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Monica Castleberry (momof4)
Ride Expert from Philadelphia PA
Mom & Nursing Student by day Ride Share Driver by night always on the go
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Posts by momof4
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Uber's Secret "Project Luigi". Just another way to put the screws to the drivers.
Uber has 180 of Change, Uber Pro. Lyft in some markets added the long pick up fee for drivers. Then … -
Lyft finally got some B@!!$! They made a positive decision on their own without waiting on Uber to do it.
WTG Lyft! I always call these companies out for their BS however they have made a positive decision for the … -
Lyft finally does something right! About damn time.
Its about damn time! We have been complaining about this for months. Although it helped drivers it screwed up with … -
Is Uber's Customer Service Reps causing drivers to lose out on tips? You be the judge.
Or is Ubers app? Or both??? My son & his gf went out Friday night to his Christmas party & … -
Uber drivers seeing Surge Amt. on their maps but what is Uber really charging the rider? Where is all that money going? I can tell you.
I've seen this on 2 other occassions when my kids call me for a ride. This all started back in … -
Hope drivers dont fall for this! Drivers will end up working for free. Is there anything this company wont do to screw over drivers???
Just another way to not pay drivers. The interest will be so high drivers will be driving for weeks to … -
Uber wins small Victory in CA rape suit. What do you think?
I dont agree with Uber very often. They usually are at fault. However in this case it was not their … -
Didn't Uber say they were deactivating riders with low ratings?
I know Uber said they were giving riders time and suggestions to improve their ratings. That had to be at … -
Is Uber serious? Uber Offering snacks now when logging off.
Went out to drive today. Logged on accepted a trip. Completed it. Logged off to run an errand. The app … -
More on the Axios interview with Evil CEO Dara K. This dude is a total jerk.
The only thing this man gets right in the interview is autonomous vehicles are a long way off. How much … -
Lyft wants you to give up "Car Ownership". Say goodbye to your car and rely on using Lyft to travel.
Lyft wants you to "give up car ownership". They will help you sell your car. They paired up with Carvana … -
AXIO on HBO interviews Dara K. on drivers wanting to unionize. Short video. What a joke.
See link to interview below. Dara definately dont want drivers to form a Union. This last statement from him is … -
Will Uber and Lyft ever stop fighting laws? How do they get away with ignoring laws? Is drivers ever going to make what they deserve?
Will Uber and Lyft ever pay the drivers what they deserve? Will driver rates increase? Why don't Uber & Lyft … -
Drivers don't forget Thanksgiving Eve is the busiest drinking night of the year!
If you are new to driving for Uber & Lyft or you never thought about it this is the best … -
Uber being Sued by 96,000 Drivers in NY. When will it end? When are they not being suec?
Many wonder why Uber isn't profitable. Lets forget about about self driving cars, flying taxi's, submarines, helicopters, low rider fares, … -
Too funny!! Angry Moms Road Rage Against Lyft Driver. I would say Unbelievable except in todays world.
I have to say she deserves Mom of the Year Award for 2019. Click on link. The video/article is pretty … -
Will never take a NY trip again. Ever! Few questions in comments if anyone knows the answers. Would appreciate it:)
I try to avoid NY trips. I can usually tell on Uber by the amount of time as its a … -
Car accident recently. Will my Insurance notify Uber or Lyft for any reason?
PA driver. On the way back from a trip both apps were off as PA drivers cannot pick up passengers … -
Uber and Lyft Ballot Initiative guarentees only $5.64 per hr. for drivers in CA. Total BS.
http://laborcenter.berkeley.edu/the-uber-lyft-ballot-initiative-guarantees-only-5-64-an-hour/ -
Lyft Pink Membership $19.99 per month. Offers 15% off, waived lost and found fees, and more. Is it worth it?
