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BrianTheScrewDriver
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Posts by 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) … -
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 … -
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/ -
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/ -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 -
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 … -
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 … -
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. … -
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 … -
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/ -
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? -
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 …
Featured Answers by BrianTheScrewDriver
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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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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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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.
It should be by the actual time it took. Of course! Isn't that how we are paid when we drive our passengers? If there are excessive traffic jam or whatever, it switches over to distance/duration calculation. (I think.) If the passenger changes destinations, the upfront pricing goes out the window, and it goes back to distasnce/duration calculation too.
The same logic and accommodations should be applied for long pickup.
Can you tell me more about this. I have some ads inside the car.
Those rides back to your home location is often called a "dead leg", where the drivers do not get paid at all.
Uber's driver app has this feature that allows you to specify where you would like to go, e.g. home. If you set this, the app will try to match you up with a passenger that is going in the direction of where you are going. It doesn't always work, but when it does, it's great.
On super long trips, this doesn't work that well, unless it's between airports where there are many exchanges. Say between Newark and Philadelphia or something. Two cities that are relatively close and plenty of people travel between them on long Uber rides. There are other examples like LA and Las Vegas, where drivers could drive people on both directions (~4 hours) making for a very lucrative day.
I'd imagine it isn't that much. I pay $160~200 a year for my coverage. So...for period 2 and 3? Like $50/driver? Wild guess.
Uber’s new illusion that there’s actually a career in being one of their drivers.
Oh look. It pays better than Uber per hour!
Great fricki'n question, and you hit the nail on the head. Reduced customer service means reduced ratings. Hurting big time.
You may argue that lowered price will entice people to rate higher, but nope. I don't think that's how people's minds work.
Thanks for this. Yes, that's how I view this job as well. An independent man with my own business.
In fact, this should be the way for anyone who may feel adequate about their job. Be your own captain. Control your own destiny.
Absolutely. Driving Uber is a constant fight against expenses and car depreciation. Less your car is worth, less depreciation you incur. Buy or own the oldest car Uber allows in your market and for service type.
Yeah, but that’s fifteen minutes you aren’t making money.
And it’s definitely more than fifteen minutes
Right, so they should require riders to post their sexual orientation in their profiles so the drivers know.
Remember the Colorado baker who resisting baking his cake for a gay wedding? He won.
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/06/04/masterpiece-cakeshop-ruling-supreme-court/
Driers can indeed decide what clients to pickup, even if it's based on sexual orientation. Drivers are independent contractors. They should be able to choose what rides they want and what riders they service.
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?
I never thought of this. Never thought there maybe a correlation between ratings and how much they tip, except for higher=more tip.
Wait, rereading what you wrote...who are you saying don’t tip? People who have higher than 4.95?
So people who are between 4.85-4.95 are those that tip the most?
Of course, you can. That seems fair to me, and customers expect it.
You will be paid for the time you wait. You will be paid less than what you would if you were transporting a passenger, but at least you get paid for simply waiting! Make sure to kill the engine so you don't waste gas.
Great answer. and helpful. thanks, man.
good call on driving away.
I have had like 13 year-olds try to get on my car. I have always said no to those. Just cancel hard, and send a courtesy note to Uber to see if they can NOT let it hurt my cancellation. (No, Uber never responds.)
The issue is with those who are borderline. Am I to check their license?
you mean their bot sends you a canned message.
Yeah, that grinds my gears how Uber pads the arrival time. It was probably an attempt to give us additional time to arrive, as if we are late the riders can cancel. However, this makes us run into situations where we end up waiting double parked. Waiting = no money = bad for all drivers.
Amen, brotha.