When we need a ride share service, Uber is our first choice. The prices are pretty fair and the app is pretty reliable.
We’ve used Uber during trip in India, Azerbaijan, Portugal and various other countries.
A few years back, an Uber drive got an assist in a drug bust. This morning the ride share was summoned to help after another crime. Continue reading Man Shot In Brooklyn, Orders Uber To Get To Hospital Instead Of 911
Many of us take an extra step before making a variety of purchases by picking up gift cards at office supply stores like Staples to earn 5X miles and points.
Since the Chase Ink cards earns 5X points at office supply stores, I purchase gift cards for gas (Shell), Amazon.com and Target. There are also a few other gift cards that I purchase from time to time. Continue reading Reminder: Earn 5X Miles and Points For Your Uber Rides
I’ve heard stories from Uber drivers of long drives they did for customers. However, I didn’t know if there was a rule regarding how far they could go.
Business Insider for Yahoo says, “There isn’t a distance limit for Uber rides, but there is a time limit.” Continue reading Uber Has A Four Hour Time Limit For Rides But No Distance Limit
The Michael W Travels family is on a month-long trip around South Asia.
During our trip, we’ve visited five countries. While visiting our third stop, I made it to my 100th country!
We’re currently traveling around India which is the final country we’ll be visiting during our trip. Continue reading Get Around & Save A Small Fortune With Uber In India!
Uber and Lyft frequently send out targeted offers to save some money on rides.
I’m an infrequent ride share user so I rarely get to take advantage of them.
In early June, Uber sent me an offer to save 50% off 5 rides. I ended up requesting an Uber for Kim to save her some money and also took advantage of the other 4 discounted rides while away in Baltimore. Continue reading Sweet Deal? 50% Off Lyft Rides- Targeted Offer
Uber sends out discount ride offers from time to time but they never seem to be of use to me.
I rarely use Uber unless we’re traveling. It just so happens that while this new promo is available while we’ll be away for a couple of days. Continue reading Sweet Deal! 50% Off My Next 5 Trips with Uber
Talk about a sneaky move…
An Uber driver dropped off his passengers at the airport and then headed back to try to rob their home in San Matteo, California.
Jackie Gordon Wilson was arrested the following day. Continue reading Uber Driver Drops Passengers At Airports, Then Attempts To Rob Their Home!
Last week, I wrote about an interesting Lyft money saving offer.
Yesterday, Uber got in on the fun sending me a really nice offer which I most likely won’t have a chance to use. Continue reading A Sweet 50% Off Uber Rides Deal Which I Won’t Be Able To Use
Back in May former MLB star and New York Mets player Lenny Dykstra was arrested for an incident during an Uber ride.
The story got a bit weirder when Dykstra claimed that the Uber driver kidnapped him. Continue reading Former Baseball Star Lenny Dykstra Indicted For Drugs, Threats From Uber Incident
The Michael W Travels family is currently on a month long summer trip.
When visiting a city, our preferred form of transportation is walking. When we need to go to further areas, we love taking public transportation.
During our trip, Uber was a real bargain in Ukraine. The rideshare didn’t work in Moldova and it seemed to work in Azerbaijan, although we couldn’t get it to work at the airport. Continue reading Our Awkward Uber Experience In Baku, Azerbaijan
