Sergio Avedian (Uberserge)
Ride Apprentice from Los Angeles, CA
Blogger, Podcaster, Active Rideshare Driver/Coach
1300 Rider DriverActive Uber/Lyft driver in Los Angeles, contributing writer for Rideguru and RSG (The Rideshare Guy), podcaster, rideshare driver coach, independent consultant to rideshare and tech companies.
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What’s the weirdest thing you’ve transported without a passenger?
I got a ping in Malibu, I show up at a 20 million dollar beachfront home, some dude comes out … -
Do you allow passengers eat in your car? Have you done a fast food drive through with a passenger?
I don’t allow anyone in my car with food nor I’ll do a crazy In & Out run with a … -
Should cities ban e-scooters?
After watching this idiot on the highway, I'd say time to start writing massive tickets and geofence all of them. … -
This takes the cake, a man riding his Lime scooter on the highway in Texas, crossing 4 lanes of traffic!
I personally had enough of these pests. Littering the sidewalks, irresponsible riders not obeying traffic laws and all without a … -
Alleged Uber driver's steering wheel comes off during mid trip?
I'm not buying it but if so what a horrifying experience, so much for car inspections I guess!https://twitter.com/_shawndagoat/status/1154214260349820928?s=19 -
Uber cutting 400 jobs in their marketing department!
The ax has fallen at UBER, let's see how many of the 400 become drivers. https://www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2019/07/29/uber-cuts-about-400-jobs-from-its-marketing-team.html?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQA#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnbc.com%2F2019%2F07%2F29%2Fuber-cuts-about-400-jobs-from-its-marketing-team.html -
Be careful drivers, there's a new Uber scam, don't fall for it!
Don't fall for it, it could ruin your month until Uber reimburses you.https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/scammers-target-uber-drivers-pay -
Top executive COO of Lyft John McNeil leaving Lyft after two top executives COO/CMO left Uber last month!
Rats are jumping off ship before it goes down?https://techcrunch-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/techcrunch.com/2019/07/29/report-lyft-coo-jon-mcneill-is-leaving/amp/?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Ftechcrunch.com%2F2019%2F07%2F29%2Freport-lyft-coo-jon-mcneill-is-leaving%2F -
A new study says 28% of delivery drivers have eaten some of your food!
Wow, take a bite off my full slab of ribs? How dare you?https://wset.com/news/nation-world/study-says-28-percent-of-delivery-drivers-have-eaten-some-of-your-food -
UBER announced they're going to kick low rates passengers off the platform, what should that rating be?
For drivers it's important to keep a 4.60 rating otherwise they're facing deactivation. Should Uber apply the same metrics to … -
Will you dump yiur personal vehicle and stop driving altogether and just use Uber & Lyft?
Uber & Lyft want you to stop driving and utilize your hard earned dollars better by not owning cars. What … -
What is your opinion of Uber & Lyft's rating system? What would you change?
Ratings on the Uber & Lyft platforms has its drawbacks, what are some positives and negatives? What would you change … -
What would you change about Uber & Lyft? Do you think they're unethical or shady?
Satisfaction/trust by drivers for Uber & Lyft is amongst the lowest in any industry, what would you change about the … -
What would you change about Uber & Lyft passengers?
Would you change anything abojt UBER and Lyft? Service, cars, drivers? Don't hold back. -
What would your dream rideshare company look like drivers?
From rates to benefits to payout ratios to anything that comes to mind. Don't hold back! -
Can rideshare drivers manipulate thw surge? Why are they forced to do it?
https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/can-uber-drivers-really-manipulate-surge-pricing-as-reported-in-the-media -
Can drivers manipulate the surge? How do you avoid the surge as a passenger?
Surge Club, news all over main stream media, is it possible that a few drivers can manipulate the surge?https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/can-uber-drivers-really-manipulate-surge-pricing-as-reported-in-the-media -
Surge Club, does it exist? Why are drivers doing it?
A lot of news lately about surge gaming and manipulation by drivers at airports. Is it possible? Why are they … -
Will you get into a driverless car? If so would you pay the same price as a human driven car?
Lyft is testing it’s driverless cars in Las Vegas, they’re offering rides for 20% more than a human driven car. … -
If Uber and Lyft raised their prices by 30%, would you still use the service?
Passengers have been living in a subsidized fantasy land for the past six year. In order for Uber and Lyft …
A lot of NY drivers are locked out of both platforms since they can not complete 425 rides a month trip quota, I thought 80% Uber and Lyft drivers were part timers. Flexibility and Freedom rhetoric by both companies is just garbage!
You're not alone. I had a driver friend who's 74 taking care of 2 kids get deactivated by a DUI claim of a passenger. He has COPD, the caught syrup he takes eminates an alcoholic smell. Uber suspended his account for 48 hours telling him that an investigation will take place. They did not even call him to get his side and on the third day he was permanently deactivated a week before Christmas. He's done over 8000 rides with a 4.95 rating. So, moral of the story is, UBER is like the LAPD, shoot first ask questions later. All drivers are one fraudulent complaint from deactivation. Is it fair? Of course not, that's why drivers need a law like AB5 in CA to protect them.
But my friend is going to sue UBER in small claims court and civil court. If you can get a labor attorney to take your case on a contingency basis, go for it, you have nothing to lose.
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Not true, Uber sets the rates, drivers will get to raise or lower the surge multiplier at 3 tiny airports, that's it.
I totally agree with you. I appreciate your comment!
I agree, not going to make drivers more money but the comfort of not taking shit pings is priceless.
You're not in CA I'm assuming? Major changes are taking place here as far as their IC vs employee battle, mostly positive for drivers but we always will be at the mercy of the evil algorithms.
It's called throttling and those evil algorithms, so much for flexibility and freedom. I get skunked often, it's UBER After all.
https://therideshareguy.com/skunked-by-uber/
They're making big changes in CA to keep drivers as IC, they even removed the AR numbers from the drover app. I still think they're punishing drivers though.
https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/uber-is-making-big-changes-in-california-for-drivers
I agree with you 100%. Written extensively about it last week and this week about oversaturation, enjoy the articles.
https://therideshareguy.com/skunked-by-uber/
https://therideshareguy.com/driving-ubers-way-vs-driving-my-way/
Great changes over the past month due to AB5 will they make the driver more money? Time will tell, but knowing destination is a big plus in order to avoid money losing trips.
Read my article in the Rideguru Newsroom tomorrow, good news
Read my article in the Rideguru Newsroom tomorrow, good news
How did they exactly put the screws to the drivers in CA again? I must be missing something!
What you suggested can only be done on Lyft, on Uber you must rate the passenger immediately after the trip ends, it is one and done if you want to continue receiving ride requests. Read my article regarding the subject!
https://therideshareguy.com/ratings-game/
Never knew that passengers cared so much about their rider ratings. Once you lose the 5, it's almost impossible to get it back as a driver or a passenger. I wouldn't worry too much about it 😆
I agree with you, time will tell
So much for algorithms 😆
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