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

As I read these responses, I think the answer depends on a few things:

a) How busy the night is.  Yes, drivers do make money while driving and when the vehicle is moving.  So, if it's a busy night, they'd rather be doing that.  Some are saying, "it's better than making $0.00", but that logic only works if there aren't other passengers out there.

b) Whether the driver drives an UberX, UberXL, UberBlack, or UberSUV.  The per minute fee is quite different between these services.  In Boston, UberX makes $0.21/minute ($12.6/hr), UberXL $0.35/minute ($21/hr), UberBlack $0.45/minute ($27/hr), and UberSUV $0.50/minute ($30/hr).  UberX drivers would be at a disadvantage and perhaps be grumpy, but UberSUV guys probably don't mind nearly as much.

c) Location probably matters.  The per minute fee is also different from city to city.  For example, Boston UberX drivers get paid $0.21/minute but those in San Diego make $0.15/minute.  That's a big difference.  You may argue that there is a cost of living adjustment, but $0.15/minute is $9 per hour before Uber takes its cut. 

We are your personal driver.  What you are doing is exactly what we are hired to be doing.  In my mind, it's definitely ok to stop at a place, you tell me to wait, and you pick up someone.  and remember, we get paid for the time waiting as well.

Some drivers get grumpy?  I don't think they are in the right profession then.  Yes, we'd make more money while driving, but we make zero while not having a customer.  We should be happy to be making money for the time spent.

Also, when we are waiting, we don't consume fuel/gas.  So, the profit margin goes up.

Just tip us later, and you are good.  5 to 10 minutes is completely reasonable.

Gosh, so many holier than thou drivers here, claiming "they would be happy to wait." Why can't we be honest?  I absolutely hate waiting around and I know many other drivers do too.

I get whopping $0.15 a minute and that's before Uber takes its 25% cut. (Maybe it's better in other cities.) That's like $6 an hour, lower than minimum wage.  I hear other drivers saying it's better than not having a passenger, but it sucks compared to when we are driving a passenger.

We get paid the most while driving and the vehicle moving.  On a busy night, this kils productivity and earnings.    If I sat around all night waiting for people picking up their dates, I wouldn't be able to earn a living. 

Please just complete the trip and order another one.  That isn't that hard, right?  Booking fee is like $2 to $3.

Just COMPLETE the ride and call a new Uber. I don't think your date really cares if it's Steve or John waiting in the car.  The base fare is like $3.  If it takes you 10 minutes to pick her up, you already spent that on wait time.  Let the driver go make his money.  Why punish the unlucky guy who picked you up.

I will wait as long as I get paid . It's hardly ever 5 or 10 minutes .

If the pax is nice, I don't mind. Usually I can get a decent tip out of it.

I have done it before and the driver has never seemed to mind. People hate on Uber drivers but I have always gotten really nice people.

I would rather be driving, when I am driving I make the minute rate plus the per mile rate. If you want me to wait for you while you run errands I expect a good tip to make up for my lost wages.

As long as you let me know how long it will be and you show some appreciation, no problem.

Oh, in case you are wondering if we would just end the ride and drive off?  (like cabbies used to?)  No, that wouldn't happen with Ubers because you'd give us a bad rating!  :)

As long as you let us know of your plans and show some respect, we will be happy to wait. Maybe a quick mention of a tip too.  (or just tip us later.  We dont' make much while sitting there.)