now, you can focus on the tasks at hand and then slip into a waiting ride at the end of the day with no hassles.

Tight Plan/Schedule

Having the kind of day when you have to be at several places at once? Then pre-booking your ride will not only save you time, it will also save you the stress of waiting in between trips or trying to find a cab.

Airport Rides

The ride to and from the airport just got easier with Kommen. Pre-booking your rides with Kommen helps to ensure that you plan your trip smartly. By doing so, you do not have to worry about keeping your eye on your luggage while trying to request or hail a ride.

Bad Network Coverage

While using the Uber app, it is important you have excellent network coverage. So, in a situation where you have to take an Uber and you do not have access to the internet or not enough to run the app – having a pre-booked Uber ride by using the Kommen app will ensure you do not panic or get stranded.

Low Power

Similar to the one above, you can’t always trust your battery power too. Especially towards the end of the day, there is always a possibility that your battery may have powered out. The way to proactively handle such a situation is by having your rides prebooked.

How?

Kommen is an android app that lets you schedule your Uber rides ahead of time for up to 30 days. This app was launched about 6 months ago and has since been used by thousands of Uber users who have expressed their satisfaction with what it offers and how it operates. The Kommen app complements the Uber app and they both work side by side to give you the ultimate ride experience. Have yourUber rides booked with Kommen and let it worry about getting you there .

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What is UberEXEC?

September 28, 2017 Nkiru Enemchukwu 2 Comments

UberEXEC is similar to the UberBLACK service Uber also offers but it was created with the corporate executive in mind. This service is mostly used by professionals and business executives to execute official duties. Currently available in Singapore and a few cities in the United Kingdom, vehicles eligible for the UberEXEC service are luxury cars with polished leather interiors.

Why UberEXEC?

As a business executive, whether you spend your day closing deals, delivering standard business proposals or crunching numbers; the journey to begin the day’s activities needs to be comfortable. With UberEXEC, Uber gives you a chance to impress your clients with a professional but luxurious looking ride and saves the time you would have spent hailing a cab at the same time – eventually making sure that you make all your meetings early. You can also share your ETA so your colleagues know exactly where you are at all times. This service is only slightly higher than other low cost Uber services.

Driver Document Requirements

The requirements for becoming an UberEXEC driver are quite similar to UberBLACK driver requirements with just a few exceptions. Please see below:

You must be at least 21 years old and you must be able to provide these documents:

Should have 3 years of driving experience
Pass Background Check
Must have in-state licence/registration and insurance (Vehicle Registration can be on anyone’s name)
Valid VIN, licence plate and expiry date.
No DUI/Drug related charges in past 7 years
Must have Commercial Insurance Original Copy
Must have MDOT Certificate of Authority
Must have commercial driving license

Vehicle Requirements

Vehicle must be 2012 or newer
Exterior color should be Black
Interior should be in black leather or vegan leather
Excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition
Clean titles
Vehicle with 4 full independent opening doors and minimum 4 seat belts
Should pass Uber Inspection test
Must have commercial insurance

Eligible Vehicles include :

AUDI A7, AUDI A8 (Short wheel base), AUDI A6 (C7 Shape & 5 seater only), BMW 5 SERIES SPORT (5 seater only), BMW 5 Series (New shape), JAGUAR XF SERIES, JAGUAR XJ SERIES (Short wheel base), JAGUAR X TYPE, MERCEDES S CLASS (Short wheel base), MERCEDES E CLASS, TESLA MODEL S etc.

