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Explaining the rating system

Posted by KristenJanetKim 318 Rider Driver in Ask a Driver (34 comments )

I came up with this. What do you think? 5⭐️ Keep this driver on the road. 4⭐️ Driver needs to be terminated, but we’ll forgive them this time. 3⭐️ Driver needs to be terminated, strike 1 out of 3. 2⭐️ Driver needs to be terminated, and this is the final warning, strike 2 out of 3. 1⭐️ Driver needs to be terminated NOW! What passengers think: 5⭐️ This is the best ride I’ve ever had! I only want this driver to drive me. (A) 4⭐️ Pretty good, but I’ve had better. (B) 3 …

I would like a daily ride to and from work , that would be to60803 from 60411

Posted by Lnnybab 2 Rider (1 comment )

I would like to receive a ride to work daily and a ride back home daily. I'm disabled , but I can walk and do not have a wheelchair. Yet, i use a walker to get around daily. I would like an individual the can provide that service for me daily,I would definitely pay for the services either weekly or monthly,

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

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.

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 211 Driver (20 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 …

My Post-Driving Life [Dmitry Samarov]

Posted by Samarov 1448 Rider in Rideshare News (15 comments )

I didn't learn to drive until I was 22. A year later I was behind the wheel of a cab. That's not how it's usually done in America. Most kids couldn't wait to turn 16 and get their learner's permit. Driving has been sold as freedom in this country ever since the advent of the automobile but it's slowly starting to change. And that's a very good thing. Growing up in a city with public transportation, learning to drive never crossed my mind. A train, bus, bike or—most often—my own two feet could get me anywhere I wanted to go. …

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

Posted by Goodideasll 211 Driver in Ask a Driver (31 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 …

Room in the trunk for a suitcase; What if it is a tiny bit wet?

Posted by confused 4 Driver in Ask a RideGuru (4 comments )

Can I assume any Uber has room in the trunk for a medium sized suitcase? Or do I have to say something when calling for one? If it's no bigger than a medium suitcase but it's a deflated rubber raft that might be a little wet, that is a problem, right? Some drivers don't want their trunks to get wet even a little bit???? If you agree that it would be a problem, I'll wait 90 minutes instead of 30 until the raft dries even more. I don't want someone to come and then feel cheated of his time when …

Why would you report that an Uber driver is "unprofessional"?

Posted by fpressly 4084 Rider Driver in Ask a Passenger (7 comments )

This whole ratings qrap is BS to me. I was dinged once for being “unprofessional” for wearing my cap backwards. Out of 2,000 rides I have been hit for “safety” twice. No explanation, no “learning experience” no ability to confront or question. You stand accused of something vague which has no “answer”, no remedy, no fix. Riders use the “feedback” system for their own purposes and the rating system is an opportunity for the rider to vent their angst about their own lives. They have no idea of the ramifications of their complaints or how easily Uber/Lyft bar people from …

Should there by a MAX age allowed for driver sign ups on Uber/Lyft?

Posted by himfu 64 Rider in Ask a Driver (2 comments )

What do you guys think? Shouldn't there be a maximum age requirement to drive for these companies? The elderly often have slower reflexes, reduced eyesight and medical conditions that could put them and their passengers at risk of having accidents while behind the wheel.

ride says 4 people

Posted by kulgata 1 Driver (1 comment )

I'm a single person trying to book a ride from Ponte Vedra fl to orlando international airport ---the ride choices say 4 people and the price $153 My question here is since it is a long ride do they require 4 people to take that ride or if 4 people only indicates the capacity of the vehicle?Thank you!

Need ride to and back

Posted by chima 2 Driver (1 comment )

Can I get a ride if I have a wheelchair

Ms. J Lance

Posted by jeannelance Driver (1 comment )

I want to book a ride from Aptos CA to San Jose International Airport on Sat. July 31, 5 a.m. Flight is on Skywest/Delta 7 a.m. Please let me know how to book a ride.

Is Uber providing services in Holland, MI yet?

Posted by knjames Driver (1 comment )

Trying to get ride in Holland, MI set up. Does Uber provide service there?

Rider calls Uber AND Lyft

Posted by ErikJ1218 Driver in Angry Drivers (1 comment )

Picked up rider and guest at the Airport and before the rider got in the car another car pulls up behind me and the rider goes to talk to him. Guest, who is in my car tells me rider called two cars and "forgot" to cancel one. I ended up taking the whole fare, but in retrospect, I think I should have made rider take the other car and pay both fares, or we should have both cancelled both rides and make the rider start over.Am I the asshole?

Can I schedule a ride?

Posted by kwj23452 Driver (1 comment )

Our vehicle will be at the house, and we'll fly into EWN. I'm looking for the most economical rideshare I can schedule in advance to my home.Thanks,Ken Jenkins

Availabilty of vehicles in an area

Posted by Mrogers64 Driver in Ask a RideGuru (1 comment )

Next Saturday, July 24 2021, we thought we would be able to use Uber and Lyft to get people from 100 Craig Dr, Brockport NY to a hotel in Brockport, we are now being told by the vendor that there are not many drivers available anymore, is this true?

Heroin Epidemic. As an Uber driver would you be willing to carry Narcan in the event someone would Over Dose in your car?

Posted by momof4 8191 Rider Driver in Ask a Driver (48 comments )

I drive in Philly. Mostly nights. I do pick up a lot of drunk people and i have had riders that are probably doing more than drinking. I frequently sit at a gas station few blocks from home positioned between Philly and Andalusia (Bucks county) when waiting for rides. I know the staff there and speak with them fequently. About 3am Monday morning I am done so I stop to clean my car and get gas for following night. One of the workers says that the car at the pump has been there for awhile with a female sleeping. So …

Riders, Why are you putting fake names on your Uber & Lyft account? Be prepared for longer wait times or getting cancelled.

Posted by momof4 8191 Rider Driver in Ask a Passenger (57 comments )

Drivers are seeing more fake names coming up on rider accounts. A few names have been [email protected] Swallower, Satan, Killer, the boss, the man Little M, F, M, TotheWindow, Captain America and many more. Drivers are not accepting your request or are cancelling your trip. Drivers are not safe as it is out there. You can sign up with an Uber gift card, a Visa gift card, and then put any name you want. Many drivers will not accept your request or they will cancel on you. If you have a fake name be prepared to possibly have longer wait, …

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