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Uber to require a 6-hour break for every 12 hours of driving in the U.S.

Posted by TonyAlmeida 1149 Rider in Rideshare News (17 comments ) 1 guru answer

This is good, right? Combatting sleepy and overworked drivers. "Uber has added a feature that will force a six-hour offline break whenever a driver on its platform reaches 12 hours of driving time. The feature is similar to one that Uber has in place in a few markets already around the U.S., which differs depending on local regulations, but this will apply across the U.S., and fully block use of the driver app for accepting trips during the six-hour period when it becomes active." "Uber’s decision to roll this out was made as a response to the problem of drowsy …

Does crime play a role in your day to day driving itinerary?

Posted by fpressly 4088 Rider Driver in Ask a Driver (6 comments )

We've all had it happen. You get pinged to a rough part of town. You pick up two riders with sunglasses, hoodies, baggy pants and ballcaps. Before the end of the block I hear the app tone for a route change and a scheduled stop. We don't stop at a "place", we stop on the corner at the intersection of two streets. Before it's over with, we've stopped at six places and stayed no longer than it took to walk in and walk out. By now you've figured out they are not delivering free lunches to the needy. Given the …

As a driver and a person who knows what they go through, what do you think justifies a less than 5 star rating for another driver?

Posted by fpressly 4088 Rider Driver in Ask a Driver (5 comments )

Hmmm… First and foremost it is a big leap from what some of these other answers have suggested (about being provably intoxicated, sexual harassment or physical assault) and giving someone less than five stars. To heck with the stars, if a driver commits any of these acts you first contact the authorities and then Uber/Lyft. Drivers commiting these acts should not be driving. As I have suggested before, this whole ratings thing is BS as far as I am concerned. It is so completely subjective and should have nothing to do with if the driver provided snacks, water and amenities. …

All you clever drivers, any ideas on how to make the connection/pickup process smoother or more foolproof?

Posted by fpressly 4088 Rider Driver in Ask a Driver (7 comments )

Uber tends to place the pin at the rear entrance of most addresses. Savvy riders place the pin advantageously. Autofill by GPS pins the nearest roadway (not necessarily an entrance or exit). Personally I think the pin should be assigned to a person and not a place. The person and the device are the pin. Track the device by GPS. That way if you go to the pin, you go to the rider. Every time. Thanks for your upvote.

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

Posted by fpressly 4088 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 …

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 …

As an Uber/Lyft driver, how has driving affected your family/relationship life?

Posted by fpressly 4088 Rider Driver in Ask a Driver (10 comments )

Anyone with 1000 rides or better can tell you ride share is no fun and games. You have your moments of sublime peace and an occasional laugh; but, then the real world catches up and life sux. The oil needs changing, two tires are iffy, you have no spare and the car still smells like your last rider. The average life of an Uber driver is 6-9 months. It's addictive because you have $100 daily instant cashflow and those $300 days have you walking on clouds. But after the learning curve, it takes a certain breed to stick with it. …

Do Uber and Lyft drivers mind picking up another passenger if it means they have to wait 5 to 10 minutes?

Posted by KUrlerPhi 70 in Ask a Driver (20 comments )

This is for the drivers. Do you guys mind picking me up, and then picking up someone else up, it it meant you had to wait a few minutes? Think the scenario. I have a date, and I want to pick her up. I want to arrive on an Uber, go to her door (I am a gentleman), and walk her back to the car. Are drivers annoyed by this? I am not saying I will wait 20 minutes for her to get ready. I just will be leaving the car to go get her. 5 minutes, maybe 10 minutes …

RIDERS: What are some of your reasons for not tipping a driver?

Posted by momof4 8198 Rider Driver in Ask a Passenger (26 comments )

As a rider there are various reasons for taking Uber/Lyft. Here are some of the reasons riders gave me. DUI, suspended license, dont want to drink & drive, lease car dont want to put miles on, dont have a car, cheaper than parking, and dont want to risk accident in bad weather, public transportation stinks in my area, cheaper, cleaner, more convenient then a cab. They are saving you money, no risk to your car during inclement weather, no risk for you getting in accident if drinking & driving & saving you from DUI or worse. If driver is polite, …

Lyft/Uber: Ways You Might Get Scammed - Protect Yourself [munchkym]

Posted by RideGuru 304 Rider Driver Driver Guru in Rideshare Scams (9 comments )

I don't know this rideshare blogger, but the content is solid. Love the delivery too. 1. Impersonating an Uber/Lyft EmployeeEither to get into your account or to get a free ride 2. Ride TheftEither a passenger stealing a ride or a driver stealing a ride 3. Additional PeopleMore than listed for Pool/Line or more than allowed for a ride type requested 4. Incorrect Destination or DirectionClaiming you brought them to the wrong place or "the long way." 5. Anchoring During StopsLeaving their possessions in the car 6. Surge FraudChanging the pickup location to where …

You drivers that have been doing this for a while and have thousands of passenger trips, do you believe people are mostly good or mostly bad

Posted by fpressly 4088 Rider Driver in Ask a Driver (5 comments )

I am disappointed in what I have seen in terms of the quality of people who use ride share transportation. Dishonesty, disrespect and unwilling to tip. 25% of the ridership is GREAT. The rest is so so. You can't serve this public, without holding your nose. It is sad.

What do you do with your time while you wait for the ping?

Posted by fpressly 4088 Rider Driver in Ask a Driver (10 comments )

I've been at this for a few years now and I still look for new and interesting ways to make my wait time quality time. I have found doing good deeds is a fulfilling past time that never gets old. Giving someone the occasional ride is easy, getting in the trenches takes a little more oomph! But really, there is nothing like bringing a smile to someone's face when you solve a problem instantly, which to them may have seemed enormous or even insurmountable just ten minutes ago. That brings real joy. I have two ride share vehicles, the 328i …

A Hack's Art

Posted by Samarov 1448 Rider in Angry Drivers (14 comments )

Here's what I did to pass the time between fares during my cab career. Most of these were done at O'Hare Airport in the Taxi Staging Area in 2009. Here's one done at the Yellow Taxi Garage, where I spent many hours, sometimes days, waiting to get a cab to drive. You can see the whole series here: http://www.dmitrysamarov.com/gallery/taxi_pictures/index.html.

Schools are trying to use Uber as buses for student transportation

Posted by dancingdiary 45 in Rideshare News (25 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

I got fined for farting in an Uber, what can I do about it?

Posted by dailyjoe1987 87 in Ask a RideGuru (37 comments ) 1 guru answer

I am still in shock, but I got charged $100 for FARTING in the Uber car. How can they do this?!

Lyft in Mar del Plata, Argentina?

Posted by IntlGuy Driver in Questions & Suggestions for RideGuru (1 comment )

A search for ride share in Mar del Plata, Argentina lists Lyft as an option, but an attempt to use my US account doesn't work. Are they active here and, if so, is it necessary to open a separate Argentine account?

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