How UberEXEC Compares to Other Uber Services

Provided below is a comparison of UberEXEC rates and other Uber services:

UberEXEC Rates compared to other services in London

Rates	UberEXEC	UberXL	UberX	UberLUX	UberWAV	UberPOOL
Base Fare	£4	£3.50	£2.50	£5	£2.50	£2.50
Per Minute	£0.30	£0.15	£0.15	£0.55	£0.15	£0.15
Per Mile	£2.40	£2.10	£1.25	£3.55	£1.25	£1.25
Cancellation Fee	£7	£7	£5	£10	£5	£5
Minimum Fare	£10	£7	£5	£14	£5	£5

UberEXEC Rates compared to other services in Singapore

Rates	UberEXEC	UberEXECLARGE	UberX	UberXL
Base Fare	S$7	S$10	S$3	S$5
Per Minute	S$0.45	S$0.60	S$0.20	S$0.35
Per Km	S$1.95	S$3.23	S$0.45	S$0.80
Cancellation Fee	S$10	S$10	S$6	S$6
Minimum Fare	S$15	S$18	S$3	S$8

Drive with Uber in Moscow, Russia

September 27, 2017 Nkiru Enemchukwu 7 Comments

Uber in Moscow is an app based taxi alternative service that launched in Moscow in 2013. The service allows you to request rides using the Uber app and then connects you with a driver within minutes. Since the service launched in Moscow in 2013, thousands of drivers are enjoying the opportunity to make some money on their own schedule.

Do you want to sign up to drive with Uber in Moscow, Russia? Please follow the steps below:

How To Drive With Uber In Moscow

Don’t Forget the ‘Age-Factor’

Before we go on to give detailed steps to aid your decision to drive with Uber in Moscow, you must know that of the many important policies that Uber takes seriously, age is the most imperative and it varies for different cities. To be a driver with Uber in Moscow, you need to be at least 21 years old.

Please Note: If you are not a citizen of the Russian Federation, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan, you need to bring one of the following documents confirming the right to work within the territory of the Russian Federation:

Residence Permit of the Russian Federation;
A temporary residence permit;
The patent for the territory of Moscow;
A work permit in Moscow.

If you meet these requirements, you can go on to follow the steps below:

STEP 1 – Ready Your Documents

A photo of you (a clear headshot)
A driver’s license
- Drivers must have held their license for up to a year
3 years driving experience
Vehicle registration documents
You are to provide a photo of your license plate
Vehicle insurance document (if you already have a car you intend to use. (Level of Insurance coverage depends on the type of Uber service you select)
Airport permit
Vehicle inspection form
Ensure the vehicle registration number is listed
All the documents above must clearly show a valid expiration date

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However, If you are a partnering firm who intends to register a fleet of vehicles, you must provide:

Certificate of state registration of IP (or LLC)
Certificate of tax registration (TIN on the SP or LLC)
The General or a notarized power of attorney, if the Director-General or the SP will not be present on the connection
Order №1 of the appointment of the Director (for LLC)
The passport of Director

STEP 2 – Signup Online

Once you have all of these documents, the next step is to sign up through the Uber website – using our link: uberkit.net/signup. (You get a signup bonus if you use our link, which has our signup referral code already pre-populated). Note – the links redirect to the correct Uber URL.

STEP 3 – Wait for Results of Tests

The documents collated in the previous steps are used for a background check that an intending Uber driver must agree to if they would get through the onboarding process. Here, Uber conducts thorough background and criminal checks on all intending drivers.

The background check takes about 2 to 4 weeks depending on how long Uber’s sources take to do their thorough check. The results of the checks will determine if you can be an Uber driver as you need to have a clean driving record to qualify.

STEP 4 – Get an Uber Approved Car

Note-if you are a driver looking to work for an existing Uber partner, ignore this section and skip to STEP-5

As for the vehicle to use, you need to make sure it fits the car requirements specifically for Uber drivers in Moscow (or your specific city). Note – Uber has various services, so you should know which service you are interested in before buying a car (if you do not have one). See the section below on “Selecting an Uber Service” for more information on that. You can also check our list on Uber Car Requirements: 580 UberX Cars Analyzed for a list of some approved cars. Some of these requirements include the fact that the car year is 2009 or newer-Uber car year requirements vary by city. It is currently year 2009 or newer in Moscow. The car should also have no major cosmetic damage and have 4 doors. Salvaged or rebuilt vehicles cannot be used, and full-size vans or marked vehicles such as taxis are a no-no as well. Also, note, whatever vehicle you get it will have to go through an Uber approved Vehicle inspection.