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Featured Answers by momof4
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This happened to me quite a few times. This particular night I get a request for Uber X I can seat 4 safely. I pull up there are 3 people they say we are waiting for one more. I am paying no attention to back seat they say ok we are good I start trip get 5 blocks from pick up look in rear view mirror I have 4 in back 1 in front. So what do I do? Do I say something? Do I end trip there and boot them out? I am sure you are all saying I would of. Lol There is 5 of them one of me, oh forgot to mention I am not in a very good neighborhood. Do I call police? I probably won't get past 91 before one of them can take my phone and if I can connect with 911 chances are police will not be there before I am beaten and my car is on cinder blocks. So I take my time ride the right lane nice and slow, stay away from traffic. We get to destination still in another crappy hood. I quickly end trip. The person they are meeting doesn't answer their call so they are not moving out of my car. Uh hello trips over. So they continue to sit in my car for 10 min deciding what to do. Fnally I get another rider so I find my voice and get the courage to say "I got to go" . Still another 2 min. go by. Finally guy comes out and they get their stuff out of my trunk and go on their way. Now I pull up with doors locked and don't unlock until I know how many are getting in my car. I've learned quite a few lessons driving for Uber this past year.
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I've picked up strippers twice. One stripper had a fit & started screaming at me because I didnt pick her up at stripper enterance. The app put me in front of the place. I had never been there before. She called me screaming so I drive around to where she told me but there were people all over plus 2 entrances/exits so I ask the first female I see if she was my passenger. She ignores me then I see Mr. Big and Beefy with the tight muscle head shirt on wave me over. She opens door starts screaming why didnt you come here 1st & why were you talking to those people? I try to explain that the pick up location put me up front and what people are you talking about? She screams the people in the car. I reply "what people, what car" . She screams again the people in the car. I am getting annoyed now, because she hasnt stopped screaming at me and what people in what car not a clue who she was referring to. I should've left when I was eligible for cancel fee. We drive a mile GPS says make left turn screaming stripper barks order i will tell you where to go. We go another mile another barking order "pull into that gas station I need something". She needed something all right some manners or a foot up her ass. I pull in to this gas station that is packed has a line of cars to get in (will explain the line of cars at 3am at a gas station another time). I finally get into lot she gets out and I plot my escape. Why should I take her screaming, order barking ass anywhere else they dont pay me enough for this? I put the car in drive ready to pull out and my guilty conscience kicks in. Its 3am you cant do that. Then the little devil on my shoulder says go for it. Good conscience won I stayed but when she got back in I had a little talk with her. By the time i dropped her off she was happy. So happy when she got out she said "i am going to give you 5 stars". I wanted to reply "stick your 5 stars so far up (that thing you shake for money)that they shoot out of your mouth and hand over some of those bills you made tonight. She was out right rude and bossy.
The 2nd stripper I picked up didnt yell at me but she also barked orders. Wont get into much detail as I just wrote a book about stripper #1. Her barking orders were hello as she entered car order #1"put this radio station on, order #2 turn volumn up ill tell you when to stop" #3 dont speak to me while music is on #4 put the heat up. No please no thank you ànd you guessed it no tip. Last but not least we pull up to destination my app shows end trip you've arrived i end it wait for her to get the hell out. But she needs to bark 1 more order #5 "I've never been here before just sit here until I can find my friend then you can leave". Must be a stripper thing to bark orders and not tip. These 2 were in my first month of driving they taught me a few things that night. No, one of those things was not how to work a stripper pole. Thanks for sharing R Paulson. Would love to here more stories.
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This time I pick up 3 men in there 30's from India at a strip club in Bensalem PA. They get in dont seem really intoxicated. We have a coversation then they are talking amongst themselves. I look at GPS. Its putting me on PA Turnpike. Now where ever I get off I am not going to know where I am so obviously relying on GPS completely. Go up a few exists get off. Its dark as hell. I swear Bucks County suburbs doesnt like or is too cheap to put up street lights. Everything is so dark you see nothing when you look behind you. At this times roads are not only dark but no traffic around. The guys start speaking in their language now, up to this point their conversations were all English even to each other. Before I go further I was under impression destination was one of their homes. Now I have to turn into a dark business complex. Everything closed no one around. My mind thinks they are plotting to hack me up into little pieces lol This is just too shady. No houses, everything dark, no people, no cars. I am so ready to turn around at this point but had no idea where I could go or what i would say to them about turning around. Hearts pounding, nervous. Drive about .5 mile and up on my right was a Hotel. Never so grateful to see one. This was my 2nd experience on a ride that really scared me being a female driver. I think after all my stripper, strip club experiences (as I have 2 other time I had a pick up) I need to stay away from those places. Those rides are either miserable, scarey or just plain strange. Do you think Uber would deactivate me for not driving to or picking up from those places? Lol Yes definately.
