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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   4 years ago in  Pets in crates

  Drivers hate pets, as it often leads to lower ratings for the subsequent rides, due to smell, passenger allergies, etc. It’s a big risk for us and it often takes us off the market for sometime until the smell has subsided.

  Rainy days?  Forget about it. 

  There’s a whole discussion on whether drivers are required to transport emotional support animals or not. (I can’t remember the verdict 🤣)

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

  Yes, of course. Just keep driving 500 more times and it will fall off your record. 

  That's how many Uber tallies.  Your rating is an average of your last 500 trips. You think I am making fun but that isn't that many in grand scheme of things.

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   5 years ago in  Who gets to ride shotgun?

  This is hilarious. I especially like this one:

  Or how about this one:  your pax sits in back while their guest rides shotgun.  The guest bonds in conversation with you as the driver, but the pax who booked the ride gets so displeased about it, they rate you poorly?

  It's like a love triangle. I bet a pax like that is super insecure and always gets jealous of his/her friends.

  I wonder what part of calling an Uber he/she thinks creates a special relationship between him/her and the driver? (over the friend's)

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   5 years ago in  Lyft says drivers are swimming in cash!

  OH WHAT?!!!  The only consider the time you are on the way to the passenger and driving a passenger?  This is completely misleading.

  For people who are considering driving! Please don't use these numbers. These don't consider the time you wait between fares, the time it takes you to clean and maintain the car, the time it takes you to get to profitable locations, the time it takes you to do paperwork and to deal with Uber, etc. 

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   5 years ago in  Lyft says drivers are swimming in cash!

  This can't be right. I bet it's due to the way the research/survey was conducted. I bet they only took into account a) drivers that are willing to answer the question, and b) drivers that are doing particularly well.

  I bet you it doesn't consider those who quit due to it not working out.  ...for whatever reason. Location, simply being bad at it, etc.

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   5 years ago in  Are there unspoken rules about riding on an Uber or Lyft (or any other rideshares for that matter)?

  Unspoken rules? Do you mean things that really should be in the terms of Uber/Lyft but aren't? (except for some vague thing about being respectful.)

  What about not SLAMMING THE DOORS?!!!  It hurts my ears, this is my car, and it's completely disrespectful.

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   5 years ago in  Do Uber and Lyft drivers drive faster than the average person?

  Not sure where you get this idea. I am a driver and I don't speed.  Think about it.  It's a waste of gas and it's a risk of getting a ticket. Absolutely no positive things come out of our speeding. (maybe except a higher chance of tip?  Arguable)

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   5 years ago in  Questions Uber/Lyft drivers are tired of being asked

  The most common question is, "How long have you been driving Uber?" "Do you like it?" "Making good money?" Hands down. With that said, I am not tired of it as it falls into the category of *talking about the weather*.  It's the sort of question everyone asks to fill the gaps in conversations. 

  I drive in Boston where rideshares have been around a long time, but I think there is still fascination in the Uber driving. The fascination must be that we are regular people and they could do it too. So, I get it that they are curious about this profession (if we can call it that), and to be honest? I think our responses do vary from driver to driver, hence they expect an interesting conversation stemming from it.  

  It's too bad that it's the same conversation from the driver's perspective, but at least the riders get a kick out of it. (Hey, happy customer, happy driver.)

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   5 years ago in  Do drivers get paid less when I use Lyft Pass?

  No, drivers are oblivious as to what kind of promotions, referral bonuses or passes you are using. However, this may affect the pricing and also the way we are matched up with the rider. 

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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?

  The creativity and the neediness of Uber riders have no limits. LOL.

  How do you come up with this stuff?

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   5 years ago in  Uber’s half-billion dollar marketing campaign to rebuild its image last year didn’t pay off.

  See? I told them all along, only if they had just paid us the billions spent on this stupid marketing, they'd at least have happier drivers.

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

  While the large corporations battle the government, we the people sit by and watch, helpless. 

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   5 years ago in  Everyone paying attention to the DoorDash moves recently? Will the landscape change?

  When I was a young kid, I used to assume of a wonderful future.

  Now I am seeing the future, and I realize it's just a bunch of people sitting on the couch waiting for things to arrive.  (whether it's Amazon box, food or their driver)

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   5 years ago in  Teen Rideshare Company in Houston Texas. VANGO, Rides for your teens.

  Yeah, I get that. Like a MiniVAN that GOes. That’s a stretch though. A van is a car type. It doesn’t describe how it is a rideshare, and how it provides transportation for kids. 

  By their theory, even anything the letters with CAR would be okay. Caroline. Carriage. Carousel, Cartwheel. 

  Then again, I guess there are services Called Carma and Cargo, huh. 

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   5 years ago in  Teen Rideshare Company in Houston Texas. VANGO, Rides for your teens.

  Vango... I get it.  Like the painter.  but that has nothing to do with rideshare or transportation.  It misses the creativity in my opinion.

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   5 years ago in  New ride share company in the works! 70/30 split, better rating system, no pool rides. Your thoughts?

  Those two lines you picked out do seem idealistic (cats and dogs living in harmony), they do speak to two biggest complaints about Uber.

  • When it says "Best interest of drivers and riders," it's saying, "no longer in the best interest of Uber.
  • When it says, "fair split", it's saying, "no longer will rideshare company take a majority of the fare."

  
  

  So those are pretty strong points in my opinion.  I will agree however, but in this Indiegogo pitch, I don't see anything

  Sounds a bit harsh, but I hope they can take these as constructive criticism, because if they are wondering why no one is following, this is the reason why.  (If they are even reading this.)

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

  You guys know your sh*t.

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   5 years ago in  Does the Uber driver app show the destination of the customers before you accept?

  No.  They do this to prevent drivers from cherry picking.

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   5 years ago in  My worst fear came true while driving last night. Would've rather been cleaning vomit off my car.😥😥😥

  Oh, man. So sorry to hear this. I’ve plowed over a group of turkeys once, and it haunted me for years  

  My worst nightmare is hitting a live person but this comes close. 

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   5 years ago in  What’s the highest percentage Uber & Lyft has taken on a ride from you? Is it on short or long rides?

  Always been meaning to, keeping a paper log, but I have not. 

  I used to just assume every mile driven (while with customer) was one dollar profit. That’s been my guideline.   

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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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