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NYC Ride Volume - Uber "officially" destroys Taxis going into 2018

Posted by ippei on February 1, 2018

Is it official? More Uber trips being taken more than taxis now.

Number of medallions control the # of cars in NYC. While number of Ubers continue to climb.

Source: http://toddwschneider.com/posts/taxi-uber-lyft-usage-new-york-city/

If you were the new CEO of Uber, with absolute power, what would be the first thing you'd change?

Posted by DaimsLer on June 9, 2018

I am asking the current Uber drivers, but anyone's welcome.

If drivers are really losing money with Uber then why do you keep driving for Uber?

Posted by babarett on February 6, 2018

I just don't get it, everyone always complains that they don't make any money with Uber but if you really were losing money then why would you keep driving....???

As a driver, have you kicked out a passenger? Ended a ride early mid-trip?

Posted by WWBlueStuff on April 29, 2018

Please do share. Remember when some dude died after getting kicked off Lyft? I can't help it to think he did something to be kicked out, you know?

Lyft Passenger Killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run on Freeway After Driver Demands He Exits Vehicle
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What's a typical passenger rating for Uber? Is 4.50 good?

Posted by JudgeItoh on March 28, 2018

Can I ask my Uber driver to NOT record me with his webcam? If I do not want to be recorded, shouldn't I be able to request that?

Posted by NancyStride on August 21, 2018

Even calling into a customer service call (at a bank or whatever), we have the choice of asking not to be recorded. What about with rideshares like Uber and Lyft?

I understand that the car is a private property, and drivers have the rights to record inside their cabin. However, …

How do I report bad drivers? (Uber and Lyft drivers that is)

Posted by Anonymous on May 18, 2018

Uber driver from hell? or is this safe driving

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Mileage that is tax deductible

Posted by driverbob on January 31, 2023

I leave the house and head towards a busy area for my first ride while UBER is on for 6 miles. Is this tax deductible? I accept a ride and drive 8 miles and pick up a rider. Is this tax deductible? The ride is 4 miles while the rider …

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