BrianTheScrewDriver

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  Uber Wait Time is now 7 minutes from the previous 5

  I do not understand how it takes 7 minutes (plus the time it takes for me to get to you) …
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  Uber CEO tries UberEats and makes...craploads

  Dara tries UberEats and makes $106 in half a day, over $33 an hour. Posts results.https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/uber-ubereats-ceo-dara-khosrowshahi-b1873651.htmlIt has propaganda …
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  Lyft opens to the public autonomous driving data set from its Level 5 self-driving fleet [TechCrunch]

  Scaryhttps://techcrunch.com/2019/07/23/lyft-opens-autonomous-driving-dataset-from-its-level-5-self-driving-fleet-to-the-public/
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  Paycuts are coming! Price cuts are coming!! Lyft lowering XL And Lux Black services

  Dun dun dun!!   It's happening folks!!    June 24th!https://therideshareguy.com/lyft-to-cut-xl-and-lux-black-rates-across-the-country/
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  Employee vs. Contractor. Has everyone considered the downside of becoming an Uber employee?

  While many CA drivers are arguing for becoming an employee, I have to ask whether they realize they will be …
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  New driver feature? Improvement to the cancellation

  They are calling it the "trip cancellation framework."  I am not exactly sure what it does materially, but I appreciate …
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  Strike On May 8th Ahead of Uber IPO - "Uber and Lyft drivers are planning a massive strike for this week over work conditions and pay rates"

  Uber and Lyft drivers are planning a massive strike for this week over work conditions and pay ratesDrivers for …
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  Driver strike on May 8th - Are you participating?

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  How nice. Investors have the luxury to sue Lyft. We don't.

  It's funny how all of this comes down to Lyft failing "to alert investors ahead of its recent electric bike …
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  NY and now LA Strike! Can they get Uber to reverse a 25 percent-per-mile pay cut?

  Thousands of Uber drivers are striking in Los AngelesUber and Lyft drivers in Los Angeles are refusing to pick …
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  LA's Rideshare Driver Strikes! Bad timing for Uber and Lyft as they seek IPO.

  The timing couldn't be worse, but then again these "unions" knew it was an important time.As Uber and Lyft …
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  Pregnant Lyft driver in third trimester stabbed to death by passenger, police say

  Sigh...https://abc7.com/police-pregnant-lyft-driver-stabbed-to-death-by-rider/5111666/?fbclid=IwAR3j9PCEhJyPDuExCYKZCxsydcu7hgFVsuYS1qlstrjXuUWzjgXJP_gWZAk
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  Uber tells its side of the story in mass arbitration fight with 12,500 drivers

  More storm to come for Uber.  2019 will be an interesting year for rideshares.(Reuters) - Someday, legal historians may …
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  The shutdown is turning prison guards into Uber drivers

  It may get pretty competitive if everyone affected by government shut downs start driving Uber.FRESNO, California — Aaron McGlothin …
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  Passenger Specific Playlists - One way to boost your ratings.

  Genius and easy way to boost your driver rating.  Trouble finding that perfect tune, categorize them like this guy, i.e. …
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  An Uber Driver Was Just Tackled To The Ground Outside Uber’s Headquarters

  Things are never boring at Uber headquarters in San Francisco. Apparently the drivers aren't even allowed to step into the …
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  Uber wants to give company stock to its drivers

  I don’t believe it for a second  https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/12/uber-drivers-company-stock-sec/
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  What is Lyft's Airplane Mode cheat?!!

  I didn't even know such cheat existed.  What is this trick that I Lyft is supposedly cracking down on?
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  Mid-Ride Cancellation Scam - Now on Bridges and Tunnels

  Are we all aware by now of the mid-ride cancellation scams?  What happens if a passenger cancels an Uber ride …

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   3 years ago in  Building a Search Engine for Food Delivery [The Rideshare Guy]

  Right, and does foodboss provide such real time data?

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   3 years ago in  No, I will NOT tie the mattress to the top of my Toyota

  Just strap it to the top. Collect $4.43, and no tip.  Easy-peasy.

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   3 years ago in  $45 for 2 mile ride to airport??

  $40 airport usage charge

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   3 years ago in  Uber weekly gross earnings

  The figures shown in the Uber app is already "the earnings before deductions."

  Lyft just labels it as such, probably in an attempt of a PSA, where they try to warn you that additional tax deductions can be taken to lower your tax responsibility.

  Disclaimer: I don't drive for Lyft.  Can you post a screenshot?

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   3 years ago in  Why would it be cheaper to get a Spanish speaking driver (Uber Espanol) or wheelchair access (WAV)?

  Simple.  Uber forgot to add their random uptick to those options. Probably fell off the radar or their algo missed it. 

  Sharp eye though.  I will check those.

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   3 years ago in  Uber Wait Time is now 7 minutes from the previous 5

  I still don't get it.  This is seven minutes AFTER the car has arrived.  This is after the agreed upon time has passed. and this is after the app continued in rea-time the arrival time (so you know it's accurate).

  When you make plans with a friend or have a meeting with a colleague or client, you don't show up 7 minutes late. and it's not like the rider had to travel to get to the meeting. They're are already there! No excuses IMO.

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   3 years ago in  Why does Lyft make it so hard to tip?

