Lawrence Lufkin (DrLao)

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  Car dealers using Uber?

  Last couple days have taken riders to/from dealerships.  Take your car in for repairs, maybe they have a courtesy driver …

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   5 years ago in  Uber just rolled out new type of ride. Available in FL market only.

  I don't think the residents of the Bahamas would find that humorous.

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   5 years ago in  Can I use Lyft or Uber to a laundrymat? Coming and Going traveling with my dirty laundry and back with clean laundry?

  Sure, why not? I would be happy to take you either way.

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   5 years ago in  Should I tell my pax it is my first ride as a driver?

  Please let us know how things are going for you.  DL

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   5 years ago in  Should I tell my pax it is my first ride as a driver?

  Very similar experience.  My first rider, I forgot to swipe start ride.  I don't know if my pax noticed or not or just didn't say anything.  Luckily, short ride to a store that I knew.  Longest drive was 45 miles 2 weeks ago.  I thought the rider was kidding when I asked where to.  They weren't.  Nice payout on that one.  I get asked all the time how long have you been doing this.  Answer:  not long.  At first I was a bit paranoid that they could tell I was inexperienced but actually turns out they were asking because they were interested in it themselves.  I always give the same answer:  you just have to try it for 1-3 months and see if it's a good fit for you.  I am not concerned about future possible competition, I will help anyone I can.

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   5 years ago in  Driving for multiple apps

  Uber driver and do 4 food deliveries.  GrubHub has been the best for me, at least 50% of total.  Would like to kid drive but don't think there is any such service here.  1 phone.  You have to have 3 or 4 apps online at same time.  When you accept on one, immediately go offline on the others, do not forget to do this.  Complete order or ride, bring the offline apps back up again.  Works well for me.

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   5 years ago in  If drivers are really losing money with Uber then why do you keep driving for Uber?

  When you do your tax return you should be able to decide if it is worth it to you.  This goes for any self-employment.

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   5 years ago in  What are ways Uber drivers make money besides driving?

  Do you have 4 eyes?

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   5 years ago in  Do UberEats drivers come to the door or do they expect us to come downstairs to their car? I live in an apartment building.

  I will deliver to any apt door/trailer if I can find it.  No one, well, extremely rarely, will be standing outside waiting for you.  Can't find you because you live in a 30 bldg complex and you face the interior?  Yes, I will call you.  So if you order food, always answer the phone even if the area code is not local, it's me trying to find you.  This is also the reason I will not deliver after sunset, cannot see any numbers.

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