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AsStibelDude
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Posts by AsStibelDude
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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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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, … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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. … -
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 … -
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, … -
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 … -
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/ -
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 …
Featured Answers by AsStibelDude
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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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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/)
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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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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/)
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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.
I still haven't even gotten my beacon . the light up thingie.
What? So we can’t see the how far the pickup is AND we can’t see where the rider is going? They really don’t care about our schedules, do they?
Yes, I have had this happen to me before where the base fee (of which Uber takes 100% of) has changed on me. At first I thought the rate went up from 2.00 to 2.10 and I assumed it was a change that was simply not announced. I called BS but since this is Uber, I just let it go and kept driving.
Then I realized that the rate went down to 2.00 again...or did it? I saw it in my earnings reports that most rides were 2.10 but some were still showing up as 2.00. I too wrote Uber but never heard back.
Later, the rate was officially updated to 2.10 (this is Boston btw). I heard another driver tell me that Uber rolls out features and new pricing in phases so it must have been where I actually performed the pickups. I have yet to see a pattern but I decided to not give it too much thought.
You have to go look inside the website. https://partners.uber.com/login/
Just had my answer featured above. See link and screentho. It's only on the website.
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.
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.
I can't find it either. I just looked everywhere. It's a pretty important metric, so I am sure it's somehwere...right?
Don't care enough to open a case with Uber though.
I feel it's another way Uber/Lyft is trying to confuse us in order to make more money.
I did this in Boston a few years back. Remember the pressure of accepting 90% of requests in order to qualify. Imagine getting pings for 20~30 minutes away, and you are FORCED to accept them.
Also, when I did it, you needed certain number of prime time hour driving, which adds to the stress. I believe the program is still very much the same.
Having your own car is well worth it though. It was nice having a much newer car and being able to use it for personal use.
I did notice that. Well, anything is better than the previous logo which was like a weird, "C"?
I hear you about UberExpress Pool Holy cow, it's crazy awful. First of all, it's super dangerous and the hassel is insane. even more insane than Ubereats, which is saying a lot.
I drive in Boston, and I received an ExpressPool request at Mass Ave and Boylston (in fact more than once), which is one of the most crowded and jammed intersections of all time. I had to wait for students from Berkeley and Northeastern at that intersection, but it was virtually impossible for me to hold my ground. I ended up having to pull off and pull into another road, because there was NO WAY I could have stayed at the spot the app specified.
Convenient location? Sure, it's a nice central spot for these college students and I can see why the app would suggest that but, but it wasn't realistic at all. The pax understood and didn't care, except for the trouble of connecting over the phone, but I had a suspicion that I drove more than they had to walk. Follow me? I might as well have driven to their apartment.
I appreciate Uber trying, but I feel as though it isn't ready for prime time (hehe). They have to work out these kinks. I am sort of surprised it's already been released all over.
I don't have an Android. Can you tell me more about the app.
Oh, ok. I am in Boston, and mine hasn't been updated yet either. Wha...
Hey silver cabs! I am an Uber driver all the way on the other side of the planet. (Boston, US) We keep hearing about Melbourne in the news with so many entrants to the market. How are things looking over there?
I would, but it isn't avaialable here. Where are they anyways?
I of course strive to get 100% 5-stars, but I also try to look at it from a user's perspective where they should be critical if the ride doesn't perfectly go smoothly. If all drivers got 5-stars for all rides, then there won't be anything to differentiate the good drivers from the crappy drivers. As a person who prides in providing good service, I'd like to make sure my rating is higher than others.
I can argue about the current inflated star ratings all day. I am in the camp of having riders be more critical of their ratings and don't be shy about giving away 3 and 4 stars to be honest.
Now, that's all idealism. We won't solve that today. At the current state what would be fair for a less than 5-stars? Besides the blatant things like the driver being racist or smoking or something?
What I think deserves non 5-star ratings?
- Taking wrong turns, missing highway exits, because I wasn't paying attention?
- Getting into an accident while being at fault. Causing delay for the customer.
What I don't think deserves non 5-star ratings?
- Things that were outside of the driver's control.
- Accidents that wasn't the driver's fault.
- Unease or uncomfortable something, say weather, that is outside of driver's control.
- Things around customer preference that could have been fixed only if the user spoke up. (e.g. please close windows, the radio is too loud, the A/C is too cold, i prefer to sleep)
We have a myth?!! I'd love to hear one.
do yu mean Uber thinks you filed a claim for cleaning fee even though you didn't?
Maybe the customer said something. Some good customer who felt bad for throwing up on your seats.
Ha! I was gonna say. I thought you were saying that those "drunk" guys were actually masterminds and this whole thing was a plan to get prostitutes. If the guys requested a rider immediately, it would have pinged you, as you were probably the closest driver!
I usually turn off my phone for a few minutes after I cancel any ride. Super awkward when I get matched up with the same pax. Learned that the hard way.
You never told us about the drunk guys and what happened to them. I kept thinking they would circle back into the story. LOL.