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What are ways Uber drivers make money besides driving?

Posted by MingiPark1982 101 in Ask a Driver (72 comments )

After 50 Uber rides, I finally ran into an Uber driver who had a sundry shop open in his car. He sold water, gum, mints, head phones, charging cables, bags of chips, red bull, chapsticks, etc. etc. I asked the driver and he told he can do whatever he wants because he is an independent and the products have nothing to do with Uber, the company. I don't know the legality of opening up a store in the back of a Toyota Camry, but with all legal stuff aside, what are other ways drivers make money? What are cool things …

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.

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.

Philadelphia Man Shoots 19-Year Old Female Uber Driver 11 Times Over Parking Dispute

Posted by beccaSF 18 in Rideshare News (0 comments )

Just because Biden is now President doesn't mean that people aren't still crazy out there. Be safe everyone.https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2021/01/21/woman-says-she-was-shot-over-parking-situation-while-making-deliveries-for-uber-eats-in-west-philly/

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 …

It's time to call Rideshare what it is: Taxi

Posted by Samarov 1445 Rider in Angry Drivers (17 comments )

Riding my bike around Chicago these days I'm always wary of cars pulled over, idling by the curb, or, more often, blocking the bike lane. A few years ago most of these obstacles in my path were clearly identifiable by their markings—they were taxis. Now it's much more difficult to tell public vehicles from private. But from my many years as a cabdriver I can still catch the telltale signs. Though the only outward thing to give them away is an airplane decal on the back window, a dumb pink mustache or that ominous U on the dash, the drivers' …

Transit Hop - Automatically get matched on your next trip with riders/drivers heading in similar direction

Posted by transithop_official 2 Rider Driver in Rideshare News (2 comments )

Hello everyone, we'd like to invite users to try out our recently released app, Transit Hop (https://www.transit-hop.com/app). It's free, quick and easy! Create your account and get started by adding your upcoming trips as a driver or rider. Our algorithm will automatically match you with a driver/riders who have a similar destination around you; and you can connect with them for carpool. When a match is made, the trip schedule includes the estimate rate each rider should tip their driver for the ride. Currently, it is only available to users in the United States and Canada.Thanks for …

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

Posted by fpressly 4084 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.

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....???

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 a ride share driver, what is your worst nightmare?

Posted by fpressly 4084 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.

Flagged as a Covid rider?

Posted by grace15 25 Rider (30 comments )

I was informed I was flagged as a "Covid" rider and I don't know what that means. I've always worn a mask and have never done anything unsafe. Can someone tell me exactly what this means?

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 …

Amazon Drivers Are Hanging Smartphones in Trees to Get More Work

Posted by SmittenKitten 2043 Rider in Rideshare News (11 comments )

Awesome. What time to be alive. Cell phones hanging from trees.Someone places several devices in a tree located close to the station where deliveries originate. Drivers in on the plot then sync their own phones with the ones in the tree and wait nearby for an order pickup. The reason for the odd placement, according to experts and people with direct knowledge of Amazon’s operations, is to take advantage of the handsets’ proximity to the station, combined with software that constantly monitors Amazon’s dispatch network, to get a split-second jump on competing drivers.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-01/amazon-drivers-are-hanging-smartphones-in-trees-to-get-more-work

Driver. What's the weirdest tip you got from your rider? I got an ice cream bar yesterday

Posted by SaurabhMK 21 Driver in Ask a Driver (13 comments )

What things or favors have you gotten for tips? I got an popsicle yesterday and it made me happy.and keep it clean. LOL.

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 …

A day in the life of an Uber, Lyft and Juno driver who makes about $6,000 a month in NYC [CNBC]

Posted by AsStibelDude 654 Driver in Rideshare News (9 comments )

This is pre-covid, but gosh, this is sort of article that sets the wrong expectation for new drivers and the public. Everyone thinks us drivers are swimming in money.$6000 x 12 = $72,000. Working six days a week. It's super misleading though, because it requires long hours (11 hours on weekdays and 8+ hours on Saturdays) and it doesn't consider for expenses.https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/30/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-full-time-uber-lyft-and-juno-driver-in-nyc.html

5 Passenger / Rider Scams that Game the System - Drivers watch out!

Posted by ippei 1202 Driver Rider Guru in Rideshare Scams (30 comments )

Thisn't for the faint of heart. Five "popular" passenger scams that drivers need to watch out for. Have you experienced any of these? If you are a passenger, don't get any ideas. Uber and Lyft are putting more and more countermeasures in place, and drivers are quick to catch on. (source: RSG - The Rideshare Guy) 1) Dropping the Pin Outside of a Surge Zone It didn’t take long for passengers to figure out this one. Since surge and prime time zones are very localized, one street could be 2x and another could be 1.5x or even regular pricing. What …

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