Sergio Avedian (Uberserge)
Ride Apprentice from Los Angeles, CA
Blogger, Podcaster, Active Rideshare Driver/Coach
1300 Rider DriverActive Uber/Lyft driver in Los Angeles, contributing writer for Rideguru and RSG (The Rideshare Guy), podcaster, rideshare driver coach, independent consultant to rideshare and tech companies.
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Posts by Uberserge
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Is Uber Comfort worth the extra money? Is it really an Uber X ride where the passenger pays more?
https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/what-is-uber-comfort-is-it-worth-the-extra-money -
Everything You Need to Know about Autonomous Vehicles going into 2020, will you take a ride in a fully autonomous car?
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Here is what drivers had to complete for Lyft’s new mandatory violence-prevention training program, when will Uber & Lyft do the same for Passengers!
All these mandatory unpaid (we're not employees) training sessions for the drivers, when will Uber & Lyft will start training … -
Should Uber and Lyft show the trip details before the driver accepts the ride request? We are IC afterall!
Uber will start doing so, will Lyft follow?https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/drivers-are-finally-getting-what-they-want-is-uber-relenting-to-the-ca-ab5-law -
Uber Safety Report Finally Released! What else should Uber do for driver safety? Are rideshare companies doing enough for driver safety as much as they are doing for passenger safety?
I think Uber and Lyft fail miserably when it comes to driver safety? What should they be doing for drier … -
Here is what I had to complete for Lyft’s new mandatory violence-prevention training program
Do you think Lyft has a right to force drivers to complete this program without paying us? We are not … -
Judge blocks NYC’s law limiting Uber drivers ‘cruising’ for new passengers - A win for Uber & Lyft - A Loss for Drivers
Welcome to traffic hell in Midtown with all the empty Uber and Lyft cars circling, driver utilization rates were low, … -
Uber, DoorDash feeling the heat in blue state gig-worker push New Jersey is following California's lead in considering protections for gig workers.
https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/why-uber-lyft-despise-the-california-ab5-bill -
Travis Kalanick severs all ties with Uber, departing board and selling all his shares
He walked away with a few billion for breaking every city, state and federal transportation and labor law. He walked … -
Only couple of days left to opt out of the Uber Terms of Service - or lose your legal rights
If you don't opt out of the mandatory arbitration provision, you will lose your legal rights to sue Uber individually … -
Physical and mental health risks of driving for Uber and Lyft
I think people don't give drivers enough credit for the job they do!https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/safety-physical-mental-health-risks-of-being-an-uber-lyft-driver -
Murder of Uber drivers may be Brazil gang leader’s ‘revenge’ for cancelled ride
I don't know what Uber and Lyft do about passenger safety, when will they do something about driver safety?https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/dec/19/brazil-uber-drivers-murder-gang-leader-cancelled-ride -
Uber, Lyft to stop Phoenix airport trips over higher fees
I am not sure why Uber and Lyft are bitching about this, the passengers foot the bill for the convenience, … -
Another legal blow for Uber in Europe: A regional court in Frankfurt has banned the company from sending ride-hailing requests to rental car companies via its app — with the court finding multiple competition violations.
First London, now Germany. https://techcrunch.com/2019/12/19/ubers-ride-hailing-business-hit-with-ban-in-germany/ -
Uber wants drivers to be forced into mandatory arbitration with the new TOS - Time is of the essence - How to opt out explained!
Don't lose your legal rights by just signing the TOS. You are forced to sign it in order to continue … -
Time is running out Uber drivers - Opt out of the devilish mandatory arbitration provision in the new Uber TOS agreement
Simple 5 minute process, don't lose your legal rights!https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/uber-has-new-tos-terms-of-service-for-drivers-here-is-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-sign -
To all drivers who signed the new Uber TOS to continue driving, you're not late to opt out of the devilish Mandatory Arbitration Provision - Do it within 30 days of signing it!
I received the new TOS on or about November 25, I signed it to continue driving but as with the … -
Drivers should opt out of the new TOS (Terms of Service) Uber pushed out couple of weeks ago within 30 days of signing it - how to do details attached!
I received the new TOS on or about November 25, I signed it to continue driving but as with the … -
Uber pushed out a new TOS (Terms of Service) to its drivers - How to opt out of Mandatory Arbitration
I received the new TOS on or about November 25, I signed it to continue driving but as with the … -
As of january 1, 2020, drivers in CA will get to see all the relevant information regarding the request before accepting it, will it be helpful?
https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/drivers-are-finally-getting-what-they-want-is-uber-relenting-to-the-ca-ab5-law
A lot of NY drivers are locked out of both platforms since they can not complete 425 rides a month trip quota, I thought 80% Uber and Lyft drivers were part timers. Flexibility and Freedom rhetoric by both companies is just garbage!
You're not alone. I had a driver friend who's 74 taking care of 2 kids get deactivated by a DUI claim of a passenger. He has COPD, the caught syrup he takes eminates an alcoholic smell. Uber suspended his account for 48 hours telling him that an investigation will take place. They did not even call him to get his side and on the third day he was permanently deactivated a week before Christmas. He's done over 8000 rides with a 4.95 rating. So, moral of the story is, UBER is like the LAPD, shoot first ask questions later. All drivers are one fraudulent complaint from deactivation. Is it fair? Of course not, that's why drivers need a law like AB5 in CA to protect them.
But my friend is going to sue UBER in small claims court and civil court. If you can get a labor attorney to take your case on a contingency basis, go for it, you have nothing to lose.
Yes
Not true, Uber sets the rates, drivers will get to raise or lower the surge multiplier at 3 tiny airports, that's it.
I totally agree with you. I appreciate your comment!
I agree, not going to make drivers more money but the comfort of not taking shit pings is priceless.
You're not in CA I'm assuming? Major changes are taking place here as far as their IC vs employee battle, mostly positive for drivers but we always will be at the mercy of the evil algorithms.
It's called throttling and those evil algorithms, so much for flexibility and freedom. I get skunked often, it's UBER After all.
https://therideshareguy.com/skunked-by-uber/
They're making big changes in CA to keep drivers as IC, they even removed the AR numbers from the drover app. I still think they're punishing drivers though.
https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/uber-is-making-big-changes-in-california-for-drivers
I agree with you 100%. Written extensively about it last week and this week about oversaturation, enjoy the articles.
https://therideshareguy.com/skunked-by-uber/
https://therideshareguy.com/driving-ubers-way-vs-driving-my-way/
Great changes over the past month due to AB5 will they make the driver more money? Time will tell, but knowing destination is a big plus in order to avoid money losing trips.
Read my article in the Rideguru Newsroom tomorrow, good news
Read my article in the Rideguru Newsroom tomorrow, good news
How did they exactly put the screws to the drivers in CA again? I must be missing something!
What you suggested can only be done on Lyft, on Uber you must rate the passenger immediately after the trip ends, it is one and done if you want to continue receiving ride requests. Read my article regarding the subject!
https://therideshareguy.com/ratings-game/
Never knew that passengers cared so much about their rider ratings. Once you lose the 5, it's almost impossible to get it back as a driver or a passenger. I wouldn't worry too much about it 😆
I agree with you, time will tell
So much for algorithms 😆
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