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I think you should be able to. I have had a few riders who are happy to see a woman driver. I even had a male who said he would rather have a woman because a male driver may be able to over power a male rider. Some of these young girls pass out from drinking. Some are so drunk that a male driver could do something and she probably wouldnt remember. If these women who got raped had a female than the rape would've never happened. Young women tell me all the time some of their male drivers hit on them some are just creepy make them feel uncomfortable. One young woman said her driver bought her cigs alcohol, and tried to kiss her after ride was over. Women tend not to be criminals, rapist, etc. I would think they wouldnt be hitting on male passengers to the point that the msle rider is uncomfortable. Unfortunately these women who have had these issues dont report driver because they are afraid he will come back to their house.
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Lilly, Can you please clarify or correct me if I am wrong as I dont want to be giving my riders wrong info. If you schedule a ride more than 60 min. in advance your fare is locked in. If you schedule a ride in less than 60 min. in advance Uber gives you an estimate. Then when you are matched with a driver fare could increase if there is a surge in your area. Thank you.
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Uber and Lyft base fares on the longest route to riders destination (time & miles). Most Drivers take the shortest route. Driver is paid for the miles they drove & the amt. of time it took. I arrive at riders destination switch off GPS & go back to Uber or Lyft app. It will say 5 to 15 min until destination. I do the speed limit, I use WAZE app, my car doesn't fly, and its not an amphibious car. Passenger got charged for that 5 to 15 min even though it didnt take that long and they get charged for the miles I didnt travel. This is why drivers are complaining. Uber and Lyft are making a few dollars less than us or the same amount. Nothing we can do as we agreed to be pd per mile and time. Upfront pricing scam. What sucks is riders think we are getting 75%/80% of the fare so they may not be tipping for that reason. Especially on long trips that are 50.00 to 150.00. I am driving for Uber as I text this. When I have some free time later today I will post some screen shots so passengers can see whats going on. O will also screen shot my next trip that says we have X amt of time until destination when we are all ready there.
TRYP was suppose to launch yesterday. We all know that wasnt happening. Rideshare Professor (You Tuber)went on the app requested a 15 min. ride $40/$60 on Uber and Lyft. The app showed no drivers in the area. Look below to see the fare they wanted. As we all predicted SCAM! Cant say I feel sorry for those who believed in these people. They were warned. Guess they wish they would've listened to those who knew this was a scam. Hate to say it BUT we told you so.
They are out of their minds. Would've been a nice fare for a driver for 15/20 min. Lol But what idiot would pay that? A TRYP Influencer. Lol
Just need clarity on addresses then i can get info
The 1st screeshot on my last post, is that the right places from the harbor to Durdle door?
I am not a guru and not familiar with the UK. However I frequently use this site for the forum & my rideshare needs so I thought I would try to help. There is a ride fare calculator that you can put your location and destination in and it will then give you options on whats available and the price. Click on "RIDE" at the top left of this page. Hope this was helpful:)
NJ drivers if you are interested in carrying Narcan (Naloxone) in your car while driving in case of a rider over dosing in your car. You could save a life. Easy to use. Covered under Goid Samaritan Laws.![]()
I wouldnt put it past them. They are shady. I just dont see how it would benefit them. I guess they could increase the fare. I've had riders who say they didnt think I was going to show because their battery died and they were not sure if it went through. They are excited to see I have chargers:) none of them have complained about the fare being high. When I go through my trips none of those riders fares were higher than normal. So although they may know battery level is low not sure they do much with that info. I dont work at Uber headquarters and no no one that works there so I cannot say with certainty if they do and what they do if it is low:) Just another Uber mystery:) I have Galaxy Note 8 the only app that throws me into power saving mode is Waze. Otherwise I have to do it manuaaly or eet it up to go into power saving mode in my settings.
