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  Lyft expects to IPO at the end of this week. Outlook is grim but they are going through with it anyways.

  Mumbo jumbo to me, but it doesn't sound rosy.SummaryLyft expects to IPO at the end of this week. …
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  Drivers. Telemarketer upon accepting a ride request from passenger. Has this happened to you?

  I have been seeing people ask questions around getting telemarketer spam calls while driving for Uber. Apparently, they call you …
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  Uber GPS and Changing Routes. Deathly afraid and could use a tip

  I’m a new(ish) driver and I could use a tip. I am deathly scared of deviating from the suggested route …
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  Too many rideshares in San Francisco. This is what happens. An example of a rideshare driver.

  Funny at first.  Frightening at second. No, I didn't take this pic.
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  ‘Rideshare Rapist’ case exposes flaws in Lyft background checks

  I just heard about this. Lyft has been on a defensive, huh?  Is this some Uber conspiracy where Uber is …
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  Uber's max driving limits and driving and operating caps? Can't I just work around it by using multiple apps, Uber, Lyft and Juno?

  I did notice they bulit this mechanis in the app, but I realized that it doesn't count the time I …
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  Scam alert?! The driver never shows up and cancels. Charges me $6.00 for no-show. Is this a thing?

  Once I thought it was a fluke. Then it happens the second time, and I am pissed.  The driver never …

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   5 years ago in  Is driving from 9-5 a pipedream for an Uber driver?

  Like others have said, finding a lucrative time driving rideshares takes an art form. You have to continue tweaking the hours you work, look up local events, and look and plan for anything that may spike the demand in your favor.

  Most drivers do learn that you can make 2x 3x money during certain hours, so they focus on those. This is usually early morning (before traffic increases efficiency), Mondays/Fridays when transportation hubs are busy, and on weekends, when people are out.

  It really is difficult to do regular business hours.

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   5 years ago in  Uber for Kids

  It's true.  They only hire previous school drivers and often women with kid-caring experiences.  

  I don't blame them, but this job requires babysitting skills.  Can't pay me enough to do this.

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   5 years ago in  Do Lyft AMP Light (or Uber Beacon) really get you more tips from passengers?

  Did Lyft really claim you will make more money?  I don't think they would do that.  That's crazy.  and no, I wouldn't expect any more tips for having a cool light.  that just makes no sense.

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   5 years ago in  Beginner Advice for a Driver

  Perhaps this might be intermediate, but there are bunch of driver-help apps out there like Ryder, FairPilot, Mystro, Sherpashare, Hurdlr, etc.  They are apps made specifically for rideshare drivers. 

  Some of them can track miles, some of them give you suggestions as to where customers are, etc.

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   5 years ago in  Which amenities do you provide for your passengers?

  not sure about food, but there are state laws on these things. In California, you have to apply for a permit as a seller, but I believe they are free.  They just keep you on the file for tax purposes.

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   5 years ago in  Uber Driver has 4.99 rating after nearly 5k trips! Here is his advice.

  Yes, I am sure he gets paid bukus of tips.  ike more than once a day.  and more than $4.40

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   5 years ago in  Why do Uber and Lyft drivers become so angry when riders don't tip?

  You should try UberEats.  It's even worse.

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   5 years ago in  Why do people say "call an Uber" and pick up their phone and order a Lyft?

  Aren't all Lyft drivers also Uber drivers anyways.  It's all commodity in my opinion.

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   5 years ago in  Banned from charging Uber cleaning fee?

  Since we were discussing puke, I thought he meant alcohol.  I still think he is.

  That's a hard sell if he is referring to all containers.  Half the people I drive in the morning have Starbucks cups in their hands. That's not even an exageration.

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   5 years ago in  Banned from charging Uber cleaning fee?

  Open container is illegal only in some states, right?  I wonder if you have the authority to enforce that if isn't illegal.

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   5 years ago in  Lyft now has 35% of Market Share in the US ride-sharing market [CNBC]

  More than 40% in many markets???

  "Meanwhile, Lyft has grown quickly, adding more than 160 cities last year, benefiting from Uber’s tarnished image and as a later entry into markets where people are already familiar with ride-hailing services, eMarketer said. On Monday, Lyft said it has 35 percent of the national ride-hailing market, and in 16 U.S. markets its share exceeds 40 percent."

  https://www.firstpost.com/business/ubers-is-losing-market-share-to-lyft-series-of-scandals-from-sexual-harassment-to-bribery-allegations-does-it-in-4469901.html

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   5 years ago in  As a driver, have you kicked out a passenger? Ended a ride early mid-trip?

  That's a great story.  Did the girlfriend end up cancelling the ride?  It was her ride, right?

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   5 years ago in  As a driver, have you kicked out a passenger? Ended a ride early mid-trip?

  I have never kicked out anyone, but I have had a passenger suggest I kick out his girlfriend, because she was being drunk and loud. 

  She was being really funny though while yelling at my driving.  but in good nature.  like, "Watch out for that median that looks like a dude in a hoodie!"  "Slow down!  You are gonna get us pulled over and make me go to jail." No idea why she would go to jail as she didn't seem to be breaking any laws.

  The boyfriend was going along yelling, "Let the man drive!!  We are not going to jail!" then turns around to me and whispers, "I seriousluy would give you a huge tip if you kicked her out."

  It actually looked like a very healthy relationship. I am sure if I had kicked her out, he would have laughed and brought her back in.

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