Joey J (joeyj)

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  Cab driver was shot, killed in Back Bay Tuesday after refusing to drive suspect to Mansfield, officials say

  Terrifying incident in Boston yesterday. Cab driver shot and killed in broad daylight. And this was not in a shady …
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  Taxify valuation passes $1B

  New round of funding, lead by Daimler at $175M. Uber's gotta be quaking a little bit. They are spending their …
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  Uber's Surge Pricing keeps drivers on the road

  I happen to agree with this editorial. What's interesting is they are talking about a storm that happened in March. …
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  Waymo van involved in crash

  Pretty clear the van was not at fault if you watch the video. Lucky no one was seriously hurt, looked …
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  The Fall of Travis Kalanick

  Long read but fun and full of interesting tidbits. LOL @ he literally got down on his hands and knees …
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  Seattle Uber drivers had a union??

  Didn't realize that. Looksl like the Trump administration is trying to break it up now. https://theintercept.com/2018/03/26/uber-drivers-union-seattle/
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  Uber Ghost drivers -- literally!

  Now this is a new one. Drivers in China changing their profile pictures to ghosts and zombies so that people …
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  Uber sells its car leasing business

  I didn't even realize uber was leasing cars TBH. They're becoming more like a cab company every day. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2018/01/30/uber-sells-its-leasing-business-startup-fair/1077227001/
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  Can I smoke in an Uber?

  Just like the title says. Can I smoke cigarettes? What about cigars. Or you know, other stuff. What about vaping?
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  Boston Taxi King getting out of the game

  Ed Tutunjian's selling his business and 362 taxi medallions. For a lifetime of being a jerk, his reward is $145M. …

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   5 years ago in  Heroin Epidemic. As an Uber driver would you be willing to carry Narcan in the event someone would Over Dose in your car?

  I feel lucky that I have only had lost one acquaintance to opioids. He struggled mightily with it for over a decade and got clean a number of times but just could not hang on. He finally succumbed last year due to fentanyl overdose. I find it hard to lay blame on him, knowing everything I do about his situation. He really tried, again and again. I can't even blame him for getting addicted as it all started with an opioid prescription from his doctor after a sports injury. Those legally prescribed drugs led him and his family into a years long nightmare that finally ended with his sad, pointless death on the floor of his parents' bathroom. He left a wife and two young kids behind.

  Drug companies pushed these drugs, deliberately downplaying the addictive qualities of them. I find it hard not to blame them squarely for this problem. Once these drugs get a hold of you they don't let go, ever, and these companies knew it all along.

  It's just a horrible situation all around. A true crisis. If carrying narcan will help me save one person, I probably should just do it. Sure wish I didn't have to pay for it though.

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   5 years ago in  Heroin Epidemic. As an Uber driver would you be willing to carry Narcan in the event someone would Over Dose in your car?

  I should. I hate that we have to deal with this but I guess it is a fact of life in 2018 and I don’t want anyone dying in my car.

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   6 years ago in  Guessing Uber worried not enough drivers will be out for New Years Eve

  Interesting that they do promotions like this instead of just jacking up the surge... since this costs them money, and surge effectively does the same thing but makes them money. I expect worse from Uber...

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   6 years ago in  This Startup Installs Themed Experiences In Your Uber Ride

  No. How is this going to help me get more rides? And don't bring up the tipping thing. People aren't going to suddenly decide to tip me because i have mickey mouse in my car. If anything it will discourage people from tipping...

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   6 years ago in  Disrepectful uber driver

  Wait, so these cops came into a restaurant where you were eating, took your bouquet of flowers, and rifled through it looking for this guy's license? While you were sitting there trying to eat?

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   6 years ago in  Teens headed to homecoming say Uber driver told them to get out due to age [AJC.com]

  Seriously. Those parents are insane.

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   6 years ago in  Teens headed to homecoming say Uber driver told them to get out due to age [AJC.com]

  Shame on those parents. Use your heads.

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   6 years ago in  Tipping chart. Do drivers agree that riders tip 90% of the time?

  I would bet it's true for cab drivers. Rideshare drivers? Ah nope. Uber screwed that up with their original "no tipping" policy and now we all pay for it.

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   6 years ago in  What should you never say to an Uber or Lyft (or any other rideshare) driver?

  "Hey can you check out this thing on my back? is that a rash?"

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

  Just be respectful, you know? Some riders really seem to take joy in looking down on drivers. Driving can be a grind and that can make it miserable.

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   6 years ago in  As a Driver, will you buy Uber or Lyft stock when it becomes available?

  if I had money to throw around... no. I'm not dumb.

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   6 years ago in  The Importance of Staying Alert (The World Needs More 'LERTS)

  Did you have to change your pants after that one... jeez

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   6 years ago in  Uber's self driving car division has a strange term for people and animals...

  In reference to the fatal crash last year:

  According to employees and documents viewed by Business Insider, the decision to turn off the emergency braking features was motivated in part by a desire to impress CEO Dara Khosrowshahi with a ride in a self-driving vehicle that was originally scheduled to happen around April. The high-pressure event was referred to as "Dara's ride" or "Dara's run" inside the company.

  Jesus.

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   6 years ago in  Martha Stewart took her first Uber ride and HATED it!

  I wonder if she left a tip.

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   6 years ago in  Which scooter wins? Bird, Lime, Uber Scooter, or Lyft Scooter?

  Same problem the whole rideshare industry has really. Only real way they can compete is on price and availability.

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   6 years ago in  Which scooter wins? Bird, Lime, Uber Scooter, or Lyft Scooter?

  Nothing in Boston yet. I am dreading their arrival. I assume they will get here eventually even though most of the local govts are pushing back pretty hard.

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   6 years ago in  Eighty-seven, and left by the side of the road by Uber [Boston Globe]

  I totally agree. Aside from the sheer lack of professionalism, when you kick someone out, you could be putting them in serious danger, depending on where you are. There better be a damn good reason to do it.

  You have to have thick skin in this business. Rude behavior or someone dictating the route like this can't get to you. You gotta roll with it even when you are having a bad day, that's what makes a professional.

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   6 years ago in  Too many Uber drivers? Chicago cabbies and ride-share workers join forces, urge cap on Uber and Lyft cars

  Hate to say it but it doesn't seem like this is likely to happen in most places. The cat is out of the bag. These localities missed their shot to regulate Uber/Lyft when they first started operating, before the public got too used to them and before they were able to lower prices to these current levels. If they try now they will have a damn revolt on their hands.

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   6 years ago in  How do you feel about driving underage passengers?

  I will not drive unaccompanied minors. No way no how. Too many risks. These days you have to be careful. One of these minors could claim you did something inappropriate, and then its their word against yours (another good reason to use a dashcam). Who is a jury going to believe? Do you want to take that gamble? I like my life and my good reputation, I plan to keep it.

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   6 years ago in  RideGuru Rideshare Survey Results 2018; Forget Tinder and LinkedIn. Ridesharing is the new social centre.

  Ok so this proves it. 1) Drivers hate Pool. 2) Riders hate Pool.

  Literally everyone hates pool, except 7% of rides (screw em). Can we get rid of it now?

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