Is this your only job or is this your only full time job is annoying because its asked all the time. Sometimes its the way people ask it. Many people look down at you for doing this male or female. Thats why that ? annoys me:) Sorry I am answering 10 months later. Lol Just noticed your post.
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I am happy you made a comment. I must have never proof read that one. Needed to fix it:) Some of my post didnt even make sense. Probably did it while i was waiting for a ride got a request and just hit post. Thanks
I started one called The Night in the Life of an Uber driver. Please share your story. There are a few stories on there that are good.
Very interesting. Read article today about a guy who gave up his car as it was cheaper to Uber or Lyft for him. I would never give up my car for anything. I like my freedom and want to depend on no one:) I love driving (except in NYC) lol. I love cars. They will have to pry my car keys and gun out of my hands not giving up either without a fight. Lol Also check out the rideshare professor some interesting things going to happen. Possible new company. Not TRYP lol.
I dont know many drivers. I do not sit in airport queue for 2 hrs. Makes no sense to me to do that. I assume at Airports where Uber and Lyft drivers sit waiting for rides they talk or maybe a certain venues when there is a concert or event. Didnt know anything about this until those idiot drivers invited the press in to show them step by step what they do. Took stupidity to a whole new level. I dont get many surged rides so I wont be accused of doing it:) I decline surged rides at certain times, places, low ratings and pool rides when surge is below 3.00. The time, place, ruders with low ratings, and pool rides are not always worth the extra 1.25 to 3.00. If surge is above 5.00 I may be more inclined not to decline depending on where I am. There are articles all over google about it. I thought it was 3 weeks ago news but apparently some news outlets brought it back up today. There is a video on You Tube "Dustin Is Driving "he talks about it. Unfortunately the Business Insider makes it sound like this you tuber put the video up to share with drivers and tell them how to do it. He was just saying how stupid these drivers were to go to the press and talk about. He has a great channel and gives great tips and info. Wish he was around when I first started. I think i made just about every rookie mistake out there:) Guess you live under the same rock I do:) I drive in Philly, Bucks County, and NJ. Guess we dont know rhe right people or should I say the wrong people. I hate when drivers do stupid shady things. It gives us all a bad name. Riders don't set prices, riders didnt decrease our rates, take away bonuses, quest, and multiplier surge rates. Why take it out on them and rip them off? They are the ones taking rides and paying so we can do this. Maybe if riders see these articles they will decide not to tip drivers because we are causing them to pay surge pricing. You want to run a shady business go for it but dont take everyone down with you. Why cant we all just get along:)
It may be helpful for riders. If they do it hope they not only put it in maps but waze also. Many drivers use Waze and it does differ from maps at times. I think that may cause an issue if rider is on maps and driver is using waze. Dont mean this in a sarcastic way but if you are following along during your trip wouldnt you be able to tell driver went a different way? This is just something that is supposed to warn you. I guess so you dont have to follow it just listen for a beep or whatever it does to warn you.
