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  Uber is now threatening to withdraw from Austria

  Posted by mrfeeney 23 Rider in Rideshare News (3 comments )

  All because Austria wants Uber and Taxis to have the same pricing structure. Why does Uber think they are above regulations?https://finance.yahoo.com/news/uber-threatens-withdraw-austria-131752712.html
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  Riders are more likely to take an Uber when it's surging 2.1 times than 2.0.

  Posted by ippei 1200 Driver Rider Guru in Angry Riders (7 comments )

  Riders are more accepting of surges that are NOT round numbers, because consumers feel more thoughts went into the calculation of the surge pricing. This was shared on an interview at NPR, where Uber's economist shared a factor in when people are accepting of surge pricing.From an Uber rider's perspective, Keith says, a round number surge like two times looks like the company is just slapping on a higher price tag because it's raining. But when it's 2.1 times as much, we think there must be a complex algorithm (which there is) coming up ...
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  The battle is heating up. Should Uber drivers be employees?

  Posted by kitkat22 213 Rider in Rideshare News (1 comment )

  What do you think?https://www.vox.com/2019/6/18/18682002/uber-lyft-drivers-california-ab5-bill
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  AC in Uber?

  Posted by santafe3 2 in Ask a Driver (0 comments )

  Is it mandatory that Uber cars have AC? Mine was so hot the other day and the driver said it was on but he must have been lying. Should I report him?
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  Passenger leaves weed in the car, do you keep it?

  Posted by scantilysam 101 Rider Driver in Ask a Driver (0 comments )

  Recently read an article about a driver trying to turn in a bunch of weed a pax left in his car but why got through that trouble? It is not even illegal in most place now, I would definitely keep it haha
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  Uber's Tactics to set higher fares and surges. Share your suspicions, angry riders!

  Posted by TonyAlmeida 1026 Rider in Angry Riders (10 comments )

  Uber has a reputation for hiding how they calculate their exact fares and determining how the surges are determined. While their rates are technically posted on their websites (as legally bound in many jurisdiction), they seem to not follow these rates at all.Can you share your suspicion, confirmed or unconfirmed, on how Uber sets its prices?  How it uses data and how it takes advantage of people's situations?  I will respond to myself to start it off.This is of course besides the distance, duration, demand (for surges), etc. 
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  True or false: Uber jacks up the price when your phone is low on battery (and desperate)?

  Posted by KGardiner 36 in Ask a RideGuru (18 comments )   1 guru answer

  My girlfriend told me this is absolutely true.  I dismissed it as an urban legend, but then I heard from a driver the other day.  Is there any basis on this rumor?...or is it really true?  I know Uber historically has done some shady things.
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  I have a dashcam in my car, but I keep hearing I’m not allowed to record passengers unless they know about it, or agree to it. Is that true?

  Posted by Jaredhoffa 103 Rider Guru in Ask a Rideshare Laywer (12 comments )

  We get asked this question a lot at LegalRideshare and this is how we break it down.First, we always have to consider, "is a Uber or Lyft a private situation?" We often lean on the side of "no, it's not." It's comparable to taking public transportation like a bus  in a major city. We always tell passengers, "if you wouldn't go outside and scream something  absurd, I wouldn't say it in an Uber". The issue lies on the fact that passengers aren't always aware of the laws (or lack thereof) and are looking for ...
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  The Uber for helicopters is now Uber

  Posted by chawes 701 Rider Guru in Rideshare News (8 comments )

  This pricing doesn't seem that bad. Getting from Manhattan to JFK can be a nightmare. Helicopter in 8 minutes? Where do I sign. If they bring this to the Boston area I might actually use it.Starting July 9th, Uber will offer helicopter rides between JFK airport and Lower Manhattan that can be booked on demand through its app. Uber Copter, The New York Times reports, will offer eight minute flights between the city and its major airport, with prices typically costing between $200 and $225. Flights can be booked up to five days in advance.https://www.theverge ...
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  As a ride share driver, what is your worst nightmare?

  Posted by fpressly 4068 Rider Driver in Ask a Driver (32 comments )

  Being wrongly accused and not having proof to the contrary. With dashcam and two other hidden cameras and five audio pickups, I hope to have that resolved.
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  What would be awesome questions to ask Uber and Lyft drivers?

  Posted by AnonymousRider 443 Rider in Ask a Driver (24 comments )

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  What's an average Uber driver rating? Is 4.60 a good rating?

  Posted by cContino77 152 in Ask a RideGuru (37 comments )   1 guru answer

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  How do I contact the Uber driver or Uber about a lost item?

  Posted by Anonymous 3359 Driver Driver Rider in Ask a RideGuru (11 comments )   1 guru answer

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  Does Uber Quiet Mode mean that the driver cannot play music either?

  Posted by WasabiNuts 27 in Ask a RideGuru (0 comments )   1 guru answer

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  Uber testing drones for food delivery

  Posted by SmittenKitten 1827 Rider in Rideshare News (5 comments )

  Uber announced Wednesday that it has begun testing drone delivery for its popular Uber Eats service.and check this out.Uber also revealed future plans for drone deliveries to land on parked Uber cars operated by drivers, as well as plans for autonomous drone aircraft, according to AFP.
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  What's a typical passenger rating for Uber? Is 4.50 good?

  Posted by JudgeItoh 174 in Ask a Driver (162 comments )   1 guru answer

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  Twelve yr old commits suicide after taking an Uber. Is Uber at fault? Please share your thoughts.

  Posted by momof4 7105 Rider Driver in Rideshare News (16 comments )

  https://www.updateamerica.com/uber_may_be_sued_after_12_year_old_girl_gets_ride_alone_dies_from_suicide?fbclid=IwAR3QWqzoANV2l0lgjL-UcBOc5-Kkaf6IvFt2vkE2Nq24-Fpm2TnMPq4EZtg&page=5&utm_medium=RAN&utm_source=UA
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  Uber Throws Party For Drivers — And It Was A Huge ‘Unorganized Catastrophe,’

  Posted by Samarov 1403 Rider in Angry Riders (10 comments )

  Looks like a great time!
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  Uber, Lyft: Gig economy employees are facing a heightened retirement crisis

  Posted by TonyAlmeida 1026 Rider in Rideshare News (0 comments )

  Americans are increasingly falling behind on their retirement savings, and it could be even worse for the millions working in the gig economy.Despite the overall gig economy booming with companies like Lyft (LYFT) and Uber (UBER) going public, the companies’ staunch resistance to meet drivers’ demands for full-time employment and benefits “has the ...
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  How do I determine UberEATS is available for my house/location?

  Posted by AnonymousRider 443 Rider (0 comments )   1 guru answer

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