As an Uber driver, getting tipped is the goal but it isn’t always easy. Especially when compared with other service-sector jobs such as hospitality, hair and beauty salons. Since Uber introduced in-app tipping in 2017, research has found that almost 60% of Uber riders never tip and only 1% always tip. This makes the average tip…
Uber is announcing new flexible insurance policies for drivers from late August 2020 through a partnership with INSHUR.
At INSHUR we look for ways to help Uber drivers make more money – revealing where the crowds are is one of them. But as many events have been cancelled this year due to COVID-19, identifying reliable rider pickup locations has become a bit of a guessing game for Private Hire drivers.
Whether you’ve been driving professionally for weeks, months or years, it’s easy to jump straight behind the wheel and drive onto the road without carrying out a full safety check. But, this could mean a higher chance of having an accident.
Airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and Stansted are usually ideal places for Uber drivers to pick up passengers and get tips. But as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we look at whether it might be worth waiting elsewhere. This information was updated on 10th February 2021. Before you visit an airport, make sure to check the latest…
Kwam Green is a TLC driver who has found himself navigating a global pandemic in one of the busiest cities in the world and then contracted the virus himself, and thankfully, was luckier than others have been. INSHUR asked Kwam to share his experience on how things have changed during the lockdown period, as well as…
Managing your money can be challenging in the best of times but over the past few months, you may have found yourself trying to navigate completely uncharted territory with your finances leaving you insecure and vulnerable.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our everyday lives. Unprecedented shifts in rider behaviour have further impacted the lives of rideshare drivers. The hustle and bustle of ‘normality’ in cities like London, Birmingham and Manchester changed, beginning to dramatically decline in early March (Citymapper Mobility Index).
Mental health is an incredibly important topic for everyone, now more than ever. As our roads start to become busy again and Uber drivers get back in the driving seat, it’s natural to feel anxious at the prospect of returning to work.