  Thanks for posting, and this is infuriating to say the least. Drivers are not always aware of the user experience, so this is good to know. (not like we can do anything about it)

  Basically, this restricts any occasional riders from tipping. Why would the open the app again if they only need a ride once a month?

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   3 years ago in  Uber

  Typical Uber. This happens just too darn often, and us drivers have no recourse at all.

  I think you have to be diligent, keep sending them messages and just hope they will respond. They usually won't actively reply until the "research is completed." (or they may not contact you at all.)

  Time to consider other rideshares?  Lyft, maybe?

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   3 years ago in  Can I drive someone else's car for Uber? (or Can my friend drive my car for ...

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  People tried to take advantage of this by adding anyone under the sun to insurance and start "Uber companies". A whole team of drivers sharing a single car. Insurance companies since tightened up and make sure they are legit (e.g. from the same household).

  BTW, the age verification still applies, so only because you can add, doesn't make it okay for your kids to drive. 

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   3 years ago in  This is the kind of crap drivers deal with - rude passengers assaulting drivers

  Good reminder for drivers to always have the webcam running.

  I often consider the webcams to be a deterrent. but some passengers are too stupid to realize they are being recorded, that they can get arrested, or they aren't supposed to do that.

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   4 years ago in  Looking for Feedback

  What kind of products would you send us?

  Some drivers already sell and stock the cars with water, tylenols, condoms, hand sanitizers, bags of chips, etc. that we can buy at Costco. 

  The way you mention age verification makes it sound like you are talking about selling booze. That'd be a riot.

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   4 years ago in  A day in the life of an Uber, Lyft and Juno driver who makes about $6,000 a month in NYC [CNBC]

  Yes, this is painting a rosy picture. Something like 20%~30% of the $72,000 is going to expenses like gas, car maintenance, tolls, and other fees.  

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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

  Someone gave me a bag of onions once.  Pre-covid.

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   4 years ago in  Do UberEats drivers have to wear masks?

  I think the restaurants can rate delivery drivers and you can be deactivated permanently if you don't wear a mask.

  Why risk it. You trying to prove a point?

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   4 years ago in  Child porn found on phone left in Uber leads to arrest

  I assume you kept tapping it on the way to the police, so it wouldn’t lock. 

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   4 years ago in  Covid compliant , I couldn't stop laughing

  Covid has already made its way into meaningless marketing. It joins the ranks of

  - This house protected by XYZ Alarm system
  - No MSG, 0% Trans Fat
  - 9 out of 10 dentists recommends this product

  Etc.

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   4 years ago in  Cranky drivers with no masks. Guidelines aren't working

  I feel Uber is doing its part to enforce mask usage. I know they are warning and deactivating drivers who aren't wearing masks, and riders can report drivers fairly easily.

  https://ride.guru/lounge/p/drivers-and-masks-rider-app-has-feedback-buttons-now-for-mask-use-and-other-covid-safety-rules

  Also check this out. The driver is told to put the mask on before they start their shift, and they have facial recognition to "prove" he or she is wearing a mask.

  https://www.uber.com/en-CA/blog/your-safety-during-the-new-normal/

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   4 years ago in  Flagged as a Covid rider?

  Hopefully, and I assume, one.   Considering how many contacts drivers have, two or more degrees can be significant.

  
  

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   4 years ago in  Flagged as a Covid rider?

  So the driver still picked you up? That’s strange.
  At least you had a cool river. I guess it prepares the driver.
  I feel like the passenger should also be notified of their drivers’ conditions. 

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   4 years ago in  Flagged as a Covid rider?

  What does that mean?  Are you now not able to request rides? Or is it that the drivers get informed?

  We are all already mandated to wear masks, so I’m curious what restrictions come with the scarlet letter. 

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   6 years ago in  Is UberXL for IKEA a viable option? Do drivers mind? Any extra charges for big items?

  The car you get with UberXL, can be a numbr of different cars, so there's always a chance you get a smaller SUV. So watch out for that.

  and the problem here is that the driver doesn't have to pick up big cargo items.  and they hate it when you have big items that needs to be loaded.  It can take time in loading and it can damage their cars.  They will definitely not like it. (I wouldn't.)

  I would request a UberXL, and immediately call the driver to see if he is willing to do so.  By some luck, you would get one that doesn't mind and will do the task for you.  Make sure to mention upront that you would tip handsomely.  (Don't wait until it's over and offer.  Just offer upfront.)

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   6 years ago in  Is there really a driver movement so they can see customer profile info before accepting? What's the argument? [updated]

  Not sure if this is a formal movement, but I have heard vocal groups of rideshare drivers discussing this.  

  At high level, they are against the illusion of transparency and flexible work schedule that Uber promotes. They feel that as independent workers, they should be able to see the rides they are accepting and decide where to work and what riders to pick up.

  They also feel unfair where the riders can see a lot about them but the drivers cannot. For example, riders can see the gender and race of the drivers, but the drivers cannot. If riders can discriminate why can't the drivers?

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   5 years ago in  Diamond Nerf

  I stopped paying attention to any types of driver promotions and incentives. Lyft started this trend earlier and Uber  is all over it now. 

  It’s an obvious attempt to confuse the drivers so they don’t really know how much they’re making. They will do this to make us work harder while making less money. 

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