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  Uber Pricing is officially *whatever they want to charge*. No longer based on time and distance

  Uber can charge whatever they want now. Basically, Uber charges whatever the rider is willing to pay. It isn't based …
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  A day in the life of an Uber, Lyft and Juno driver who makes about $6,000 a month in NYC [CNBC]

  This is pre-covid, but gosh, this is sort of article that sets the wrong expectation for new drivers and the …
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  Uber goes Public - Good article on Uber's history and timeline.

  Good article on CNN Business and a brief summary on what Uber is.Uber launched in 2009 with the goal …
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  The Ride-Hail Strike Got Just Enough Attention to Terrify Uber

  It was *likely* the largest-ever gig worker protest to date.If you missed all the activities from around the nation, …
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  Uber settles disputes with thousands of drivers ahead of its IPO

  I didn't know this.Uber says it has reached settlements with a large majority of the 60,000 drivers in the …
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  Daimler, BMW Throw In $1 Billion to Battle With Uber, Lyft - TheStreet

  What a crowded market.German automakers Daimler (DDAIF) and BMW (BMWYY) are teaming up and committing …
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  Uber will soon know if you’re drunk and could refuse to pick you up

  Doesn't this eliminate like 90% of the Uber application.  How the heck am I supposed to get home now?Uber …
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  Driver: I wasn’t on my phone, I was eating a hash brown

  Best. Defense. Ever “[The driver]  says the officer thought a hash brown he was eating while driving was a cellphone. …
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  Uber driver accused of raping woman in Dorchester (Boston) held on $10K bail

  As a fellow Boston rideshare driver, I am completely sickened."BOSTON (WHDH) - An Uber driver accused of raping a …
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  Passengers. Would you give me 5-stars if I asked for 5-stars (verbally or through a sign)? ...or would you ding me just for asking?

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  Passenger Scam: Riders don't get off.

  This happens to be from time to time but I never gave it that much thought in the past.  However, …
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  Wheel Mate for Auto Execs and Rideshare Drivers [Amazon.com]

  Can we add this to one of the essential items rideshare drivers need? You gotta admit, there is a lot …
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  Can you drive for Uber if you have a speeding ticket in the last few years?

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  What happens when an officer pulls over an Robot Taxi or an autonomous car and there's no driver?

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  Police: Woman crashes stolen cab, tries to steal dump truck and a police cruiser in Lowell

  Thug life. https://whdh.com/news/police-woman-crashes-stolen-cab-tries-to-steal-dump-truck-and-cruiser-in-lowell-2/
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  Is Uber Eats worth it for restaurants while paying 30% commissions?

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  Medallions up for grabs. 80% off?

  Look at what I ran into. Wanna own a taxi business in NYC? https://www.taxicabuniverse.com/index.php/category/133-medallion-shl-for-sale One guy has one listed for …

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   4 years ago in  Driver. What's the weirdest tip you got from your rider? I got an ice cream bar yesterday

  Scallions for me.  Grocery tips are surprisingly common.   And I drive in the city too, not near farms. 

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   4 years ago in  The more you use Uber, the more expensive it gets. (Upfront Pricing)

  Haven't you heard? Uber can charge whatever they want now. Basically, Uber charges whatever the rider is willing to pay. It isn't based on time and distance anymore. 

  Uber quietly has updated their official pricing policy, and they updated their websites and disclaimers too.

  Do you know what's really messed up? The drivers aren't even told how much the rides are, and they are only paid a negotiated rate based on time and distance.  So they get paid the same amount regardless of what the riders are paying. It's not a percentage anymore.

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   4 years ago in  Free Uber Eats Food Trucks on Election Day!

  That’s pretty cool. Now I just have to find where they are. :)

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   4 years ago in  Free Uber Eats Food Trucks on Election Day!

  Huh? I don’t know what UberEats Food Truck is. Do I call and request it?

  If it isn’t that, how’s it different from any other UberEats. 

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   4 years ago in  Do I still have to help handicapped passengers into my car with Covid?

  Did we have to help them before? Are there services for that?

  What about drivers who aren’t physically able to do that. This can’t be a law. 

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   4 years ago in  Birds’ new business model is selling scooters

  Sad indeed. Big $35B dream is gone.
  Selling their scooter is a direct admission their *Renting* business has failed 

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   4 years ago in  Can Uber and Lyft drivers recover from a one-star review?

  Driving an Uber is all mental. We drive people day in and day out. Staring at the ratings is one way we can keep track of our lives. 

