View Full Version : Anyone here ever drive for Uber or Lyft?
cricket
02-18-18, 03:21 PM
My work is in slow season and mama wants shopping money. I was going to give it a try.
I've used Uber once, but I know a few people who have used it often.
Watch the Nathan For You Uber episode it'll answer all your questions.
if you're wondering how to get fired by uber
Captain Steel
02-18-18, 04:17 PM
I'm no help... I considered it, then found out you have to have a car that is less than 10 years old. My car is over 15 years old!
Plus I don't have a smartphone or GPS (although I did read that Uber will supply the necessary equipment and you pay off its usage as you drive).
I don't drive for Uber, but I am an uber driver.
cricket
02-18-18, 04:20 PM
Well my car died a couple weeks ago so I will use my wife's car-only 15,000 Miles.
Captain Steel
02-18-18, 04:23 PM
Well my car died a couple weeks ago so I will use my wife's car-only 15,000 Miles.
I also remember reading (on the Uber site) that they'll help you buy a new car if you need one... but don't remember the details.
Although I don't think it was a whole lot different than buying a new car on a payment plan, then using your income (including from Uber) to pay it off each month for a few years.
mama wants shopping money.
LOL what does she need, Cricket?
Wow I didnt realise Uber was so fancy schmancy. I've never taken one. Do passengers really expect cars to be of a certain youth? I couldnt care less as long as it gets me from A to B and doesnt have a pizza and a 6 pack left on the back seat or a driver with bad BO.
cricket
02-18-18, 04:57 PM
LOL what does she need, Cricket?
She needs to spend, that's all.
I'm all signed up and now I just have to wait for them to do their checks and I'm ready to go.
She needs to spend, that's all.
I'm all signed up and now I just have to wait for them to do their checks and I'm ready to go.
Spending is overrated. I'd rather sit at home with a mango and a movie. Much more fun. When you buy sht you dont need it will just end up broken sooner or later and what have you got then?
Have fun with Uber. Looking forward to your stories of scalliwags and rapscallions. I dont even really know what a rapscallion is but I've wanted to use the word in a sentence!
i prefer hanging out and watching movies with tangerines. they're sweeter and don't ask as many questions during the movie.
also:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/food-drink-scallion-raps-rappers-musicians-root_vegetable-rman14912_low.jpg
just cuz i'm in one of those moods.
Captain Steel
02-18-18, 06:34 PM
LOL what does she need, Cricket?
Wow I didnt realise Uber was so fancy schmancy. I've never taken one. Do passengers really expect cars to be of a certain youth? I couldnt care less as long as it gets me from A to B and doesnt have a pizza and a 6 pack left on the back seat or a driver with bad BO.
I guess Uber doesn't want people riding in old cars that are more likely to break down?
I've also heard (don't know this for sure) but they require the drivers to keep a certain level of cleanliness in their cars - I'm assuming if a driver gets reported for a dirty car enough times they get a call from Uber? I know (from an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm) that there is a rating system for passengers to rate drivers - so it's kind of like a Seller's Feedback rating on eBay. ;)
cricket
02-27-18, 10:55 PM
I failed the background check. I was surprised because these are the guidelines on Uber's website-
- At least one year U.S. licensing history (if under 23 years old, must have at least three years licensing history)
- A valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that shows:
- No major moving violations, such as DUIs or reckless driving, within the last seven years
- No more than three minor moving violations in the past three years, such as speeding tickets or failure to obey traffic laws
- A criminal record that does not include a conviction for a felony, violent crime, or sexual offense within the last seven years, among other things such as a registration on the U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public website.
I have not had a traffic violation since 2007 or been arrested since 2002.
It turns out that Massachusetts is the only state in the country where you also have to meet their standards when driving for a rideshare company. I was told that I failed for a lifetime of issues:D
I have appealed, but I am not challenging the results. I'm just seeing what happens. I don't really give a crap since my guess is that it wouldn't be worth it anyway. We'll see.
cricket
03-17-18, 12:18 PM
Shortly after I appealed they emailed a hearing notice to me. I had to go to South Station and I was expecting a courthouse type of thing since it's with the state rather than Uber, but it ended up being much more personal. I took the elevator up and went right to the front desk. I was stunned when he asked "are you Ed?" I said yes and he said she'll be right with you. A woman took me to a private room and talked to me for over an hour while recording. I also brought a couple of references. She asked me in detail about every single incident in my driving and criminal history. Much of it I couldn't remember but I always responded that I could not dispute the charges. I got personal with her regarding my past issues with alcohol and gambling and she seemed impressed and convinced that I had turned my life around. She said they would go over the recording and references, thanked me for telling my story, and said they'd get back to me. I got an email a couple of days ago clearing me to work. I really don't give a crap about Uber even though I'm thinking of trying it out tomorrow, but it felt good to be given that trust.
cat_sidhe
03-17-18, 04:50 PM
YAAAAAAAS CRICKET! :D
She needs to spend, that's all.
