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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 spoke to a woman rider about this once. She was confused about what the wait time was. She was telling me about her past rides, and how she was charged for both duration and wait time.
That's when I realized that she kept thinking "wait time" was the same as the "wait time" fromt the taxi days. That's the term used to describe how long the trip is for traditional taxis!
Sunday EARLY morning is good. There are people either getting home from the night out OR people trying to get to places for the day.
Afternoon is completely dead. If you are a driver and want to work on Suday afternoons, make sure to have a full understanding of where the local events are.
BTW, dropping off people at football games is okay. Picking up is a nightmare. Don't do it.
It's a great question, but it's a difficult answer. My rule is to sit. Gasoline is the highest expense any driver faces. Why move and incur more? Never chase surges, and don't ever aimlessly drive around.
Of course, that's easier said than done. When you drop off a passenger, you can be anywhere, and you never know what the pickups are like there. So what do you do?
After drop-off in Suburban Areas or Places I am not familiar: When I am in a new area I am not familiar with, say in a new town in a suburb, I may drive a few minutes back to the main road, but then i sit. I sit there for 45 minutes or so, and if there are no hits, I would make my way back to the city, more populated areas, or places I know.
After drop-off in Urban Areas: I know the city pretty well, so I know where to be and want to be. Considering that my favorite places are always within a mile or two away, I do move around. This only works with experienced drivers though. If you aren't? I'd say sit.
So, I guess my advice is *When you are in doubt, stay put and sit*
omg. I just realized what your login is from.
Uber for puppies. Uber for mariachi bands.
....oh, right, those existed. LOL.
Yeah, when to say "no" and canceling a ride is the toughest part of this job.
The smell of wet dogs is a killer too. I've got dinged on "bad smell" (Lyft's "how to improve comment), and I swear it's because I had a dog in my car on a busy (and of cours rainy) day. I keep my car always fresh and clean. always. It stung when I saw that. Grrr.
See how many times I've had my car puked on, I'd say it's working. I am doing my part keeping these drunkasses off the road.
I am a hero.
I stopped paying attention to it pretty quick, but yeaj, I agree it's nice.
Lyft one is better. "Areas you can improve" is actually sorta helpful. Someone said, "didn't help me with my bag, even though I needed the help." Another said, "I sometimes don't wanna chat - early morning ride to the airport? That's my sleep time."
Honestly, I welcome these feedback.
Yeah, can you imagine if you were black and you had to go pick them up?
or decline and have your acceptance go to sh*t?
You are a better man than I am. I don't say no to dogs but I will admit, I do NOT enjoy them.
Well, here's a question for ya. What if the animal is soaking wet and muddy? I keep a beat-up blanket and towel in the back, and I have pulled it out a few times. Most of the time, the passenger I appreciated it. Praised me for being accommodating (and caring about their loved pets). These were the apologetic ones as they got on the car. Then there were few instances, they gave me the "you are weird" look and seemed disgusted that I offered. Bleh.
The guy got out of the car and then punched? So it wasn't some sudden knee-jerk type reaction?
That's manslaughter in my opinion.
is there a link on this?
Pogo is just a software that you parents can use to organize a bunch of parents to drive. I don't think they act as a rideshare company. not ad-hoc.
I thought it was every 10. No, it's five but you have ten for new photos.
That page says they provide insurance but it's only for during rides. So you aren't covered when ou are waiting or on the way to the pickup.
That scares me.
Thanks. Naturally, the conversation moves to the insurance if you are driving your own car. Are you an independent contractor? And who pays for the liability insurance? Is it similar to Uber's?
Driving kids must require crazy and special insurance policies, I'm thinking. One thing I know not to do is to open myself up for big liability.
Boston driver here. We have one company here called Sheprd. I thought about applying, but they seem to be very selective and they provide their fleet of cars (i.e. All Land Rovers.). Doesn't seem much like a rideshare but more of a school bus driving.
The diver schedules are henerated on a periodic basis and they are adjusted on a daily basis. It seems like a regular car service.
Are other companies like that? I think Sherprd is the only one in Boston that takes kids. (I think.)
It looks like in Florida, the policy follows the car, which means Lyft rented you the policy as well
https://www.horizonins.net/does-your-florida-auto-insurance-follow-the-car-or-the-driver/
Lyft Express does come with physical damage insurance. I'm sure they have a comprehensive. The problem is how much the deductible is. This page talks to the coverage and also mentions the deductible being "up to $2500."
https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001562707
Confusing thing? Glass may not have deductible. I would definitely talk to Lyft and see what they can do about it. Speak to multiple people at Lyft. I know the damage waiver thing makes it tricky, but...
As other posters have mentioned, slam on the gas and go super fast. Then slam on the brakes, so you can eject out of the front windshield. Stick the landing, and you are all set.
There's almost always surge when it rains.
It's like the rain paints our map red (with surge).