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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.

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, …

False Accusation for Assault

Posted by jeff on March 22, 2023

I've been driving for Uber for about 2 months. My account was suspended on Sunday as I was about to go out. I saw a 1-star review but had no other info. I was only a few rides away from getting a $120 bonus.

Anyway, I racked my brain trying …

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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....???

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

Posted by Anonymous on May 18, 2018

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?

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When a passenger damages my car or steals stuff.

Posted by wraiththe on March 27, 2023

How come Uber can deny requests for reimbursement if someone steals stuff from your car? I have video of where a customer stole an expensive item for customers to use, and was denied getting reimbursed. Same thing goes for when they break stuff.

Canned responses and responding to what?

Posted by wraiththe on March 27, 2023

Why is it OK for Uber to not listen to what you are saying and offer canned responses that are irrelevant? To add: why is it that if they actually respond to a message for support, they NEVER EVER include the original message??? How am I supposed to remember which …

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