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  Are Uber and Lyft drivers more dangerous (i.e. less safe) than regular taxicab drivers?

  Posted by NoisyNora 9 in Ask a RideGuru (3 comments )

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  Is it true that drivers avoid turning on the A/C to save on fuel costs? Won't that hurt their ratings?

  Posted by JHLong01 8 in Angry Riders (2 comments )

  I saw this article about drivers hypermiling and not wanting to use air conditioning.  I was thinking drivers do NOT do that.  Is this writer just blowing smoke?https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-uber-lyft-air-conditioning-crisis 
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  AC in Uber?

  Posted by santafe3 8 in Ask a Driver (3 comments )

  Is it mandatory that Uber cars have AC? Mine was so hot the other day and the driver said it was on but he must have been lying. Should I report him?
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  As a Uber or Lyft driver, what sets you apart from other drivers? What do you do to have an edge over others?

  Posted by ChatswickFan 235 in Ask a Driver (3 comments )

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  How many trips do I have to take to make Uber Pass worth it?

  Posted by CharlieLazie 96 in Ask a Passenger (0 comments )

  Thinking of doing this.Ride Pass gives you consistently, lower prices no matter the traffic, weather, or time of day. Ride Pass is available in select cities for a monthly fee of just $24.99.*https://www.uber.com/us/en/ride/how-it-works/uber-pass/
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  Where to find highest UberX fares

  Posted by whuge5 4 Rider in Tips from Rideshare Experts & Bloggers (1 comment )

  One of the many great things about being an UberX driver is that your business, the rideshare transportation industry, has recognizable patterns. No matter where you are operating in the world, your understanding of these patterns can help you maximize opportunities for revenue!Below, you will learn some of the known patterns identified by drivers that can be used for UberX and other rideshare businesses. Many methods are available on how to find the highest UberX fares and also increase your revenue. Each one has a different focus, though they are all intertwined. Each one has a different focus, though ...
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  Riders are more likely to take an Uber when it's surging 2.1 times than 2.0.

  Posted by ippei 1200 Driver Rider Guru in Angry Riders (7 comments )

  Riders are more accepting of surges that are NOT round numbers, because consumers feel more thoughts went into the calculation of the surge pricing. This was shared on an interview at NPR, where Uber's economist shared a factor in when people are accepting of surge pricing.From an Uber rider's perspective, Keith says, a round number surge like two times looks like the company is just slapping on a higher price tag because it's raining. But when it's 2.1 times as much, we think there must be a complex algorithm (which there is) coming up ...
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  Uber's Tactics to set higher fares and surges. Share your suspicions, angry riders!

  Posted by TonyAlmeida 1026 Rider in Angry Riders (11 comments )

  Uber has a reputation for hiding how they calculate their exact fares and determining how the surges are determined. While their rates are technically posted on their websites (as legally bound in many jurisdiction), they seem to not follow these rates at all.Can you share your suspicion, confirmed or unconfirmed, on how Uber sets its prices?  How it uses data and how it takes advantage of people's situations?  I will respond to myself to start it off.This is of course besides the distance, duration, demand (for surges), etc. 
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  True or false: Uber jacks up the price when your phone is low on battery (and desperate)?

  Posted by KGardiner 36 in Ask a RideGuru (18 comments )   1 guru answer

  My girlfriend told me this is absolutely true.  I dismissed it as an urban legend, but then I heard from a driver the other day.  Is there any basis on this rumor?...or is it really true?  I know Uber historically has done some shady things.
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  Uber To Start Banning Passengers With Low Ratings [NPR]

  Posted by SmittenKitten 1830 Rider in Rideshare News (3 comments )

  Uber has unveiled a new policy that enables the company to kick riders with low ratings to the curb.For years, Uber allowed passengers to rate drivers on a star system, ultimately allowing customers to influence whether drivers can stay behind the wheel. Internal charts from 2014 published by Business Insider showed that drivers with ratings of 4.6 or below were at risk for the boot.Though drivers could rate passengers, there was no equivalency in consequences. But now Uber's drivers will have a greater say about the behavior of passengers."Respect is a two-way street, and so ...
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  As a ride share driver, what is your worst nightmare?

  Posted by fpressly 4068 Rider Driver in Ask a Driver (32 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.
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  I have a dashcam in my car, but I keep hearing I’m not allowed to record passengers unless they know about it, or agree to it. Is that true?

  Posted by Jaredhoffa 103 Rider Guru in Ask a Rideshare Laywer (12 comments )

  We get asked this question a lot at LegalRideshare and this is how we break it down.First, we always have to consider, "is a Uber or Lyft a private situation?" We often lean on the side of "no, it's not." It's comparable to taking public transportation like a bus  in a major city. We always tell passengers, "if you wouldn't go outside and scream something  absurd, I wouldn't say it in an Uber". The issue lies on the fact that passengers aren't always aware of the laws (or lack thereof) and are looking for ...
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  The Uber for helicopters is now Uber

  Posted by chawes 701 Rider Guru in Rideshare News (8 comments )

  This pricing doesn't seem that bad. Getting from Manhattan to JFK can be a nightmare. Helicopter in 8 minutes? Where do I sign. If they bring this to the Boston area I might actually use it.Starting July 9th, Uber will offer helicopter rides between JFK airport and Lower Manhattan that can be booked on demand through its app. Uber Copter, The New York Times reports, will offer eight minute flights between the city and its major airport, with prices typically costing between $200 and $225. Flights can be booked up to five days in advance.https://www.theverge ...
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  What would be awesome questions to ask Uber and Lyft drivers?

  Posted by AnonymousRider 443 Rider in Ask a Driver (24 comments )

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  What's an average Uber driver rating? Is 4.60 a good rating?

  Posted by cContino77 152 in Ask a RideGuru (37 comments )   1 guru answer

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  How to Rent Cars to Uber and Lyft Drivers

  Posted by whuge5 4 Rider in Tips from Rideshare Experts & Bloggers (0 comments )

  If you’re a current or future rideshare driver in need of a vehicle, renting a vehicle may be the right option for you. There are a couple of ways to go about this. Getting a car for your Uber and Lyft business requires some financial commitment. The options available for getting a car to use on the Uber and Lyft  platform depends on your budget and how flexible you want to be as an Uber or Lyft driver. Depending on your preferences, here are a few options for getting a car for your business.  These Uber rental car options ...
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  The battle is heating up. Should Uber drivers be employees?

  Posted by kitkat22 213 Rider in Rideshare News (3 comments )

  What do you think?https://www.vox.com/2019/6/18/18682002/uber-lyft-drivers-california-ab5-bill
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  Uber is now threatening to withdraw from Austria

  Posted by mrfeeney 23 Rider in Rideshare News (3 comments )

  All because Austria wants Uber and Taxis to have the same pricing structure. Why does Uber think they are above regulations?https://finance.yahoo.com/news/uber-threatens-withdraw-austria-131752712.html
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  How do I contact the Uber driver or Uber about a lost item?

  Posted by Anonymous 3359 Driver Driver Rider in Ask a RideGuru (11 comments )   1 guru answer

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  What's a typical passenger rating for Uber? Is 4.50 good?

  Posted by JudgeItoh 174 in Ask a Driver (162 comments )   1 guru answer

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