STEP 5 –Interview

Once you have completed the preceding steps, you will be able to go in to the Uber office for an interview, for which you should make sure you have sufficient street and route knowledge regarding your area/city. You should be dressed professionally for this interview.

If you pass the interview, you will be invited for a training session at a specific date, after which your vehicle’s documents will be checked, and you will officially become an Uber driver and/or Uber partner.

You will also receive an Uber-issued cell phone which will have the Uber application installed on it to allow you to get clients. However, if you wish to use your own smartphone, it is perfectly fine to return the cell phone.

What to do if your vehicle does not fit Uber requirements

Keep in mind, there is no need to give up, if your personal vehicle does not fit the requirements that are necessary for an Uber vehicle—in fact, many people tend to invest in a new car before becoming professional Uber drivers.

However, I would recommend not going overboard when you are purchasing a new car to be used as an Uber vehicle. It is a good idea to select an average but sturdy car that is not a particularly new or fancy model but fits Uber’s car requirements. Note – See the “Nice to Know” section for due diligence you should probably do, before buying a car specifically for Uber.

Selecting an Uber Service in Moscow

UberX is the mid-tier cost Uber service, and it also gets the most patronage from Uber passengers across the globe for this reason. This is the category I would recommend starting out with. UberBLACK is a little more expensive, as you need to have a black and slightly more polished vehicle. This earns a little more money than UberX, and is a good option for people that want to earn a little more per client.

UberSELECT is a premium service that sits between the UberX and the UberBLACK. SELECT vehicles must be able to convey about 6-7 passengers.

Pricing and How Much Drivers Can Make:

Uber prices in Russia are outlined below:

UberX

Base fare: ₽50
Cost per min: ₽8
Cost per km: ₽8
Service fee: ₽0
Cancellation fee: ₽99

UberSELECT

Base fare: ₽149
Cost per min:: ₽14
Cost per km: ₽10
Service fee: ₽0
Cancellation fee: ₽149

UberBlack

Base fare: ₽199
Cost per min:: ₽20
Cost per km: ₽15
Service fee: ₽0
Cancellation fee: ₽190

A driver can also use the prices listed above to estimate per ride earning. Available statistics show that drivers can make from 80,000 to 100,000 rubles per month driving with Uber in Moscow.

Nice to Know

If you want to drive with Uber in Moscow, you have to bear in mind that you will be utilizing a certain amount of money to pay for fuel and other maintenance related expenses.

In addition to the afore-mentioned, you have other costs like car maintenance, insurance costs, car depreciation, and Uber royalties. If you want to assess the profitability of Uber – whether as a one man business (a sole Uber driver); or as an Entrepreneur with multiple Uber cars in his/her fleet, then you need to download either of our Uber Kits at the top right corner of the pages below:

That’s all there is to driving with Uber in Moscow. Please feel free to share your signup experience with us in comment section

Top Ride Sharing Companies

September 25, 2017 Nkiru Enemchukwu Leave a comment

This post contains information about top TNCs (Transport Network Companies) also known as top ride sharing companies that Uber drivers should be interested in learning about. This knowledge will help Uber partners/drivers understand how well the competition is doing and how to take advantage to maximize earnings.

What are TNCs?

Transport Network Companies create a network through which drivers and commuters are connected. The TNC industry has witnessed a large influx of interested players all vying for the chance to compete fairly in the ride sharing market.

See below a list of top TNCs in the world:

Uber

Uber was founded in March 2009. The San Francisco ridesharing company was founded by Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp. As of today, the company is valued at over $65 billion and has services running in over 400 cities across 60+ countries. In 2016, the company projected a revenue of about $5.5 billion.

