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  What does it take to become a FedEx or UPS driver? Do they make more money than Amazon Flex or DSPs?

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  I don't understand how the cancellation rate (the percentage) is calculated. Has anyone figured it out?

  No, I am not stupid.  I tried to do that math but it doesn't work.  I know after experimenting that …

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   5 years ago in  To Uber and Lyft drivers: What are things passengers UNFAIRLY rate you on? What are things outside of your control as a driver, but can ding you on your ratings or tips?

  For not responding to unreasonable request!

  For example, when I say NO to people asking me to hurry, speed, and break laws. 

  Ridiculous.

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   5 years ago in  How did Uber initially get traction? How did it acquire its first users?

  There are lots of chicken-or-egg scenarios that we have to play out. For example, drivers-or-riders?  The answer, I believe, is that the drivers came first. The greatest thing Uber did was to target high-end services (i.e. today's UberBlack) first, because they were able to get the limo drivers on board first.

  DRIVERS: They recruited limo drivers with livery licenses first.  These people already ran their own businesses and were already making money.  Their livelihood did not depend on making money with Uber.  It was an easy sell.  "Just try us out." I assume there were neat promotions but i haven't been around to know what they were.

  RIDERS: Once there were ample drivers, Uber started to offer its services in small areas,while making sure they can meet the demand.

  On a side note: Uber also had great seeding campaigns and referral programs.

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   6 years ago in  What can your riders do to make your life a little easier?

  Really two things  

  • Stand on the right side of the road, please. Drop the pin exactly where you wanna be picked up. 
  • And answer your phone when I call. Please. 

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   6 years ago in  ATTENTION VOTERS

  Yeah, I'd hate to be unpatriotic, but I may not work that day. It'll be chaos and remember drivers lose money on those short trips.

  I wonder if people will be more likely to tip or not.

  and I gotta vote too.

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   6 years ago in  Is anyone experiencing and issue wuth Uber not reimbursing drivers for all tolls?

  Yeah. It’s a big waste of time for everybody. Let’s hope they will fix the technical glitch. For this, I’m sure Uber prefers their people to not manually be checking all the time. 

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   6 years ago in  Uber wants to give company stock to its drivers

  Right. Forcing drivers to feel like they’re part of the team. Hoping the drivers stop complaining about Uber simply with a few stock options that will never bring us much material amount of money. 

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

  Everyone remembers the first 1-star rater.  Sorry, brotha.  I've had 3 in the last year, and I remember each one.

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   6 years ago in  Weeping Passenger

  My gosh, you are way better of a human than I am.  I may have ended the story at A and may never have gotten BC or D. 

  And that's taking a mercy on her. I could have kept driving and maxed out her credit card beyond her limits. Pre-A. 

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   6 years ago in  As Uber and Lyft drivers, what are your pet peeves about your passengers, and what do you do about them?

  Definitely those that make you wait.  There are so many annoying things about this.

  - Time is money.  We make no money waiting!  Remember the opportunity cost!

  - We may be double parked!  We can get tickets waiting in loading zone or bus lanes.  This regulalry happens, believe it or not!

  - There are people who prey on Uber drivers that cannot find their passengers.  They all claim they are the real passengers, looking for a free ride.  This gets REAL bad during bar closing times that I have become a bit paranoid about this.  I trust no one now.

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   6 years ago in  Drive or Sit?

  Sit.  Always sit.  I've tried everything, and it's always better to sit.  

  One may argue, "what if you are far away from the bars and busy areas?"  Still sit.  

  My answer? "It's because if you go to the "busy" areas, other drivers are there already.  I am not saying there aren't good places to wait. I am saying that it's not worth moving to those areas, while using up fuel.

  If you were taken to an area by an Uber rider, it's likely that area has other riders wanting a ride.  Trust it.

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   6 years ago in  Drivers who smoke. What special things do you do to make sure you don't get dinged on your ratings?

  Sound advice.   I do the same, but I feel like it still stinks up the car.

  I often drive in rural areas, and airport queues made me start smoking.  It's just a nice way to calm down during a crazy day.

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   6 years ago in  Bling, bling... can you make more money by promoting your side hustle business than driving itself?

  I have read of drivers who say they do it to meet people and potential clients.  I guess they are actors or musicians or something in San Francisco.  I heard their purpose for driving wasn't making money but just creating leads and opportunities through this platform. 

  ...or at least so they said.  It may just be a story.  ...because it sounds kinda cool.

  Now that I come to thin about it. You know, that jewler guy who made $250K a year.  It doesn't take long to realize Uber got him the contacts, and he wasn't just selling jewelry out of the trunk of his car...

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   6 years ago in  Drivers who smoke. What special things do you do to make sure you don't get dinged on your ratings?

  Washcloth under the seats. 

  You must save a bundle on those store-bought air fresheners.  You are full of good suggestions.

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   6 years ago in  I don't understand how the cancellation rate (the percentage) is calculated. Has anyone figured it out?

  Bingo.  Thank you for the explanation.  Now I will be able to sleep at night.

  So it isn't cumulative at all.  

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