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Do you have questions for your Uber anad Lyft drivers? What about tips and suggestions? Whether you are a driver or a rider, share your comments here and get responses from real rideshare drivers.
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Uber's Stance on Tipping? - The evolution over the years. Language has Softened
Here's looking at the history of what it used too say on Uber's Help section of the app: Before tipping …
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How is it not a security threat and a risk and a privacy issue that people can see Uber drivers real-time?
I have always felt uneasy about my location being known whenever I am online (in Uber app). I feel this …
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Can a Uber driver start the trip without the passenger in the car? ...and take an imaginary passenger for a ride to make money?
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Why are there still taxi drivers? Why don't they all join Uber instead of fighting it?
To consumers, there isn't a huge difference. Both gets them from point a to point b. One just happens to …
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Beginner Advice for a Driver
Can we start a chain of advice you would give a first time driver?
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What is the most eye-opening thing a passenger has ever said to you?
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Passenger tips but I never received it?
Two nights ago I saw a passenger tip me on their phone but I still have yet to receive the …
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Uber rate change: Higher time rate & Lower distance rate
Is this good or bad? I keep going back and forth on this. We need to adjust what kind of …
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Questions Uber/Lyft drivers are tired of being asked
Hey everyone! I'm writing a story for SFGate addressing the topic of "questions Uber/Lyft drivers are tired of being asked." …
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What are the three best reasons to work for Uber?
Top three? I can’t think of a top one. When you drive for Uber you are basically liquidating the value …
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Hey passengers. What creative amenities or extras do you wish your UberX drivers offered?
Water, gum, mints, umbrella, ponchos, aux cable, and charging cables. I have heard those. Anything extra you want? I am …
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Getting to pick up and finding your passenger has a small child and no car seat
Drivers if you pick up young children often here is some info that may help you. No more cancelling rides …
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Philly Airport Surged now.
If anyone interested its 1241 am Wednesday, Nov 21st Philadelphia International Airport is Surging. 11.00 Surge. 1 to 5 XL …
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Happy Thansgiving to All
Happy Thanksgiving to all the drivers out there in the forum and to Ippei, Lilly, and rest of Ride.Guru. …
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Should I warn my insurance company I drive for Uber? I feel like maybe I shouldn't.
I am occasional weekend driver, but people often tell me I should warn my insurance company. They tell me I …
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Would you rather be tipped in the Uber app or in cash?
Does it matter?
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Would you speed for a tip?
Today I had a pax who got in my car and said if I got him to his destination in …
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Philadelphia, Bucks, New Jersey Drivers anyone drive for Lyft?
I signed up with Lyft back in June. I did 12 rides and stopped as pick ups were more than …
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Willing to negotiate rides outside of Uber?
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As a Lyft or Uber driver, can I choose to only give rides to friends and family?