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  Uber no longer looks unstoppable. Slowing down [Quartz]

  Posted by SmittenKitten 1633 Rider in Rideshare News (1 comment )

  "The ride-hail company generated $14.2 billion in bookings in the quarter ended December 31 — which includes what customers spend on Uber rides, Uber Eats orders, and other Uber services. Uber reported $3 billion in revenue, which is roughly the share of bookings the company is left with after paying out wages to drivers and delivery people. Both those figures — up from the same period a year earlier — represented Uber’s slowest growth rate for 2018. Uber lost $865 million in the latest quarter, down from a loss of $1.07 billion in the third quarter of 2018. The deceleration ...
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  Lesson of the day: Don't leave your Marijuana in your Uber car.

  Posted by jinglesmih in Rideshare News (12 comments )

  Yep, someone was stupid enough to leave his bag full of marijuana in his Uber ride. Then instead of just cutting his loses he decided to try and get the bag back. Unfortunately for him, the cops had already been informed of the bags contents and they set up a bust.Full Story.
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  I do not have the car/clock icon and am unable to schedule an advance trip on Uber. Help please

  Posted by Anonymous Driver Driver Rider in Ask a RideGuru (27 comments )   1 guru answer

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  DRIVERS STOP DRIVING CHILDREN WITHOUT CAR SEATS. Car Seat Issue Yet Again! What is wrong with patents? Drivers? Uber & Lyft???

  Posted by momof4 6502 Rider Driver in Ask the Drivers (38 comments )

  Last Friday night I get a request on Lyft XL 8 min away at 1030pm at Dave & Busters. I assume its a family, bachelor party, etc... I pull up its 2 young 20 something females with 4 toddlers all under age of 4. They were tiny little children maybe 25lbs soaking wet. I start with sorry cant take you. Mom asks why? You have 4 toddlers with no car seats. Moms first response is "i guess i have to pay cancellation fee". I replied, I'll wave the fee but I did just drive here on my time and ...
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  ‘Suicide Surcharge’ or Crucial Fee to Fix the Subway? Taxi Drivers Brace for Battle Over $2.50 Charge

  Posted by Samarov 1274 Rider in Taxi vs. Uber (10 comments )

  Another death-rattle for the cab industry. (via New York Times)
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  Sir, Sir what are ten life hacks you can give me that will get me ahead if I carry them out with discipline, " said the young pax to the wizened Uber driver.

  Posted by fpressly 4059 Rider Driver in Unleash Your Anger (from Drivers) (4 comments )

  If you do these ten things, you will die a contented person. They take no prior training. They take no talent or special twist. What it does take is honesty in application and a desire to excel at whatever your chosen path. When you go to your job make your priority to show:1. Effort2. Body Language3. Energy4. Being Prepared5. Passion6. Work Ethic7. Doing Extra8. Attitude9. Being Coachable10. Being on Time!!! AlwaysNow, go be a man my son.
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  My Theory regarding the NYC MTA ride surcharge . What is your thoughts ?

  Posted by Bigfrank 291 Driver Driver Rider in Ask the Riders (3 comments )

  My theory is the two beauties  Cuomo & the mayor preplanned this surcharge well in advance while stuffing their pockets and eventually screwing ride share like Uber. The MTA has been cooking the books for years  and  I know personally people who would attest to that fact.  Now for the plan :  They take graft  from Uber &  Lyft  flood the streets with TLC drivers  ,lower the standards to be a driver  ,   increase negative revenue from the drivers ,push down the medallion value and then pause.  What happens : Drivers commit suicide, cause accidents ,  prolongs response time for emergency vehicles  , promote pollution ...
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  Thief Pretends To Lose Phone Under Taxi Seat, Then Rips Off Drivers When They Stop To Help, Police Say

  Posted by Samarov 1274 Rider in Ask the Rideshare/Taxi Companies (11 comments )

  The same man has pulled the lost phone ruse three times in the past month, police said. (via Block Club Chicago)
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  Do drivers want Travis Kalanick back? I heard things were better under Travis than it is now with Dara Khosrowshahi

  Posted by RebTrice in Ask the Drivers (11 comments )

  I heard from multiple drivers that things were better under Travis. Is this a common perception held by drivers?Some of the comments I heard were that Travis understood what rideshare was about and how Dara is all about the IPO and turning a profit.Is this a "grass is always greener" phenomenon? or is there some validity behind this?
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  What are all the services offered in Danville, IL 61832?