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   4 years ago in  Do Uber drivers change the music selection based on the passenger?

  yes

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   5 years ago in  My hubby is a rideshare driver and I HATE it

  Well, in general, the demographics of people who take Ubers are younger generation. Not sure about beautiful but younger more affluent people take them, sure.  Then it also depends on where. If your husband chooses to drive in downtown Boston like Back Bay or Financial District, he’d definitely see young female professionals. This is even more true near campuses, like in Cambridge.

  Not sure if drivers are all that successful in meeting females while driving for Uber but that’s hard to comment specific to your husband. Yes, the encounters are there, but I’m thinking it’s easier to meet someone at a bar than driving for an Uber

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   5 years ago in  Uber Copter is now available for everyone!

  Not really for “everyone.”   It’s for everyone who has money. 

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   5 years ago in  As a driver, what are some annoying things passengers do to you?

  LOL.  Sitting up front AND silent? Yeah, that's crazy.

  I am surprised to hear you still get passengers who ride up front. Unless, of course it's a party more than 3.

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   5 years ago in  Would Uber/Lyft drivers take me to a drive-in theater if I asked? What would it take for you to stay through the movie?

  Uber pays so little for the time waiting, that I would never take this deal. I want to be paid a living wage, like $15 to $20.

  Wait, Uber charges like $0.30~ a minute, so that translates to $18~20? (minus their commissions)  OK, I will do it. I am in!

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   5 years ago in  New York City extends its cap on new Uber and Lyft vehicles [The Verge]

  We are all doomed. 

  Then again, we will all just go back to being taxis 

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   5 years ago in  Do drivers really want to become employees? What about the "work when you can" flexibility?

  Driving is yet another job that’s horrible for your back!  LO

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   5 years ago in  My interview with Alex Cohen on Spectrum Channel One this week

  "Don't accept all rides Uber gives you."

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   5 years ago in  Uber Driver Helps Woman Escape The Clutches Of A Creepy Nice Guy

  Yeah, that’s what this belligerent rapist would have tried. So shameful. 

  Some guys don’t get the hint. 

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   5 years ago in  Personal protection for riders and drivers. Do you have suggestions on what to carry?

  I love it how that can be the answer to 80% of rideshare questions out there

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   5 years ago in  Can I drive and operate an Uber in multiple cities/states/territories?

  I had no idea of this.   Really?  I guess the regulations are much less strict for driving a burrito over real people.

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   5 years ago in  Uber Driver Helps Woman Escape The Clutches Of A Creepy Nice Guy

  Maybe it would have been more effective if a girlfriend showed up.

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   5 years ago in  Amish Uber: Michigan Man Launches Horse-And-Buggy Ride-Hailing Service [US News]

  LOL. Nah, I think it's a joke.

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   6 years ago in  Is driving from 9-5 a pipedream for an Uber driver?

  Here's an advice.  To be a good rideshare driver, you have to be mindful of the demand of people's travel. At first, you have to do this consciously.  Check your local Amtrak schedules, look up local events, when and which restaurants are busy.  You have to do this while also gauging the *supply*, ie other drivers.  

  The good news is that you will quickly learn and go into a routine.  You will just naturally know, and it becomes a part of your shift.  

  Further advice: here are the hot times, at least wher eI am, and usually in urban areas:

  • 6:00AM to 10:00 - People going to airports or for work.
  • 12:00PM to 1:30PM - People going to lunch
  • 4:00PM to 7:00PM - People going home and to dinnesr, etc.
  • 10:00PM to 2:30PM - People going home from bars (especially weekends - infinite demand)
  • Plus any other times when there are local events

  Keep track of your hot and popular times!

  Good luck!

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   6 years ago in  New UBER APP Features

  Wait, I got it. To see the Uber acceptance rate and cancellations, you have to log into the web dashboard, it will display the metrics there. (https://partners.uber.com/login/)

  This brings up a question whether Uber actually cares about these metrics anymore.  They obviously track it (as you can see it in web), but the fact that they have hidden it from app makes me think they don't care anymore.

  There was a court dealing on this where Uber cannot deactivate the drivers for low acceptance rates.  We are independent contractors and do not have to take rides we do not want to.

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   6 years ago in  Acceptance rates in new app?

  I justed posted this elsewhere, but since this is the same question, I will re-post.

  It looks like you can no longer see the acceptance rates and cancellations in the new Uber mobile app.  To see the those Uber acceptance rate and cancellations, you have to log into the web dashboard, it will display the metrics there. (https://partners.uber.com/login/)

  This brings up a question whether Uber actually cares about these metrics anymore.  They obviously track it (as you can see it in web), but the fact that they have hidden it from app makes me think they don't care anymore.

  There was a court dealing on this where Uber cannot deactivate the drivers for low acceptance rates.  We are independent contractors and do not have to take rides we do not want to.

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