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Birds’ new business model is selling scooters

Posted by SidA-1 40 Driver in Rideshare News (6 comments )

So sad. Now they’re selling their scooters at Target. How is this different than Razor.https://angel.co/today/stories/bird-doubles-down-on-selling-electric-scooters-directly-to-customers-29956

Seattle follows NYC and passes a minimum pay rate for drivers!

Posted by dracomalfoy 200 Driver in Rideshare News (7 comments )

Any Seattle drivers on here? $16 per hour doesn't seem so bad...https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/29/business/economy/seattle-uber-lyft-drivers.html

Do you think Uber and Lyft will follow through on their threat to go dark in California?

Posted by lilly 1024 Rider Guru in Rideshare News (10 comments )

"Uber and Lyft are threatening to halt their ridesharing service in California after a judge rejected the companies’ effort to delay an order that forces the companies to classify drivers as employees. The popular ridesharing companies were given 10 days to reclassify their drivers in California as employees which according to Uber and Lyft is near impossible. The deadline to reclassify is now only 3 days away, August 20th, and Uber and Lyft have said that if they are forced to stick with this deadline that they will need to “go dark” in California for some time."https://ride.guru/content/newsroom/will-uber-and-lyft-really-pull-out-of-california-this-week

What are type of experience do women have with Uber? both riders and drivers

Posted by gigeconomy_gender 10 Rider in Ask a RideGuru (12 comments )

Hey everyone, My name is Zara and I'm currently a third-year student studying geography at university. I am completing my dissertation on the gig-economy and gender, focusing particularly on capitalist platforms such as Uber and why not as many work for Uber and if they do what are their experiences as well as what it is like for women riders. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts if you would like to share, please do so by replying to my post. if this interests you and you have thoughts and feeling to express, or you are a women driver or knows ...

A Night In The Life of An Uber Driver! Drivers/Riders please share your story!

Posted by momof4 8184 Rider Driver in Rideshare Humor (54 comments )

Drivers and Riders of Uber, Lyft, etc... The most frequently asked question passengers ask me is "What is your craziest, scariest, or most funny Uber story? I thought I would share some of my stories here. The good, the bad, and the ugly! Names have been changed to protect the innocent, the drunk, the mean, and the crazy Uber/Lyft riders. Uber/Lyft drivers I would love to hear some of your stories/experience while driving. Please feel free to share. Uber/Lyft Riders please feel free to share your stories about your experiences with drivers. August 3rd. I pickup 3 ladies in their ...

What is the "cleaning fees" and "vomit" SCAM by Uber drivers? Should I be concerned? How do I avoid them?

Posted by KWalkins 88 in Rideshare Scams (35 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.

As an Uber/Lyft passenger, what was the strangest/funniest ride you have taken

Posted by fpressly 4083 Rider Driver in Ask a Passenger (15 comments )

I have ridden Uber/Lyft quite a bit when I travel abroad or even around the US. There are bound to be good stories about funny or strange things happening on those rides. Thanks for your upvote.

Another no-mask story. Driver: “I’m pretty sure I’m an a-systematic carrier.”

Posted by bBerman81 275 Rider in Angry Riders (5 comments )

LOL:The ride home was long, partly because of the distance, and partly because of the conversation. We (he) talked about masks, and about how, at the time, Uber wasn’t asking drivers to wear them. Then we (he) talked about how maybe the virus was overblown in the news. Then we (he) talked about how his entire family (wife and five kids) had been sick for the months of February and March. Then he said the thing that is still ringing in my ears.“I’m pretty sure I’m an a-systematic carrier.”I didn’t know what bothered me most: that I ...

Covid compliant , I couldn't stop laughing

Posted by Bigfrank 440 Driver Driver Rider in Ask a Passenger (4 comments )

In a local flier coupon a particular local taxi stated they are covid compliant and couldn't stop laughing . Most taxi s whether yellow or app based drivers DO NOT clean the back properly or none at all . This particular company hasn't cleaned their cars since it left the assembly line and drivers from other companies are not making the money they should so therefore why would anyone think that the back of the car will be clean when you get in ???

If drivers are really losing money with Uber then why do you keep driving for Uber?

Posted by babarett 186 Rider in Ask a Driver (60 comments )

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....???

Uber deactivation

Posted by Allancash 10 Driver in Tips from Rideshare Experts & Bloggers (8 comments )

Hi,I am an uber driver in New York city for almost five years now with 17,421 rides and a star rating of 4.87, just last till now I encounter rude behavior from some riders. One was about the number of passengers was too many that I refuse to pick them and the others was they don't have their face mask on when ask to wear them and start cursing at you,and some wants to seat at the front seat which is not allowed at this moment due to the Corona Virus Pandemic that all riders seat at the back seat, ...

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 ...

Is help for future NYC Medallion Owners on its way?

Posted by blackandyellow 137 in Rideshare News (2 comments )

The Council on Thursday will vote on a bill to establish a new “Office of Financial Stability” within the TLC designed to keep tabs on the health of the city’s crumbling yellow cab industry. Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres, the bill’s sponsor, said he wanted to prevent a repeat of history when the city sold medallions or approved medallion sales at prices of $1 million and more. https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-tlc-taxi-medallion-oversight-20201015-2pyve3pmfreuvfsii6mpjh43ta-story.html

Child porn found on phone left in Uber leads to arrest

Posted by breakingbread 258 Rider Driver in Rideshare News (3 comments )

I love when justice happens unexpectedly. I am going to always check the phones left in my car from now on, maybe collectively we can catch more of these f**kin disgusting lowlifes.https://www.sbsun.com/2020/10/06/arrest-made-after-child-porn-found-on-phone-left-behind-in-uber-in-fontana/

As a ride share driver, what is your worst nightmare?

Posted by fpressly 4083 Rider Driver in Ask a Driver (36 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.

Help!!! I need to find a ride from Flint Michigan to Warsaw Indiana urgently!

Posted by Sophie Rider in Ask a Driver (0 comments )

Hi I need to get from Flint Michigan to Warsaw Indiana arriving by 10am tomorrow, what car driver service can I use to best guarantee me arriving on time? Paying the large fare is no issue, I just HAVE TO GET THERE BY 10AM.Thank you!

My Uber Driver Mask Incident | My Uber driver was angry about wearing a mask

Posted by Dat_Sun2 28 in Angry Riders (3 comments )

It is so happening Who would have seen this coming 😂Ford politely said “could you please put on your mask?”He huffed and responded “why, you think I have corona?”At that point I explained to him that we don’t know who has coronavirus, and that it’s about taking precautions, and that Uber requires drivers and passengers to wear masks.While he then put on the mask:He spent 30 seconds ranting about masks and how they’re uncomfortable to wear, and how he can’t believe we think that he has coronavirusHe started driving much more aggressively, accelerating fast, ...

Uber Vehicles are breeding grounds for Covid-19 - Think about it. Uber needs an improved process.

Posted by Dat_Sun2 28 (9 comments )

I appreciate Uber putting in some measures in place, but can we face the hard truths?You have a high exposure of Covid-19 when you get into an Uber, because:Covid vapors and droplets are floating in the air from previous passengersCovid vapors and droplets are floating in the air from drivers who only put their masks on upon pickupDoor knobs, car seats, windows, etc. are likely to have been touched by previous passengers with no clean up in betweenWe have to admit that most drivers do not:Put their masks on until the next riders are ...

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