Here are some other safety features you can use also if you dont all ready know. You can share your route (trip)in the app with family and friends. There is 911 in both Uber and Lyft. The companies know where the driver and rider is and can send help. Always look at the make, model, color of the vehicle, driver profile pic, and license plate in your rider app after driver accepts your request. You can watch as the driver approaches. Never get into a vehicle that doesnt match what your app is telling you. If anything is different do not get into that car. You can take an extra step by calling or texting the driver when they pull up. If their phone doesnt receive your call or text something isnt right. Not every state requires license plates on front of vehicles. You may have to check the back. Lastly do not assume because there is a sticker or light up amp/sign in drivers windows that they are a legitmate Uber or Lyft driver. Anyone , anywhere can make them or sell them on Amazon, EBay, etc... Always be aware of your surroundings. Stay safe:)
I dont think it will be a big issue just think it has potential for being annoying when you have that back seat driver, nervous Nellie, or drunk that may think male driver is kidnapping her:) Would be good for those drivers who drag out a trip for the few extra $. Kind of getting tired of seeing articles that paint every driver as been "that Uber driver". One article leads people to believe we are involved in the "surge conspiracy". Lol The one that started with Regan Airport. The other night had riders new to rideshare were not from this country or one that had Uber/Lyft. When we hit tolls he started "is that going to make ride more money, there is traffic is that goung to be more money, if you take the long route will that cost me more"? I wanted to say no way in hell would I take you the long way, just want to dump you as quick as possible . I finally showed him the 3 routes in Waze to assure him I was on the fastest route. We were headed to JFK did he really think we would hit no traffic? I wanted to say yes and look at the traffic headed back. I will be sitting in that with no rider (logging those dead miles). Lol Be lucky I didnt find out a block away and cancel like many drivers do. Loved that he had me lift all the heavy suitcases out of my car while he stood there and watched. Mom and 18 yr old sin jumped out of car to head to BR so they didnt help either. You guessed it no tip. There was more annoying crap on the way there was just one of those trips:)
When I first started driving I didnt realize my phone wasnt plugged into charger. As I went to end trip my phone died. I plugged it in turned it back on & the trip was still running. It was only 3/4 min. I contacted Uber they said they reviewed it and no adjustments needed on the fare. Two weeks ago I hit a 20 min dead zone on a trip with Uber. When I got to an area where my service came back trip was still running and when I ended it fare was correct. I have always used a Galaxy since I started driving. If my app is open either up on screen or running in the background and it dies or I restart it the app is still up and running when the phone comes back on. It never closes out the app. I have to close app out or it will continue to run. Dont know if thats on all phones.
Thanks for posting this. Not every Uber driver is a sexual predator or awful person. Many drivers go out of their way to help their passengers. It could just be a kind word, a conversation, some good advice, listening to your rider, a smile. I have met some interesting, intelligent, kind people driving for Uber both drivers and riders. There are still decent, kind, people out there. Great thing this driver did for that man.
Idiots will shoot them down and steal your food:) Not a fan of my food flying threw the air. Suppose a bird poops on it?
Good advice Chris. Just wanted to add that if decide to go with Uber or Lyft if a driver accepts the ride you may want to call or text them immediately. Tell them where they will be going and you may want to offer a tip. This will save you time versus having the driver show up see the destination after he starts trip and decide he wouldnt want to travel that far. The reason I suggest tipping is the driver most likely will do most of the ride back empty (dead miles). Tolls, gas, and time (especially hitting traffic)will all be out of pocket for the driver on trip back. There will be some drivers who like to do these long trips and others who dont. I personally love them except if I get stuck in traffic:) Unfortunately I live no where near you. I would assume even with a tip it would still be cheaper then a taxi with tip. Ride.guru also has promotion offers ($ off your 1st ride) if you never taken an Uber before. Have you looked into a train? Dont know if that is an option but thought I would mention it.
Great Post! Great info for drivers and riders. I also drive XL. Its only happened to me on 5 rides that I had to send Uber a message to upgrade my ride from X to Xl because there were more than 4 passengers. I give it approx. 24 hrs or less, if passenger tips I know they rated me. I then send the message about them having more then 4 people to please apply XL rates. I then know they cant rate me 1 star for doing it. I dont like being shady but why should I have to take hit on my ratings all because they tried to game the system (cheat the driver). In reality XL isnt that much more especially 5 or more riders. If they split the price it may be costing them $3/$5 each. What I dont like is they we cant opt out of pool when we have XL vehicle. Uber will send me 4 different riders knowing I have larger vehicle. It's rare I even accept pool but I will sometimes if surge is high enough. There should be a choice for XL to opt out of pool. A single pool ride in an XL vehicle is the worst especially on short rides. The other issue is you drive 12/15 min to get the XL ride, its a 4 min ride 1.25 miles. I spend more time to reach them and drive more miles then the actual ride. No long pick up fee for XL in my market in Uber. At this point in time Uber and Lyft need to clean up a few issues. Safety, transparency, ratings, honesty, and increase the rates. Fix all the BS and make the companies better and safer. Not holding my breath. Yes you are correct Uber does know everything about our driving habits:) Still on the fence about them hiking prices when your phone is about to die:) although it wouldnt be unheard of. They definately can be shady. Thanks for sharing.