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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?

Building a Search Engine for Food Delivery [The Rideshare Guy]

Posted by SmittenKitten 2096 Rider in Rideshare News (7 comments )

Do you think this will work? or be successful?There are a lot of food delivery apps out there – many of the big ones, but plenty of small ones, too, plus all of the chains getting involved with their own delivery apps! Where can customers find all of this delivery information in one place, though, including ones offering the lowest delivery fees or discounts? You guessed it – there’s an app for that! In this episode, I’ll talk to the CEO and cofounder of Foodboss, an all-in-one search engine for food delivery and pickup.What is Foodboss?Online search …

Toronto could soon force Uber/Lyft drivers to complete special training

Posted by actingfool 89 in Rideshare News (2 comments )

Toronto is once again planning to introduce mandatory in-person road training for rideshare app drivers before they can acquire or renew their vehicle-for-hire licenses.Toronto folk - how do you feel about this?

Aw! Dad's handwritten notes on "how to take an Uber" go viral!

Posted by Chelly 83 in Rideshare Humor (3 comments )

This is so cute. This is like my dad thinking his email is his "website". https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/man-shares-dad-s-notes-on-how-to-book-an-uber-viral-tweet-gets-sweet-reactions-101632142871173.html

Not able to cash out??

Posted by johnblotter 97 Rider Driver in Ask a Driver (1 comment )

Still cannot cash out Uber pay from yesterday. Anyone else??

Another hiccup for Uber: Some drivers were being charged for giving rides [CNN]

Posted by SmittenKitten 2096 Rider in Rideshare News (2 comments )

Whatever happened to driver shortage and outrageous prices?(CNN Business)When a Chicago-area Uber driver checked his account balance after dropping off a customer at the airport on a Sunday morning in late May, he discovered something he'd never seen before: He was charged $2.20 for giving a 13.5 mile ride."On my 40-minute ride home, I was thinking about how I just lost money driving somebody," said the driver, Kurt, who asked that his last name be withheld for privacy reasons.Kurt said he submitted a request in the driver app for a fare review but the company said his …

Uber's support is SO bad, this rider couldn't even get through when trying to report a mass shooter

Posted by BeMatt 131 Rider in Rideshare News (7 comments )

A passenger who rode with Jason Dalton—the Uber driver convicted of a 2016 shooting spree in Kalamazoo, Michigan—is suing Uber for allegedly misrepresenting its safety protocols and failing to provide an incident report service.The passenger, Matt Mellen, claims that, hours before Dalton’s deadly rampage, the driver careened through the streets so recklessly that Mellen called 911 and attempted to contact Uber support. Dalton then shot and killed six people and injured two others.Mellen contacted 911 but was unable to reach Uber’s 24/7 incident report line, the suit says. Soon after Mellen attempted to contact Uber, Dalton fatally shot …

$100 mcdonalds order - it happened

Posted by sweetchsse 5 in Angry Drivers (7 comments )

I have always had issues with pax changing the destination mid-ride. i feel like that's bait and switch. int he name of customer service i dealt with it but it happened. combine that with another thing I hate which is people picking up food especailly through drive-thru.$100 order at mickey ds. sat in the lane for like an hour while the cars behind us honked. i made $6.24 because it was just a local trip. no tip either. this need not be allowed.

If you order a Lyft XL you might get a chance to ride in the WienerMobile!

Posted by BeMatt 131 Rider in Rideshare News (3 comments )

"A few lucky Lyft riders who request a Lyft XL in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta will be surprised with the hot-doggiest ride in town from Wednesday, 8/25/21 through Friday, 8/27/21. The Wienermobile will be piloted by two five-star drivers, the Oscar Mayer Hot Doggers. Riders on the Wienermobile will enjoy their ride with music, neon lights, free shirts, hot dog masks, and Weinermobile shaped whistles (aka Weenie Whistles), all the way to their final destination."https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/oscar-mayer-wienermobile

Can a parent order Uber or Lyft for a teenager? My kids?

Posted by JessMin99 148 in Ask a RideGuru (83 comments ) 1 guru answer

Is that legit? or better yet, legal? I am not breaking the terms of using the Uber account as I am the one with the account and credite card. I have three children and I'd love to utilize Uber or Lyft. Safe too.

Can Uber and Lyft Fully Recover from the Pandemic? [RideshareGuy]

Posted by SmittenKitten 2096 Rider in Tips from Rideshare Experts & Bloggers (9 comments )

From the RideshareGuy:Uber and Lyft have been offering drivers big incentives to hit the road, mainly because of the driver shortage, but is that enough to entice drivers to return to the platform?One of my biggest concerns for the rideshare industry is the yo-yo effect on drivers: drivers returning to the platform or joining it for the first time, making good money, then having demand dry up due to shutdowns nationwide. If that happens too many times, fewer drivers will see rideshare driving as a viable option to earn extra income - and that will really spell problems …

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

Posted by babarett 194 Rider in Ask a Driver (61 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....???

Why do Uber and Lyft drivers become so angry when riders don't tip?

Posted by CWalcutt75 258 Driver in Ask a Driver (35 comments )

I am actually a driver myself. I agreed to all the rates and how much I get paid when I signed up, so why are other drivers so upset for not getting tips? Is this a matter of expectation?

VIP Uber ?

Posted by Nehemiah43 2 Driver (1 comment )

hello,So anyone know what this is about? Just got this email saying I’m an Uber VIP and will be matched with higher rated drivers. If this is true, then hopefully it’s a small step in the right direction. If it works right, it should give us something to care about (even if it’s a little) about our ratings. They’re pointless, for the most part, at the instant thx

I use Uber or Lyft almost daily. Is there a way to get some discounts? is there any monthly or daily pass available?

Posted by gshilpa24 56 Rider in Ask a RideGuru (16 comments ) 2 guru answers

Hi, I use uber or lyft almost daily during the weekdays. is there a way to get some discounts? like is there any monthly or daily pass available?

whats with pax expectations?

Posted by SaurabhMK 26 Driver in Angry Drivers (6 comments )

Are people still new at taking ubers? are people still expecting we are their private drivers like uber marketing used to claim?Too many pax wave us down, I pop the trunk and then see all the luggage just sit outside while the pax gets on. When I don't put them in, they have this shocked look on their faces. what the hell? My job is to drive from point A to point B. that ain't my job.

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

Posted by momof4 8198 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 …

DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats sue New York City over delivery fee caps

Posted by andsold 105 in Rideshare News (2 comments )

DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats are suing New York City over its decision to make pandemic-era caps on the fees they charge restaurants permanent. The companies argue that the restrictions amount to government overreach and ultimately hurt consumers. https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/10/business/delivery-fee-lawsuit-new-york/index.html

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