Uber has not disclosed specifics of the number of drivers registered on its platform but we do know that as at 2015, there were about 327,000 active drivers in the US alone. Although pricing differs from city to city, the company’s UberX service is considered to be cheaper than regular taxis in most part of the world. Currently Uber deducts from 20 to 30% as commission from driver earning and drivers in the US can earn up to $100,000 yearly.

In most Uber cities, Uber drivers must be 21 and above and they are expected to own a very clean car with no scratch. The car must seat at least 4 people and should not be older than 10 years old. Uber drivers sign up online, undergo a background and vehicle check and they are all set. Most times, the process takes about a month (less or more) depending on your city.

Didi Chuxing

Didi Chuxing is a Chinese variation of the Uber business. This business recently purchased Uber China’s business after years of stern competition between the two. The company was founded by Zhang Bo, Cheng Wei and Wu Rui. The company, founded in 2012, is estimated to have about 300 million users across over 400 cities in China. It works mostly with taxi drivers to provide rides in China. It is the top player in the Chinese market and is considered affordable enough for the people.

Ola Cabs

Ola is a top player in the Indian transport ridesaring market. The company was founded in 2010 in Mumbai, but now operates out of Bangalore. Revenue from 2014 – 2015 is estimated at 4.182 billion INR ($62 million). The company is a strong Uber competitor, working with cab drivers to build a system similar to Uber.

Drivers have to state in advance what times they can operate during the day and since they always stay connected through the GPS, they have to take up cab requests as soon as they pop up (else they get a call from their service executives). This is not exactly flexible for drivers. Drivers for Ola make about 35,000 to 40,000 rupees a month.

Lyft

Lyft is Uber’s fiercest competitor in the US – and it operates only in the U.S. The company was founded in 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmerman. In 2015, the company gathered $800m in revenue. Like Uber, it runs an app through which drivers are connected to riders who need to be picked up. As at March 6th 2016, Lyft had about 100,000 drivers in the US.

Lyft’s commission is between 20 to 30% depending on the city. Apart from being 21 or over with a driver’s license and insurance/car registration documents, a Lyft driver should own a 4-door car that is 2004 or newer.

Cabify

Cabify is an international transportation network company. It provides premium vehicles for hire via its smartphone mobile app. Like in Uber and Lyft, vehicles are driven by their owners, who must pass a rigorous selection process. The service is currently operating in Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. It offers two services, one for corporate clients and another for private passengers.

All Cabify drivers must pass psychometric tests, tests for alcohol and drugs, and a city orientation test. They must show they have no criminal record or traffic violations. The service also considers itself 20% cheaper than regular taxis.

GoCatch

GoCatch is a service similar to others discussed above. The service was founded in 2016 and has been in competition with Uber since then. It is currently operating in Australia. Drivers are mostly regular taxi drivers, but people with private cars also drive on the platform. On an average, the service is considered cheaper than regular taxis but it is still not as cheap as Uber.

The company, however, plays strongly on the fact that it has no surge pricing feature. Uber has already made reforms to it service since GoCatch launched. This reforms even saw Uber replacing its Surge Pricing feature with Upfront Pricing.

Careem

Careem is a multinational transportation network company operating an app-based car booking service company based in Dubai. Riders can make requests for immediate or later scheduled pick-ups through the Careem phone app. This service was launched in 2012 and considers itself a major Uber competitor in the Middle East.

Careem operates through a network of 80,000 drivers in 31 cities across 10 countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Four million people have downloaded the Careem app. Uber has also spread its service across the Middle East, launching operations in nine countries. As FME writes: “The company claims it had 395,000 active users in the region in this year’s first quarter, a 500% increase over the same period last year. In 2015, it announced it was also investing $250 million to expand to different cities in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan.” Uber launched its service in the Middle East in 2013, a year after Careem.

