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How do I avoid surge pricing? Any tips and tricks?

Posted by RelaxedRecliner 57 7 years, 3 months ago   (5 comments)   1 guru answer

How long do I have to tip my Uber driver? Do I have to do it immediately or ...

Posted by Anonymous 3460 Rider Driver Driver 7 years, 5 months ago   (1 comment)   1 guru answer

How long do I have to tip my Uber driver? Do I have to do it immediately or do I …

Is there really an Uber for dogs?

Posted by Anonymous 3460 Rider Driver Driver 8 years ago   (4 comments)   1 guru answer

Student discount?

Posted by AnonymousRider 453 Rider 6 years, 7 months ago   (8 comments)   1 guru answer

If I become an Uber driver, will I get discounts if I want to use the service?

Posted by Dan_the_man 43 6 years, 10 months ago   (6 comments)   1 guru answer

I was wondering if there are driver perks like free rides or discounts.

What is the shield icon on my Uber app? I asked a bunch of people and none of them have seen it.

Posted by BWaltersDad 52 6 years, 8 months ago   (4 comments)   1 guru answer

It's at the bottom left.  I was scared to press it, so I asked my friends.  They didn't have the …

can you take pet dogs, cats, birds, etc. in uber lyft cars

Posted by Anonymous 3460 Rider Driver Driver 8 years, 3 months ago   (1 comment)   1 guru answer

how to hire a uber for event

Posted by dcclap65 19 Rider 6 years, 11 months ago   (2 comments)   2 guru answers

How can I hire a uber for an event? I want to provide transportation for my guest to and from …

Do Uber (and taxi) drivers really pee in bottles?

Posted by Anonymous 3460 Rider Driver Driver 7 years, 5 months ago   (14 comments)   1 guru answer

Do drivers really rate passengers? What happens when my ratings are low?

Posted by Dan 166 Rider 8 years, 6 months ago   (3 comments)   2 guru answers

Can riders request specific drivers?

Posted by AnonymousRider 453 Rider 6 years, 7 months ago   (3 comments)   1 guru answer

Can a Uber drive operating and driving in New Jersey (NJ) pick up in NYC or New York State?

Posted by HuhnHuhn 127 Rider 7 years ago   (14 comments)   1 guru answer

I live in Hoboken, and I would like to drive an Uber. I'd love to be able to pick up …

how much luggage can uber ride take?

Posted by HarryMyVegas 16 8 years ago   (15 comments)   2 guru answers

Uber scheduled rides price? How much is the fare? Are there fees?

Posted by HuhnHuhn 127 Rider 7 years ago   (0 comments)   1 guru answer

Introducing Puber - Uber for Poopers

Posted by Peterthebull 140 6 years, 8 months ago   (3 comments)

Sorry.  Please don't censor me.  Not sure if it's safe for work. Inspired by the success of Uber, Daniel unveils …

Insurance troubles

Posted by Rideshare-Robin72 18 Driver 6 years, 8 months ago   (4 comments)

I have been a rideshare driver for exactly a year now. I have 2200 with lyft and 2800 with Uber …

Can Uber pull up the passenger's GPS location to solve a dispute with the driver? Say to settle a disagreement between drivers and riders as to where the drop off occurred?

Posted by bBerman81 275 Rider 6 years, 9 months ago   (4 comments)   1 guru answer

Say if a passenger gets off at a certain location but the driver does not terminate the trip and keeps …

What happens when the Uber driver goes on a longer or bad route? (say, he misses the exit or intentionally go on a long-hauling?)

Posted by SmittenKitten 2098 Rider 7 years, 4 months ago   (2 comments)   1 guru answer

As a driver who wants to deliver food, which company is the best - UberEats, GrubHub, Postmates, and DoorDash? Which is most profitable?

Posted by SSandler75 85 5 years, 11 months ago   (8 comments)

What happen if the Uber driver's mobile get switched off before ending the trip?

Posted by himenmsuthar 15 5 years, 11 months ago   (11 comments)   2 guru answers

What happen if the Uber driver's mobile get switched off before ending the trip?