ShadyPeteMD

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  This is the kind of crap drivers deal with - rude passengers assaulting drivers

  This video needs to be seen by all who disregards driver safety.Another one: https://twitter.com/i/status/1370121088601051139there are so many things …
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  I think my Uber driver is in trouble

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  Yelp Review on Uber

  Classic.  A review of "a company that does nothing."

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   6 years ago in  What should I know when using Uber for the first time? Any unique tips from veterans and drivers?

  I really like your "Make sure the driver can see you!" tip.

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   6 years ago in  Will Uber/Lyft get rid of drunk driving?

  Not sure if it's so specific to Uber or Lyft.  People have spoken about this regarding public transportations and taxis all the time.  They never stopped drunk driving, because...well...people still drive.  

  Autnomous vehicles may do it.

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   6 years ago in  Did you know? Orange lights on the hoods of taxicabs are called "Trouble Light"

  I actually wondered the same thing. I'm thinking this "technology" has been around since before cell phones were popular. 

  The only other use case I can see is if the driver is being held hostage and had the phone taken away.  I guess. 

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   6 years ago in  Did you know? Orange lights on the hoods of taxicabs are called "Trouble Light"

  Uber has one on the phone now, right?

  There's nothing silent or secretive about it though.  My phone is on the dash where my riders (the attacker) can see!

  and Honestly, I don't know if I will ever have the chance to tap-tap-tap to reach the exact button in a case of an emergency.   

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   6 years ago in  In Case Of Vomiting: How To Avoid And What To Do If It Happens [Ridester.com]

  "keep your eyes and ears open.  If they stumble out of the bar or if they stumble out and there are people who are holding them up – RUN!  Just cancel the trip and run."

  Yep.  I can't tell the new drivers this enough.  If you feel uncomfortable for any reason, just cancel.  It's not like you make more money driving highly risky passengers like these.

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   6 years ago in  what is with the starting my trip before you are even on my street ?

  With Lyft, I have to confirm my arrival.  I do do that the moment I have "arrived" at the marker and where I have been asked.  In many cases, I would have to move the car again to actually do the pickup.  This usually isn't a problem because there is another step I need to do before I actually "start" a trip. i.e. perform a pickup.

  The clock or "waiting" does start as soon as the driver is near you.  That does go against the wait time.  2 minutes for Uber.  I can't remember for Lyft.  This isn't anything we can avoid. It's all automatic.

  I have inadvertently started trips, because the app thinks that I have.  There is a decently high threshold for a driver app for the trip to start automatically, but it does happen when we had to circle the block or whatever.  I think Uber and Lyft both do this now, and it's because many drivers were forgetting to start a trip and losing out on fares. 

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   6 years ago in  Website That Shames Drivers For Stopping In Bike Lanes Gets City Ticket Agency’s Attention

  oh, right.  yeah.  You wrote "private photos."  I totally agree.  Total crap.

  People can be set up and you can make anything look like a infraction.  bad idea.

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   6 years ago in  Website That Shames Drivers For Stopping In Bike Lanes Gets City Ticket Agency’s Attention

  Whether a digital photo can be treated as a proof of traffic infraction...I remember this being a big deal in 1990s where red lights cameras were being installed.  I believe that was pushed up to the state level law enforncement.  Never made it to federal.... meaning in some states they can, and some you can't. (And yes, I remember gettnig a ticket. this was baltimore in 1999)

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   6 years ago in  My driver told me he gets lots of texts from people telling him to hurry up (upon pickup). Is this really true?

  Honestly, if this is before the pick-up, I suggest you cancel.  This type of passengers are the red flag.  It's a no-win situation.  They have unrealistic expectations, you will get a 1-star rating, no matter what you do.

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   6 years ago in  Uber for Kids

  I know this is a "thing", but is it really taking off?  I am in MD. I don't seen to have a single option,

  I guess 7MM, 2MM, etc., means they are still in their infancy.  wake me up when they are ready

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   6 years ago in  Drive or stay put? While waiting for fares, do you drive around or stay put? This is a question for Uber and Lyft drivers.

  After I drop off a passenger, I usually stay put for at least 15 minutes, even if it's a new area.  This makes me learn about the demand in that neighborhood.  Obviously, if it's in middle of nowhere, I may drive sme, but if I am in a new town, I will try to find a town center nearby.  or at least a bigger road.

  It's all about following the flow of the people.  Every driver has a routine, something we pick up after driving for a while.  

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   6 years ago in  Republican Interns Wearing MAGA Hats Say Uber Driver Rejected Them for Trump Support [The Hill]

  What DC law?  I thought people can deny service to whomever they pleased? 

  What about that cake maker who didn't make a wedding cake for the gay couple?  I thought they found that was completely legal.  

  You can't be disciminated by age, gender, or sexual orientation.  I believe you can be for how you are dressed or what your opinions are.  I mean, if I hate you or you are being an asshole, I should be able to deny service and/or walk away.

  we aren't employees!!

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   6 years ago in  What is a reasonable tip for a 15 minute food pit stop?

  15 is a long time. Better keep it below 10. I'd do it for 5 dollars. Getting the fare for minutes waiting anyway

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   6 years ago in  Do drivers care if the passengers wear seatbelts? Do they enforce it? Maybe downvote passengers who don't?

  nope. I am not missing the point.  

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   6 years ago in  Do drivers care if the passengers wear seatbelts? Do they enforce it? Maybe downvote passengers who don't?

  I don't think anyone is arguing the safety aspect of it.  We just don't enforce it.    I wonder if there's actually a penalty for not enforcing...

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   6 years ago in  Do drivers care if the passengers wear seatbelts? Do they enforce it? Maybe downvote passengers who don't?

  No, I do not care and don't enforce it.  All it'll do is to make my rating (potentially) lower.  Why take that hit for someone else's safety?

  I am not joking aroudn either.  I actually imagined warning people and seeing if they would tip me more or get my ratings higher.  Nope. I don't think that'd happen.

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

  I definitely offer a 6-footer ligtning and USB cables so my passengers can use the plug if they want to.  Not sure if that's an amenity.

  When I was just starting out, I was motivated and used to offer magazines and water bottles.  Then I realized it didn't do much for tipping.  I mean, I only get tipped like once every ten rides.  That figure hasn't changed from those earlier days. LOL.  UberX.  Baltimore. (but also have driven in Philly when I lived there)

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

  I saw one of these at a gift/toy shop in Maine.  It caught my eye because I knew of the driver scam to use this.  

  No, I didn't buy it.  Looks so fake.   wait, i mean, I wouldn't by it anyways, because lying is bad

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

  Yeah, it's different from a city to city.  In Philadelphia, we can't even see the users' star ratings.  Weird, right?  We should be able to.

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   6 years ago in  What is the most popular conversation topic with your passenger? In other words, what do your passengers talk to you about the most?

  Weather is still the #1 by far.  Sunny, hot, nice, bad, rainy, etc.  It's a true equalizer of all human beings.  It affects all of us.

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   6 years ago in  So which is it, drivers? Do you like vomiting passengers or what?

  WAT.  Is this really the impression on the streets? Here we are claiming the current vomit clean-up fees are too low, and people are thinking we are trying to make people throw up.  What is going on?

  When someone pukes, it's not just the cleaning up that costs money.  It's the time off the clock as we cannot drive another passenger until it is completely cleaned up and the smell is gone.  This can be hours, and in most cases the shift is over.  and that's a shift usually on a lucrative day like Friday or Saturday night.

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