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  As an Uber driver, what do you want your customers to know or be aware of?

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  What non-monetary forms of compensation should/could Uber give to its drivers?

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  What is your experience with CarGo? Or selling products overall? Is it profitable? Is it even legal?

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  Theft and destruction of dockless bikes a growing problem [Washington Post]

  It's already happening.  Vandalism and theft taking place with these scooters. It's like a repeat of the China problem where …
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  Woman Tries to Get a Free Ride, Attacks Drivers, "Are you f****** kidding me right now?"[YouTube]

  Classic.  Make sure to buy a dashcam, folks.
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  "Disability Tax" - Are all these taxis and Uber fees for Handicap and Wheelchairs access illegal? [WIVB]

  Is it illegal to charge more for these special Uber and Taxi prices for handicap access? Loading fees of $30 …
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  Is there a dress code for Uber and Lyft drivers? What have you seen them wear?

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  What is real-time ridesharing? Is that different from regular ridesharing?

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   4 years ago in  Can I ask my Uber driver to NOT record me with his webcam? If I do not want to be recorded, shouldn't I be able to request that?

  This is correct. Your car is a private space. This is why the police cannot randomly search it and need consent (or a warrant).  all that applies.

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   5 years ago in  Tipping guide.

  That’s sorta vague on the longer rides. Is it 10-20% or $5-10?

  I’ve been tipping 20% on the airport rides. The other day it was $120 and I ended up $24. Give me an honest feedback. Am I overtipping on those longer trips?

  I did think $144 for an UberX on a 45 minute drive was just way too much. (Albeit $15 of it being for the George Washington Bridge toll.)

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   5 years ago in  Time of Day

  Yeah, if you are in an urban area, 8-10AM can be a high-traffic time. That can trigger an increased fare, higher than usual. 

  I recently took an UberX from Manhattan to NJ, and it was $100 at 7AM. Then on the way back at 1PM, it was $30. (Same distance...and weirdly, not that big of a difference in traffic.) Go figure.

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   5 years ago in  Uber scheduling a pickup

  You may want to consider ordering black car (limo) services. They guarantee a ride and they cost a bit more.  I think there is place for personalized services.  There is a reason taxis went extinct but not limos and airport transfers.

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   5 years ago in  Are Uber and Lyft drivers more dangerous (i.e. less safe) than regular taxicab drivers?

  Here's an argument for Uber drivers being safer.  They are cautious because they drive their own cars, while as taxi drivers don't care about the car they drive.

  Taxi drivers may pull moves that Uber drivers may not. Taxi drivers drive a beat up car they rent from a company, while Uber drivers are driving their own cars.

  
  

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   5 years ago in  How does Uber/Lyft scam passengers? Ideas on their tactics to set higher fares and surges. Share your suspicions, angry riders!

  If you schedule your ride, they know you want it and absolutely need it, so the price will naturally be higher. 

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   5 years ago in  Uber Eats is not a profitable business. Here's the math. ...and how Uber has the cake and eats it too. (Forbes)

  I disagree with you and the writer. You have to consider two things:

  - Competition - If a restaurant does not participate in UberEats, your competitors will.  Consumers will continue to shift away, and eventually forget who you are. (Think branding and advertising.)

  - Fast Foods - We aren't all talking about high end niche restaurants here.  Think McDonalds and Chipotle. In this high-volume market, these stores want people to think of them as they go through the day.  The next time those people drive or walk by that McDonald's, they will stop in.

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   5 years ago in  Best Way to Sleep in a Big City?

  Oh of course!  Sorry. 

  Yeah, they just stop at random Interstate rest areas, right? I don’t think that has ever changed.  And that’s a good call. That’s where drivers spend the nights. At 24/7 rest areas. There’s bathroom, McDonalds, vending machines and all that. Makes total sense. 

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   5 years ago in  Best Way to Sleep in a Big City?

  They sleep in the “cab” in the back. Those semi trucks have a small room they can sleep in with bed, TV and all that.  

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   5 years ago in  Drivers suing Juno for Securities Fraud. Class Action!

  anyone know whatever happened to this?

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   5 years ago in  Can someone explain this Uber meme to me.

  "Every someone" sounds cool. 

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   5 years ago in  Has your Uber driver ever stopped to get gas while you are in the car? mid-ride?

  That's nuts. The driver is supposed to be prepared to give you a ride, and having fuel seems to be the absolute minimum preparation he should do.

  I mean, seriously. This driver has some re-prioritization to do if he shows up with an empty gas.

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   5 years ago in  Picking Up UBER Riders In A Mclaren and Lamborghini

  Creepy "Have you ever been in an Mclaren before?"

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   5 years ago in  The shutdown is turning prison guards into Uber drivers

  Not just prison guards. all the government employees.

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   5 years ago in  Drivers, do you still charge/claim the "Loss Item Return Fee" if the passenger pays you a tip in cash?

  I would go ape mad, if I gave you a chunky change and later saw a fee from you on the CC.

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   5 years ago in  Best Way to Sleep in a Big City?

  How's that different than a normal parking lot? I guess fences and security guide? Maybe a bathroom?

  It reminds me of a trailer park or a campsite.

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   5 years ago in  Uber Tweet: Anything to avoid a ticket during airport drop-offs and pick-ups.

  Or creepy. 

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   6 years ago in  As a driver, what can you do if a passenger falsely accuses you of drinking or smoking? Then Uber suspends or fires you?

  ...or more ignorant (and shameless) people are driving Ubers?

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   6 years ago in  Alright, I will bite. Is Uber Visa Card a good credit card?

  It's probably because Uber isn't serious about making money off of this credit card. I am sure they were able to negotiate or keep their benefits minimum so they can afford to give away these benefits. They aren't a credit card company, that's why.

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   6 years ago in  Instaryde look-a-like Uber

  Is InstaRyde spamming the forum?

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