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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Uber is starting food delivery via Uber drones 😆
Uber has unveiled more details about its plans for Eats delivery via drones. If all goes according to Uber’s plan, … -
Uber announces deeper push into financial services with Uber Money
Payday loans next?https://www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2019/10/28/uber-announces-deeper-push-into-financial-services-with-uber-money.html?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D#aoh=15722848931814&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnbc.com%2F2019%2F10%2F28%2Fuber-announces-deeper-push-into-financial-services-with-uber-money.html -
In my just published article, I discuss the Safety, Physical and Mental health risks of being a rideshare driver
It's definitely one of my better articles, please read and pass it on, as drivers we need to worry about … -
What are the Safety, Physical and Mental health issues of being a rideshare driver?
Car value depreciation is a small part of what Uber and Lyft drivers endure. What are the risks the drivers … -
'I Wonder What They Are Hiding:' Lyft Drivers Can No Longer See How Much Riders Paid For Each Trip
Lyft not showing trip details any longer, specifically what the passengers pay, less transparency is better for them I guess … -
Lyft stock jumps after co-founders tell WSJ they see profitability a year earlier than expected
I believe it, with PPZ where they charge the pax full prime time and pay the driver peanuts, they are … -
Nearly two-thirds of Uber customers don’t tip their drivers, study says
Not a surprise, the passengers have been programmed not to tip for seven years before it became available on the … -
Uber & Lyft drivers organizing protests in front of billionaire investors homes
Well, I bet security will be ramped uphttps://www.vice.com/en_us/article/9keg4v/uber-drivers-are-organizing-protests-at-billionaire-investors-homes -
Chicago is getting ready to slap a $40 million congestion tax on Uber & Lyft
Following NY now Chicago and Seattle are looking to tax UBER Lyft. Dominos lining up.https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/lightfoot-readies-40-million-year-tax-uber-lyft -
Is Uber & Lyft playing with fire by ignoring the House Transportation Committee requests?
Both Uber and Lyft shined off the request, seems like they pissed off some Congressmen, can they keep playing the … -
As an Uber or Lyft driver, should you put your driving experience in your resume for an upcoming job interview?
Rideshare driving could cut both ways when applying for a permanent job, should it be included in your resume? Are … -
HopSkipDrive, Zum, Kango, Autter, GoKid good alternatives for current Uber & Lyft drivers with better pay!
As kids only rideshare services explode in popularity, is it worth to sign up with one or more?https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/how-to-sign-up-as-a-driver-for-an-exclusive-kids-rideshare-service-and-make-more-money -
As for kids only rideshare services explode in popularity, is it a good idea to sign up with one or more?
I've written a detailed article for Rideguru newsroom. It may be a lot more lucrative driving kids around than drunk … -
House transportation committee chairman warns Uber, Lyft against missing upcoming hearing
Let's see how they respond at that house panel. If they have the balls to say they don't have drivers. … -
Uber lays off another ~350 across Eats, self-driving and other departments
This makes it over a thousand laid off since the IPO, however they're hiring 3000 in Dallas, dies anyone have … -
Uber & Lyft price rides to rip the passengers and the drivers off!
We just got the dreaded penny surge in Los Angeles, Lyft had their useless PPZ for a few months in … -
Uber's 14 principles for success in leadership, that was from their pitch deck for venture capitalists
Do you agree with them? Do you see anything related to the driver? -
Provo Police: Uber passenger was carrying duffel bag full of meth, heroin
Give the driver credit here to put this guy away, yes he was also detained but released after questioning. https://fox13now-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/fox13now.com/2019/10/12/provo-man-uses-uber-to-transport-meth-heroin/amp/?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D#aoh=15709864178749&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Ffox13now.com%2F2019%2F10%2F12%2Fprovo-man-uses-uber-to-transport-meth-heroin%2F -
Should you put rideshare driving in your resume when searching for a new job?
I've answered all the questions one may have regarding the subject with sample resumes.https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/should-you-put-your-uber-driver-experience-on-your-resume -
Uber launches boat service in Nigeria's megacity Lagos
We have Uber rideshare, Ubereats, UberCopter, UberScooter, UberBikes, UberGroceries, Uber Submarines now UberBoat 😆 Looks like their business plan is …
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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