I'm all signed up and now I just have to wait for them to do their checks and I'm ready to go.
Keep us updated. I have considered it for extra cash.
Ha, didn't read all the way through. Sorry Cricket.
Captain Steel
03-17-18, 08:31 PM
Shortly after I appealed they emailed a hearing notice to me. I had to go to South Station and I was expecting a courthouse type of thing since it's with the state rather than Uber, but it ended up being much more personal. I took the elevator up and went right to the front desk. I was stunned when he asked "are you Ed?" I said yes and he said she'll be right with you. A woman took me to a private room and talked to me for over an hour while recording. I also brought a couple of references. She asked me in detail about every single incident in my driving and criminal history. Much of it I couldn't remember but I always responded that I could not dispute the charges. I got personal with her regarding my past issues with alcohol and gambling and she seemed impressed and convinced that I had turned my life around. She said they would go over the recording and references, thanked me for telling my story, and said they'd get back to me. I got an email a couple of days ago clearing me to work. I really don't give a crap about Uber even though I'm thinking of trying it out tomorrow, but it felt good to be given that trust.
If you do it, I'm curious about some details. I take it the payment is all done electronically with the customer's credit card (like paying with Paypal on eBay), but I wonder how tips are handled (cash?) or if tips are included in the credit card payment how do they get to the driver.
You can include tips with the app, so they get there the same way the percentage of the fare does.
Captain Steel
03-17-18, 08:55 PM
You can include tips with the app, so they get there the same way the percentage of the fare does.
Are cash tips still accepted? Or does Uber try to keep it a completely cash-free system?
Without having explicitly asked or checked, I really have to imagine that's frowned upon, based on the totally frictionless system in general and the fact that tips have been integrated into the app.
doubledenim
03-17-18, 09:35 PM
I'm too neurotic about my car to even think about letting strangers in... You all would know my true identity one day.
"Leading story on Channel 52 Jam News. Uber driver introduces boom stick to nostrils of fare. Reports indicate that the passenger asked to 'not sit on the blanket'."
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soory Master Bruce, forgot how much I wanted to be 1992 U.
cricket
03-18-18, 12:12 PM
Wifey wanted me home so I didn't start today. That'll give me some time to familiarize myself with the app.
Wifey wanted me home so I didn't start today. That'll give me some time to familiarize myself with the app.
You might be axe murdered if you continually calling her wifey.
cricket
03-24-18, 06:04 PM
Just gave it a quick try today. I was online 2 hours and 10 minutes and gave 3 rides. I drove about 60 miles, 45 while online which are deductible. After the Uber commission of $18.23, I made $50.36. After deductions, I'll have to pay taxes on about $15.
Captain Steel
03-24-18, 07:27 PM
Just gave it a quick try today. I was online 2 hours and 10 minutes and gave 3 rides. I drove about 60 miles, 45 while online which are deductible. After the Uber commission of $18.23, I made $50.36. After deductions, I'll have to pay taxes on about $15.
You're sure to have stories in the future if you keep driving (I don't know of any drivers who don't) - so we'll be looking forward to hearing some of them.
Let me ask you a personal question: are you packing while you drive?
cricket
03-24-18, 07:50 PM
Let me ask you a personal question: are you packing while you drive?
Negative, but I've done much more dangerous work to do with driving and I know all the neighborhoods.
cat_sidhe
03-24-18, 07:58 PM
Let me ask you a personal question: are you packing while you drive?
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Captain Steel
03-24-18, 08:51 PM
Negative, but I've done much more dangerous work to do with driving and I know all the neighborhoods.
Did Uber provide any info on packing while driving? Is it a situation where, if concealed carry in legal in your state, and you have a permit, then it's okay? Or, do they not even mention it?
cricket
03-24-18, 08:52 PM
Did Uber provide any info on packing while driving? Is it a situation where, if concealed carry in legal in your state, and you have a permit, then it's okay? Or, do they not even mention it?
It wasn't mentioned to me. I would imagine local laws would apply.
Captain Steel
03-24-18, 08:53 PM
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I was expecting the answer to be - "I never pack while driving, but if the passenger has bags, I will pack them BEFORE driving."
cat_sidhe
03-24-18, 09:20 PM
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I was expecting the answer to be - "I never pack while driving, but if the passenger has bags, I will pack them BEFORE driving."
My mind was a little further south. The gutter, to be precise. :D
Seriously though, Cricket, you be safe out there.
Captain Steel
06-04-18, 09:03 PM
There was a news story a couple days ago about an Uber driver who shot his passenger claiming self defense - the passenger was killed and I thought I'd heard in the initial report that a knife (allegedly used by the passenger) was found in the car (although I'm not seeing that in any subsequent reports).
