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I have 2 big luggages, 1 small luggage, 1 backpack and maybe 2 boxes. Which uber should I book ?

Posted by Molly Rider in Ask a RideGuru (0 comments )

Hi. I am going to move to another place. I have 2 big luggage, 1 small luggage, 1 backpack and maybe 2 boxes which are about the same size as the small luggage. I travel alone. I want to ask that which Uber I should book so that they can fit in the car? Uberx or Uberxl?

I Am Temporarily (I Hope!) De-Activated Because Lyft Support Is Stupid! Lyft Says My Background Check Is Ongoing But If They Look - I Was APPROVED TWO MONTHS AGO!

Posted by Goodideasll 193 Driver (17 comments )

I am temporarily (I hope!) de-activated from Lyft while they say they conduct an ongoing background check, I have been driving for Lyft since May of 2019. When I try to sign on to drive on the Lyft Driver platform, it says I am not approved to drive. But when I look at their update on the background check, it says I have been approved to drive. This was two months ago! Everytime I communicate withLyft Support, they tell me that they will clear this up expeditiously. Yet, here we are - TWO MONTHS LATER waiting for their ‘help’! I ...

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 74 in Ask a Driver (60 comments )

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, do I have the right to not be recorded upon request?

Attacked by riders and I get deactivated

Posted by DonnyG 1 Driver in Ask a RideGuru (0 comments )

I have been driving for Uber since February 2020. I have a 4.98 rating, 98% acceptance rating and over 1500 trips. 2 false complaints, 1 for ending a ride for refusal to keep mask on and one for supposedly saying something about a riders service animal never had a service animal in my vehicle. Anyways, 2 weeks ago I was driving 2 passengers on a round trip from hotel to store and back. We all know and so do the riders that they get 3-5 minutes at a stop then it's time to go. I advised my riders at the ...

The more you use Uber, the more expensive it gets. (Upfront Pricing)

Posted by StuffinMuffin 843 Driver Rider in Tips from Rideshare Experts & Bloggers (30 comments )

I figured this would be the case. With the introduction of upfront pricing, Uber can charge customers anything they want. They will ask for any amount riders are willing to pay. I have heard cases where during the hours when the business users are out, the overall fare goes up. Trips to and from airports? You guessed it. It'll go up because people are willing to pay. All the cheap Uber fares that we have gotten accustomed to are about to go out the window. Regulators and law makers who shoved the taxis out. Are you happy now? What about ...

Permanent Deactivation after being assaulted during an attempted robbery by my riders

Posted by DonnyG 1 Driver in Ask a Rideshare Lawyer (0 comments ) 1 guru answer

Can I drive for UberEats delivering items but not drive passengers? Is there a way to only deliver?

Posted by EllaOfCinder 206 Rider in Ask a RideGuru (16 comments ) 1 guru answer

I am thinking about signing for Uber but I'd like to try out the food deliveries instead of passengers, i.e. UberX. Is there a way to do that? and in case you are wondering, nah, I don't feel like dealing with people. I hear too many scary stories. Plus, I live in an area that has many restaurants, and I feel like I will be able to make good money.

Schools are trying to use Uber as buses for student transportation

Posted by dancingdiary 44 in Rideshare News (15 comments )

This Uber driver claimes that this Phoenix school called his Uber and tried to put 8 little kids in his car to transport! Unreal, even schools are trying to cut costs with Uber. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/national/uber-driver-claims-phoenix-school-is-using-ride-share-service-for-student-transportation

Uber Deactivation for Safety Concerns

Posted by npriddy 24 Driver in Angry Drivers (14 comments )

This week I was three weeks from my two year anniversary with Uber. I have a 4.94 rating (490 5 star, 4 4 star, 6 1 star) and I have done over 4800 rides. I have had no accidents, only one ticket over a year and a half ago and it was my word against the officers (yellow light/officer said red). I never cancel on riders other than no-shows or extreme conditions such as the car breaking down. I almost always beat the time given on the app - I never pause when going to get a passenger. I felt ...

Uber Drivers: How Far Will You Drive To Pick-Up A Fare Not Knowing Their Destination?

Posted by Goodideasll 193 Driver in Ask a Driver (30 comments )

Uber Drivers: How Far Will You Drive To Pick-Up A Fare Without Knowing Their Destination? Okay, here’s what happened today to me - I signed on to my Driver Uber App and a Premium Destination popped up. I accepted the pick-up and app informed me that the customer was 27 minutes and 13 miles away. I drove there , it took about 22 minutes. I picked up client at her house , pressed my App for the drop-off Destination , and saw that drop-off was 1 mile away. I chatted with the lady, dropped her off and headed back to ...

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

Posted by DaimsLer 264 in Ask a Driver (71 comments )

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

Looking for Feedback

Posted by joseph123 13 Driver in Ask a Driver (15 comments )

Hey All,Looking for some honest feedback from rideshare drivers. We make in-car vending machines - our vending machines are completely self-service so you don't have to hand products to passengers. Passengers scan a QR code, select the items they want in our app, the sections with the items open up and the customer is charged for products the select. We were wondering which business model will appeal to rideshare drivers and will appreciate your feedback. We also understand that not all Uber/Lyft drivers like to sell products in their car and that is totally fine - we are seeking ...

What do drivers do if the passenger falls asleep in the backseat or passes out from being drunk? While driving must be okay, but what about once you get to the destination?

Posted by ClayClaymore 122 Rider in Ask a Driver (19 comments )

Has that happened to you? I am deathly afraid of falling asleep on any transportation such as trains, buses, and cabs.

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