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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   5 years ago in  If I’m in an accident as a Uber / Lyft driver, what do I do for the best possible outcome?

  #3 is so hard.  I’d imagine a huge percentage of people move the cars to “get out of everyone’s way.” 

  I’ve done it myself. Got hit in an intersection.  Wanted to move my car past the intersection to get out of the way, and the guy (or girl) who hit me just kept on going. Never saw him again. 

  You say, “unless told to do”.  I assume that’s by the authority. 

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   5 years ago in  Uber and Lyft drivers, what is something your passengers never do but should?

  This is surprisingly a difficult question, because customers come in all shapes and sizes.  There are great passengers who do everything right and there are some that do everything wrong.

  So if you ask, "something passengers never do"...  I am not sure.

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   5 years ago in  Shouldn't I make my driver cancel so I am not charged the cancellation fees? I feel like the drivers always ask me to cancel when he doesn't want to take me.

  Driver with a 4.3 rating?! That's unheard of.

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   5 years ago in  Is it true that some small cars (i.e. "subcompact") can be denied by Lyft despite them being four-doors and meeting all requirements?

  Totally understandable, right? There's an expectation among the passengers.  When I order a regular Lyft, I'd expect a sedan to show up with some space for luggage.  Say an ability to go to the airport with more than a carry-on.  If a Mini Cooper shows up, I'd be dead in the water. (and driver too)

  
  

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   5 years ago in  Address

  Should write them here:

  https://ride.guru/content/about/contact-us

  
  

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   5 years ago in  Justin Bieber according to an Uber driver.

  I'd like to officially start a movement for passengers to have the ability to give 6-star ratings.  The catch?  If they really believe it, they have to buy that additional star.  Like $5.

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   5 years ago in  Passengers. What circumstances would you give a one-star rating to an Uber or Lyft driver?

  Running out of gas is pretty bad for sure.  Accidents totally understandable. 

  Then there are things outside of their control.  Like flat tires, road closures, feeling ill, you not knowing the address.  I may understand your frustrations but please don't take it out on them.

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   5 years ago in  Passengers. What circumstances would you give a one-star rating to an Uber or Lyft driver?

  One-star ratings, I'd like to hope are only given out for extreme circumstances.

  Other posters have said "just get me there" but I feel as long as the driver tried his best, he still doesn't deserve a one-star. There are circumstances outside of their control. As long as their intent was good and they tried to do their best, please don't give them one-star ratings just because of spite.

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   5 years ago in  What is something a rider will do in the first minute that set off red flags?

  For new drivers.  Always ask the pax to update the destination in the app.  Never take their word for it.

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   5 years ago in  Do Uber drivers give low ratings to passengers that are quiet and do not engage in conversations?

  It also says $800.  On sale for $250.

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   5 years ago in  Uber Driver App not working... I think... it is getting really bad - anyone else???

  It’s never worked since I first downloaded it on 2012

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   5 years ago in  Thanks

  Obviously, she didn’t mind  the negative ratings. Took the gps over the customer’s instructions.  Amateur move. 

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   5 years ago in  Drivers. What circumstances would you give a one-star rating to your passenger?

  Being annoying in general.  Not picking up the phone when I call.  That's a huge pet peeve of mine. I mean, I know you have the phone with you. You just ordered the ride. How can you not pick up from your driver?

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   5 years ago in  How many riders and passengers can be on a UberPool?

  Currently, the UberPools are only offered on UberXs.

  That's not to say that an SUV can't pick you up, but I believe the capacity is still capped at 4.

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   5 years ago in  We all know Uber is a awful company, why do you drive and/or use them?

  Are you challenging my moral stance?  ...or are you asking whether I'd work for a different rideshare company that isn't as "awful."

  Don't most of us work for evil companies. Did you feel guilty for working at Walmart or ExxonMobile or Google or whatever

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   5 years ago in  Should we drive during the government shutdown?

  You guys didn't see this?

  The shutdown is turning prison guards into Uber drivers

  
  

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   5 years ago in  Drivers. Telemarketer upon accepting a ride request from passenger. Has this happened to you?

  No sir. Never.  That is annoying though.

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   5 years ago in  To Uber and Lyft drivers: What are things passengers UNFAIRLY rate you on? What are things outside of your control as a driver, but can ding you on your ratings or tips?

  Cigarettes and marijuna smell from previous passengers. 

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   5 years ago in  Rideshare

  https://ride.guru/content/resources/ridehail-101

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   5 years ago in  What is the "cleaning fees" and "vomit" SCAM by Uber drivers? Should I be concerned? How do I avoid them?

  Yet again, the price of the webcam pays back in ten folds. I thank my lucky 360 degree camera every day.  Way more valuable than the insurance itself LOL.

  Gosh, take you to court? For puke? For $250? It's all talk.

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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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