Election Day is Coming

With the 2016 election campaign winding down to the last days we are reminded of our right to voice our electoral vote. This year (like the last eight years) will forever be known as a historical. Without getting into the personal preferences of who I would prefer to be president of our nation, I'd like to remind each of you that Uber and WhyDriveCA is here for you.

Whether you're an Uber driver wanting to cast your vote or a voter needing a ride to the voting station - it's important. And WhyDriveCA is here for you.

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2016 election

Tuesday, Nov 8

Polls are open 7 AM–8 PM

If you’re in line by 8 PM, you’re allowed to vote. Bring an accepted form of ID, if required. If you've voted in California before, you don't need to show ID. If you’re a first-time voter, registered by mail, and didn’t include your driver’s license number, California ID number, or the last 4 digits of your Social Security number on your registration, you need to include a copy of accepted ID with your mail-in ballot and you may be asked to provide ID if you vote in person.

Acceptable forms of ID include a current and valid photo ID that includes your name and photograph. Examples:

• Driver's license or ID card of any state
• Passport
• Employee ID card

To find out where your voting station is, click here.

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*Courtesy of Uber and Google

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Don't want to fight the traffic? Let me take you there... Hit me up by telephone/text: 916-790-3717, by email: WhyDriveCA, on Twitter: @ca_whydrive or on Facebook: WhyDriveCA.

Hot off the Uber Presses

About a month (or so) ago, Uber implemented a change that all riders and drivers should be aware of.

Check it out...

*Captured from the Sacramento Uber Movement website.

What does this mean to everyone?

Well, if a passenger appears to be a minor and has no adult accompanying them - their ride can be cancelled.

A lot of passengers and drivers may not be aware of this latest change but WhyDriveCA is hoping to help you understand and be kept up to date with changes as they happen.

I'm sure there are people who won't like this change but looking at the bigger picture of it - it's in place to help protect our children. As a driver and a parent, I am all for the change. Even to the extent that I could lose out on the fare. I have transported teens (and one who was still in elementary school) who had no adult companion present. I was nervous about these riders and with the youngest one, I was beyond concerned for their safety and lack of parental/guardian presence.

I've already experienced not so happy teens that I've refused rides to as well as teens and adults alike who appreciated the "good looking out" for them. I truly think this is a win/win - even if it makes life a little inconvenient.

What are your thoughts on this matter? Feel free to comment and share todays post.

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Need to get somewhere but don't want to fight the traffic? Let me take you there... Hit me up by telephone/text: 916-790-3717, by email: WhyDriveCA, on Twitter: @ca_whydrive or on Facebook: WhyDriveCA.