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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.

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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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, …

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....???

Bolt driver forum

Posted by User2023 on June 5, 2023

Hi all, conscious that this is an Uber forum, but I wondered if anyone could advise me of whether there is an equivalent to this forum / something similair for Bolt drivers? Thanks!

Bolt driver forum

Posted by User2023 on June 5, 2023

Hi all, conscious that this is focussed on Uber and Lyft, but I wondered if anyone could advise me of whether there is an equivalent to this forum / something similair for Bolt drivers? Thanks!

Cash rides

Posted by Elliesteen on June 4, 2023

I do not have access to a credit or debit card. Is there no way to pay cash?

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