KarinaWakaba

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  Someone told me that Uber drivers are seeing "negative earnings." Why would that happen?

  They are usually posted with the sentiment, "Driving for Uber sucks! Look at how little I make! LOL" I thought …

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   5 years ago in  Lyft lowering rates to 43.5 cents a mile in Florida & Vegas

  IRS rate is supposed to be how much it costs to operate the vehicle in terms of fuel, wear and tear, maintenance fees, etc. 

  ...and it does NOT consider for the time incurred by the driver.

  If Lyft is really only offering this much, every ride will be at a loss.

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   5 years ago in  Have you had any #whatsmyname passengers yet?

  Is that right? Does it even matter who goes first?  

  If you as a rider asks, “are you Jay?” a kidnapping driver would say, “of course!”

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   5 years ago in  What's a typical passenger rating for Uber? Is 4.50 good?

  I do miss the cool and hip era of rideshares.  Everyone excited about the new experience and meeting strangers for a short while.  Nice conversations, people sitting in front seat.  Drivers were also in it for the experience.  Many were part-time and treated it an opportunity to meet people.

  Now, the drivers' livelihood depends on it and they are stressed.  Riders just treat it as a commodity and a way to get from point A to B.  They are also stressed. 

  I understand that this was the natural course of evolution as it became wide spread but I still do miss the old days

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   5 years ago in  I got into an accident and my passenger is claiming they can sue me. Is that true?

  You say call, but do you cover all states?

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   5 years ago in  Riders. Which Uber/Lyft options and features are most important to you?

  Pricing and availability. But those almost go without saying.   

  since I’m starting to consider taking Uber three times a week for commuting purposes so the frequent rider and loyalty programs could be high on my list. 

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   5 years ago in  Declining Long Distance Short Rides

  So this must be a new thing. How the drivers can see the distance. That’s bad for the passengers, right? Drivers cherry picking the requests. 

  Or does this happen before it even matches me up with a driver? When you say declining is that canceling or does the request just go to another driver?

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   6 years ago in  Is it impolite not to make small talk with your driver?

  If you are engaged and do not respond in a small-talk, yeah, I think that would be impolite. Whether that deserves a negative rating or whatever is another story. 

  People sometimes do want to be left alone. You can always politely ask that you be left alone.

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   6 years ago in  Does Lyft give you confirmation after scheduling a ride in advance?

  Yes, It does.

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   6 years ago in  Hey passengers. What creative amenities or extras do you wish your UberX drivers offered?

  Those are two great stories.  There must be lots of these stories for you uber drivers.

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   6 years ago in  Explaining the rating system

  Less than half?  I rate every one of my rides. I mean, it's in my face the next time I open the app, and I rate it so I can get rid of the screen.

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   6 years ago in  What is Lyft's Airplane Mode cheat?!!

  I knew it.  I knew Lyft drivers were just as bad as Uber drivers.  I am not quite sure what this is, but I assume it's about cancelling on riders or cherry picking rides.

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