I'm just posting this because an earlier question I had was answered on the news - they read an Uber statement saying that Uber has a policy that their drivers cannot carry a firearm while driving for Uber (I'm assuming that means even if they have a permit and it is legal in their state).
https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/01/us/uber-driver-shooting-denver/index.html
matt72582
06-04-18, 09:15 PM
Just gave it a quick try today. I was online 2 hours and 10 minutes and gave 3 rides. I drove about 60 miles, 45 while online which are deductible. After the Uber commission of $18.23, I made $50.36. After deductions, I'll have to pay taxes on about $15.
Out of curiosity, has it been worth it?
cricket
06-04-18, 09:27 PM
Out of curiosity, has it been worth it?
I haven't driven again since those first two times because I've been busy and haven't had to. I will again, and it seems like it'll be very worth it if I put in a longer day.
Captain Steel
06-04-18, 09:53 PM
I haven't driven again since those first two times because I've been busy and haven't had to. I will again, and it seems like it'll be very worth it if I put in a longer day.
So are you going to carry your piece despite the "rules"?
cricket
06-04-18, 10:00 PM
So are you going to carry your piece despite the "rules"?
My hairpiece? I just stay bald.
Captain Steel
06-04-18, 10:26 PM
My hairpiece? I just stay bald.
I kind of understand Uber's no toupee's while on duty rule - you could be driving, open the window to get a little air, and the next thing you know, your rug's hitting your passenger in the face!
Stirchley
06-04-18, 11:01 PM
A criminal record that does not include a conviction for a felony, violent crime, or sexual offense within the last seven years, among other things such as a registration on the U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public website.[/B]
I’m confused. Are you saying Uber is ok with a criminal record so long as it’s not a felony, violent crime ....?
I worked for a very wealthy family for many years who had numerous chauffeurs. Among the job requirements were no criminal record & a spotless driving record. These 2 were non-negotiable.
Without having explicitly asked or checked, I really have to imagine that's frowned upon, based on the totally frictionless system in general and the fact that tips have been integrated into the app.
My girlfriends always give the Uber driver a cash tip.
cricket
06-04-18, 11:30 PM
I’m confused. Are you saying Uber is ok with a criminal record so long as it’s not a felony, violent crime ....?
You can have felony convictions, just not in the last 7 years. Massachusetts has their own requirements though, and that's why I had to go through the appeals process.
hell_storm2004
06-05-18, 05:19 PM
I did have a few conversations with the drivers themselves. Many of them do both. They pay more or less the same. If you want a peaceful day, Lyft. If you want to be a little bit busy, Uber.
I would think registering for both and then deciding which one you want to stick with would be a nice thing to do.
That being said, I see a lot of promo emails from Lyft, $500 when you register as a driver.
cricket
06-05-18, 09:44 PM
I did have a few conversations with the drivers themselves. Many of them do both. They pay more or less the same. If you want a peaceful day, Lyft. If you want to be a little bit busy, Uber.
I would think registering for both and then deciding which one you want to stick with would be a nice thing to do.
That being said, I see a lot of promo emails from Lyft, $500 when you register as a driver.
I'm planning on working for Uber until I get my bonus, then signing up for Lyft and doing the same thing. Then I'll see what I want to do.
hell_storm2004
06-06-18, 01:18 AM
I'm planning on working for Uber until I get my bonus, then signing up for Lyft and doing the same thing. Then I'll see what I want to do.
That sounds like a plan!
Numero Uno! :up:
Stirchley
06-06-18, 04:20 PM
You can have felony convictions, just not in the last 7 years.
Who the heck wants to take a ride with someone who has felony convictions even if they’re older than 7 years?
cat_sidhe
06-06-18, 05:27 PM
You can have felony convictions, just not in the last 7 years.
Who the heck wants to take a ride with someone who has felony convictions even if they’re older than 7 years?
I would. I could always use a getaway driver. :up:
hell_storm2004
06-06-18, 05:30 PM
For the most part, most passengers wont even know who has a felony or some other charge. Its up to the company to verify and suffer the consequences.
Stirchley
06-06-18, 05:37 PM
That’s true, but I have always assumed that a cab driver does not have felony convictions. Scary to me that he may have.
Who started Uber and what makes them qualified to judge?
cricket
06-06-18, 05:51 PM
Who the heck wants to take a ride with someone who has felony convictions even if they’re older than 7 years?
Even though I have a checkered past, I agree with you and with my state's tougher restrictions. The appeal I went through was very detailed.
cricket
06-06-18, 05:52 PM
Who started Uber and what makes them qualified to judge?
They just have parameters for a background check like any employer would have. In my case, Massachusetts stepped in.
Who started Uber and what makes them qualified to judge?
They just have parameters for a background check like any employer would have. In my case, Massachusetts stepped in.
Thanks cricket. I've never used it but in the time frame I've been in hospital until now
Which is o ly a couple of months it's become wildly popular. No one says - I caught a taxi - anymore.
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