Don Murphy (breakingbread)

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  Delivery Drivers are Losing Income after Uber Acquired Postmates

  Anyone here in this boat?https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/carolineodonovan/uber-postmates-delivery-workers
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  Dara wants all drivers to get the Covid vaccine

  Dara has apparently sent letters to governors of all 50 states asking them to prioritize rideshare drivers. Will you get …
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  Even this Uber engineer is against Prop 22!

  "Uber works because it's cheap and it's quick," Nelson wrote. "But it's become clear to me that this is only …
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  Child porn found on phone left in Uber leads to arrest

  I love when justice happens unexpectedly. I am going to always check the phones left in my car from now …
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  Uber driver speaks out after company refuses to pay for trip from NY to Florida

  Glad he got his money in the end but what a headache. https://abc7ny.com/uber-driver-payment-paid-bronx/6771526/ 
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  Uber is allowed to operate in London

  I feel like this story has flip flopped every other month for the past year or so haha but apparently …
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  Why people do not tip.

  This article title really pisses me off. "9 times you should tip your Uber driver". THIS is why riders DO …
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  Looks Like NY is following in CA's footsteps in regards to AB5

  Just as we expected, the world of the gig economy is changing fast.https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/new-york-labor-groups-eying-benefits-rideshare-drivers-81061
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  Uber's Nightmare has Just Begun (Forbes)

  JUST begun?! LOL I would have said their earnings have been in a nightmarish state for some time now.https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephenmcbride1/2019/09/04/ubers-nightmare-has-just-started/#3a2913c5b7e0
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  How much would you pay to guarantee your rating never drops below 5 stars?

  Just think about it, you could decline rude passengers or tell someone off for being a jerk without it hurting …
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  Do Poorer People Tip More than the Rich?

  What is your experience? I find that when I drive in the projects I tend to get more tips than …
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  Is Lyft giving free stock to their top drivers just a big publicity stunt?

  Lyft set such a high bar for who gets that $10K bonus to buy stock. 20,000 rides is a LOT. …
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  Uber CEO, Dara, discusses large amounts of new Uber drivers due to shutdown

  "We haven't quantified [how many new drivers have joined], but it's definitely happening in D.C., and it's happening to the …
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  Driving for Uber is like speed dating

  I've just had this revelation, sometimes driving for Uber can feel a bit like speed dating. People getting in and …
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  Man gets out of jail. Man hails taxi. Man can't pay taxi. Man sent back to jail.

  This is why our system is broken. What else wasa this guys supposed to do, walk? If he got in …
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  Man charged with attacking and carjacking Lyft Driver.

  How come when the situations are reverse (uber/lyft driver attacks passenger) it is HUGE news yet when a passenger attacks …
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  Opinion: Uber is NOT to Blame for Taxi-Driver Suicides In New York

  Remember that article from NYT last week about how Uber is to blame for Taxi Driver suicides in NYC. Well …
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  No Warning for Long Trips?

  I recently have had a number of long trips but no warning from Uber? This resulted in me having to …

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   1 week ago in  $32 for a 6 minute ride?

  LOL, if that...

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   1 month ago in  Company installing free tablets in car , earn up to 350 a month

  Isn't there another company that does this... play octopus?

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   1 month ago in  I would like a daily ride to and from work , that would be to60803 from 60411

  I would recommend ordering an Uber or Lyft and explaining your situation to the driver to see if they would be willing to set up recurring rides offline for cheaper (as Uber wouldn't be taking a cut). If the driver you have the first day declines then try again the next day! I bet you will find someone.

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   1 month ago in  Room in the trunk for a suitcase; What if it is a tiny bit wet?

  I don't think this would bother most drivers but you can always contact them in the app as soon as you request to let them know the situation, if it is a problem for them they will simply cancel the ride and you can request a new driver.

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   1 month ago in  Cancelled flights

  Well, it most likely depends on which company you booked a ride with. I would suggest just using Uber or Lyft and ordering your car when you arrive.

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   1 month ago in  Can I work for Uber / Lyft in Atlanta Georgia with NYC plates?

  From my understanding, to be covered by insurance and following all the rules that Uber has laid out, you will need to register your car in Georgia to drive for Uber there. You may be able to get away with NYC plates but if you get in an accident you will most likely have a big headache on your hands.

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   2 months ago in  I lately noticed long trips to pick up riders🤔

  Do you know if there are more drivers than normal in your area?

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   2 months ago in  Heartwarming: Former Uber driver earns bachelor's degree after a passenger paid off her debt

  Guy was going through a divorce and his Uber driver "lifted his spirits" so he paid off her debt... hmm am I the only one whose mind is in the gutter 😈 

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   3 months ago in  What not to ask your driver...

  "Do you make good money doing this?"

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   4 months ago in  This is the kind of crap drivers deal with - rude passengers assaulting drivers

  Disgusting, not worth the pennies we earn.

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   4 months ago in  What is Lyft doing right that Uber is not?

  Well, from a driver perspective, Lyft is way better to interact with than the black hole of Uber's support team.

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   4 months ago in  Rides in Forest Grove Oregon?

  Have you tried looking for a ride using RideGuru's fare calculator? 

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   4 months ago in  Is There A Way As An Uber Driver That I Can Refuse Trips With Multiple Stops?

  Oh, can you share?!

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   4 months ago in  I am in Layton Utah, i have Medicaid and need to go pick up my medicine 6 m ...

  RideGuru isn't a car company, try using their fare calculator to find a ride for your need.

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   4 months ago in  Uber/lyft car accident

  I second this!

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   4 months ago in  How can gas stations help?

  1. Easy access is the number 1 priority. I will pay a few more cents per gallon for a gas station that is an easy in/out and on my way.

  2. Not really applicable to me - I would guess you would have to advertise your loyalty program with signs and maybe in online forums like this one.

  3. Occasionally but I tend to drive during busier rush hours so there is never much down time. If a driver has to wait they will generally wait around wherever their last drop off was or head to a high traffic area and wait. I have never heard of a driver driving out of their way to wait at a gas station.

  4. Hmm, sometimes you will get a passenger who wants to go through the Wendy's drive thru but not often do they want to stop at a gas station. Some drivers also already carry snacks and waters.

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   6 months ago in  Jitney

  Interesting, thanks for the insight.

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   6 months ago in  Rider Demand

  Have you tried using the heat map feature in the partner app? When you turn your app on, you will see a heat map with different areas of your city shaded either yellow, orange, or red. These areas show you at a high level the demand for rides in different locations around your city. When I started driving I would just constantly monitor the heat map to determine the best times and places to drive.

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   6 months ago in  Jitney

  Full Circle! Curious, do you find the term "hack" offensive. I have known some cab drivers who don't like that term. Same goes for "Cabbie". What are your thoughts?

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   6 months ago in  Do Uber passengers care about how clean or dirty your car is on the outside?

  I pay for the basic wash about once a week but I am not putting extra money into the details like rim cleaning - not worth it.

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