180 days

Dear Santa, Easter Bunny, Great Pumpkin, Tooth Fairy, and all others, I know that Uber and Lyft will not increase driver pay across the board, but if they would at least meet us on just ONE THING of value, it would make 2018 so much better. Please pass on my wish list to them! Thank you :)

I've been driving the Uber platform going on two years now. I of course want to see a rate increase at least back to what it was prior to the reduction. I would like to see phone support be real time and coming from the local business hubs. I would like the option to select Pool when you want...

By now, I am sure that you have gotten the e-mail "Earnings. It’s one of the topics you’ve told us matters most. That’s why in this month of 180 Days of Change, we’re improving your earning power to make the most of the time you spend on the road. Whether it’s a long pickup, late cancellation...

I just got invite to an "exclusive" drivers only event next Tuesday 12:00 at the Greenlight Hub. Invite says they will be unveiling new ways to earn more. Anyone else get it? I RSVPed.

Thinking the forum would find this interesting. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-41358640 TfL concluded the ride-hailing app firm was not fit and proper to hold a London private hire operator licence.

Uber has introduced additional changes in the United States for its drivers. There is no indication that these changes will become available outside the United States but it's possible that all or some of them will over time. Here are the latest announced changes: The choice & flexibility...

Drivers are like an old girlfriend from H.S. calling to whine about something that happened years ago. Uber's like: get lost, I'm dating a Victoria's Secret model now. Uber has visions of sugarplums dancing in their head, they don't care about trivialities like you not getting your stupid...

Has any driver seen his daily income significantly improved with new uber tip option???? The truth is uber has compromised the tipping option by numerous booking fees increases! Consequently, riders don't feel like they should tip again with those recent fares increases! Makes sense?!

Uber has announced 24 hour phone support for drivers: this applies only to drivers in the United States. It has also foreshadowed a flat $15 payment to drivers for returning lost items (for example, phones left in the car): this will apply only to drivers in the United States and Canada...

Uber has announced as part of its 180 Days series of changes that it has already implemented globally a change to the ratings system of drivers by riders. From now on, riders who rate lower than five stars will be asked to select a reason. If the reason selected is not something the driver can...

http://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2017/07/25/539227139/in-bid-to-keep-drivers-from-leaving-uber-tries-to-treat-them-more-kindly

The 180 Days announcement foreshadows certain drivers in the United States receiving bonuses for driving teens aged 13 to 17. Here's the relevant part of the announcement: Earn more with teen accounts $2 added to base fares for all teen account trips. For teen account trips, $2 will be...

The 180 Days announcement has foreshadowed that destination trips from using the destination filter will now count towards incentives. At least at this stage, the announcement refers only to the United States. Here's the relevant part of the announcement: Destinations Count Toward Promotions...

The 180 Days announcement has foreshadowed that riders will be charged the cancellation fee after two minutes rather than the current five minutes. (If the driver is running more than five minutes later than the scheduled pickup time, the non-payment of a cancellation fee will continue.) At...

Tbe 180 Days annkuncement foreshadowed that drivers will be paid a per minute waiting fee after two minutes. At least at this stage, the announcement refers only to the United States. Here are the details from Uber: Get paid while you wait Earn a per minute fee if you wait more than 2 minutes...

Not gonna lie, I was extremely happy to see on CNN and on Uber's website all of the changes that are coming down. Some folks say it's too little too late, others are way more optimistic. I'm glad the company finally decided to listen to a bunch of folks at ground level and give us drivers more...

You asked, and we're answering Dear Head the ball We've heard you. You've told us what you want, and now it's time we step up and give you the driving experience you deserve, because simply put, Uber wouldn't exist without you. Today, we're making a commitment. For the next 180 days (and...

"Available to drivers in Minneapolis, Seattle and Houston on June 20, 2017. We'll be adding more cities over the next few weeks and making tipping available in all U.S. drivers by the end of July 2017" I am thrilled about the option. I also predict the Star ratings to go down. Announced as...