  Posted by AmyCotton Rider in Ask a RideGuru (1 comment )   1 guru answer

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  Have you seen this? Uber driver tries out Taxi driving and gives review!

  Posted by blackandyellow 111 in Rideshare News (3 comments )
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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 246 in Ask the Drivers (69 comments )

  I am asking the current Uber drivers, but anyone's welcome.
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  Do you let your teens use Uber?

  Posted by sa11ymae6y Rider in Ask the Riders (19 comments )

  My 16 yr old son needs to get to and from basketball practice, I know Uber doesn't all under 18s to ride alone but I feel secure with my 16 year old ordering a car. Has anyone done this?
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  Pregnant Lyft driver stabbed to death. What can drivers do to protect themselves? As a driver have you ever been in a bad situation? If so what did you do? Please share.

  Posted by momof4 6502 Rider Driver in Ask the Drivers (4 comments )

  This is just awful. Pregnant Lyft driver with 2 small children was stabbed to death.  Other than to carry a gun (which Uber & Lyft dont allow). What can we do to protect ourselves? Is there really an answer? I cannot think of one fool proof way to protect yourself.Your rider is behind you in most instances. Even if next to you you are still trying to drive a car in traffic. Even if pulled over you are probably in a seatbelt and there is not much room in a car to move around. Mace - if you spray in ...
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  Why does Uber ask for a "selfie" to verify your identity while you are on main highway doing 70mph?

  Posted by momof4 6502 Rider Driver in Ask the Drivers (11 comments )

  Uber knows when we are online, where we are, how hard we brake, how easily or rough we accelerate. Why do they ask us to verify our identity when we are on a major highway doing 70mph? Send us notices, texts, while we are driving? We know they dont really care about drivers sometimes I think they want us dead. The best was for 2 weeks straight 5/6X per night Uber would ask me to take a new profile pic because the old one wasnt good enough. It would be during trips with riders in car. Nothing like telling ...
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  Uber Driver App not working... I think... it is getting really bad - anyone else???

  Posted by wraiththe 160 Driver in Ask the Drivers (5 comments )

  HI,    My Uber driver app has been horribly messing up.   FIrst I thought it was my phone, so I had it replaced... It messed up, so I tried a newer phone... It messed up.   Sometimes the Uber Driver App fails to start the trip until it is half way over, then they rip me off on the fare.  Or the app stops tracking the ride in the middle of the trip... and I cannot find my way and there are mileage discrepancies...   This is such a hassle.  I have had more trips messed up than good this last week.   A ...
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  Need help with Philly/NJ tolls. Any drivers out there that know how this works?

  Posted by momof4 6502 Rider Driver in Ask the Drivers (5 comments )

   I pulled this off another thread on this site, see below.  Most trips from Philly into NJ via one of those bridges I have received the toll. There has been 4 rides that Uber will not give me the toll for. Last night took rider from Philly into Cherry Hill. I was sent over the Ben Franklin. I clicked the "stop requests button" last 4 min of trip as Uber kept sending me request and it got distracting while I was trying to get rider to destination. After drop off I stayed off app as I just completed 2  45 ...
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  As a woman driver for Uber and/or Lyft do you feel you were "thrown to the wolves" as these women do?

  Posted by momof4 6502 Rider Driver in Ask the Drivers (7 comments )

  https://www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/technology-46990533?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCCAE%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24sNot that its fair but this may not be a job for all women. Uber and Lyft cant predict how these men will act but once they are reported for disgusting behavior yes they should be deactivated on both apps. Why do you think women didnt drive taxi cabs? It can be a dangerous job. Some men have no respect and are absolutely disgusting. Why would you think this would ...
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  Uber states, "loss of 1.8 Billion in 2018. What are your thoughts and opinions?

  Posted by momof4 6502 Rider Driver in Ask the Drivers (9 comments )

  I wonder how much drivers lost in 2018 with crappy short rides, long trips with deadhead miles, lower rates etc. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/uber-says-it-lost-dollar18-billion-in-2018/ar-BBTEkcE
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  What is the "cleaning fees" and "vomit" SCAM by Uber drivers? Should I be concerned? How do I avoid them?

  Posted by KWalkins in Rideshare Scams (25 comments )   1 guru answer

  I heard from my nephew that Uber drives are sometimes so desperate to make money that they would randomly charge cleaning fees for no reason whatsoever.  Is this true?  What can I do to stop it or make sure it doesn't happen.

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