Conclusion

There are a few facts that can be drawn from the post above:

Uber is considered to be a global rideshare giant and an industry leader – has more drivers, riders and rides happening in over 400 cities worldwide and almost 70 countries.
Although Uber is not winning in all its cities, other competitors listed above are still yet to hit prices as low as Uber.
Uber is worth more than most of the companies above

Although not invincible, (the demise of Uber China is a proof of that) Uber has an edge over other rideshare services as a more global firm.

Reasons You Should Book An Uber With The Kommen App

September 19, 2017 Nkiru Enemchukwu Leave a comment

In case you have not been introduced, our Kommen app lets you schedule your Uber rides ahead of time for up to 30 days. This app was fully launched in 2016 and has since been used by thousands of Uber users who have expressed their satisfaction with what it offers and how it operates. As you read this, you might be wondering why you should prebook Uber ahead when you can just wait till when you need it. This post contains 4 important reasons why you should prebook your Uber rides with Kommen.

Be Proactive

Booking beforehand means thinking ahead of time. It allows you to plan and make ample use of your time. Waiting till the last minute is never as fulfilling as being way ahead by making plans. In truth, scheduling is a part of business and even our everyday life. It is fast becoming the right way to commute as well.

It’s Convenient

For some of us who love to plan weeks ahead or even up to a month, the kommen app is the way to go. As a busy professional various apps have been designed to help us carry out tasks as at when due – alarms, reminders, memos, task managers and ride schedulers. Now you can add Kommen to the list to help you get to where you want to be conveniently.

It Saves Time

When you book a ride yourself, you mostly have to wait several minutes before your ride gets to you. When you set your pre-booked ride for a particular time, the Kommen app is designed to deliver your ride to you at that time. Which means that you rides are ordered minutes to the set time. This allows you to get your ride just when you need it – saving you a lot of time. Also, you are reminded when your ride is on its way, freeing you to deal with other important issues and not worrying if your ride will be on time or not.

It is Reliable

The Kommen app has been applauded by many of its current users. You can just create a schedule and have no doubts about getting your ride on time. Kommen is a trusted companion designed to get you places in a timely fashion.

How to Get Kommen

Kommen is currently available for download on Google Play Store. At the moment, the app is only available on Android, but plans are afoot to launch our iOS App in not time. You can choose to get notified once our iPhone app is released by clicking the ‘notify me’ button on our page. To learn how to use the Kommen app after download, please visit here

To download Kommen go here: www.trykommen.com

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Why You Should Schedule Uber For Airport Trips With The Kommen App

September 12, 2017 Nkiru Enemchukwu Leave a comment

When taking a trip, whether for business or personal reasons; ensuring that you are at the airport on time is a priority. It’s no fun to miss your flight, since it’s not exactly easy or free to have a flight rebooked. Making sudden alterations to a flight schedule is usually on a “must need” basis.

This post will give genuine reasons why you need to be proactive in planning your airport trips by letting our Kommen app get you to or out of the airport on time

Time-Saving

When you schedule Uber to get you to the airport, this helps you manage and save time. Some mornings are peak periods and getting an Uber driver can be a hassle. Once you have your Uber scheduled, you can focus on getting other issues sorted out in the morning of your trip and not want waste any time trying to secure a ride.

Forget Nothing

With last minute planning, comes the probability of forgetting something important. Getting your rides planned and settled will ensure that you have time to deal with other aspects of your journey and ensure that you don’t have a hard time getting in or out of the airport. You do not want to get all the way to the airport only to realize you forgot to pick up something important.

Avoid Getting Stranded

There are times when waiting till the last minute to request an Uber can be a terrible idea. You may end up either having to pay so high because ‘demand is off the chart’ or there are ‘no cars available’. It is not to say that booking your Uber ahead of time eliminates the ‘no car available’ factor totally, but the automated retry function embedded our Kommen app lets you relax while packing your stuffs without even knowing there is a battle ongoing somewhere to get you a ride.

How to Get Kommen

To download Kommen go here: www.trykommen.com

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