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  1. Taxes
    If I buy a meal at said anywhere but I mention to the cashier about working for uber or whatever eating app, does that not count as a business expense since I am trying to refer them? Or what if I call ahead to the restaurant and tell them I am gonna order some food and meet them there as part...
  2. Advice
    My 3 cent question: As a subcontractor for Uber do I not retain ownership of my profile picture and since I contract with Uber am I not able to change the photo anytime I would like? Ie. Uber is in the wrong with the current policies regarding that I need their permission to change my profile...
  3. Articles
    Many US States (and Canadian Provinces) are moving towards fully re-opening their economies, and the demand for Uber and Lyft rides has seen a drip drip drip increase in the past few weeks. In some markets onboarding of new drivers was put on hold, and many more drivers have deemed the...
  4. Advice
    I received a message from Uber that my account had been flagged for violating a policy regarding airport pick-ups. I was shocked, because I read both the policies of Uber and my local airport and made sure to follow the rules. I have a very high driver rating (4.94) and nearly always get a tip...
  5. Chicago
    It appears to me that Lyft has implemented new vehicle damage policy. Let me know if you guys got similar massage ? For $100 we (lyft) reserve and buy the right for any passenger from now on to be able to damage your vehicle (with puke) at will with no future compensation for the damage unless...
  6. Complaints
    I've been confounded with underage riders since I started 10 months ago. I've noticed that they make it difficult to get the fee for an underage rider. Lyft makes you call to get a refund and Uber lets the ride disappear. The one time that I stayed until they canceled, I was hit with a warning...
  7. Washington DC
    "Über potentially provides a driver with almost unimaginable wealth, social status, career advancement and security, and therefore expects its drivers to possess some common sense. I think we should start a famous sayings blog from Uber quotes where they show themselves as the "trump of...
  8. Complaints
    Hi all: I have been driving for Uber for 1 year now and have a 4.93 rating with 2000+ rides. I just reached my one year anniversary and then I got my unexpected one year gift. Gift? You ask what gift? Well without notice or warning I was driving around town and suddenly my app said please...
  9. News
    http://fox6now.com/2018/05/07/you-cannot-tell-me-what-i-can-do-in-my-car-uber-driver-fired-for-carrying-concealed-weapon/ MILWAUKEE - Should Uber drivers in Milwaukee be allowed to carry concealed weapons? One man is raising that question after the ride-sharing service fired him. It all began...
  10. News
    https://www.google.com/amp/fox40.com/2018/03/20/man-arrested-after-arranging-uber-take-14-year-old-girl-to-his-grandparents-house-for-sex/amp/ Man Arrested after Arranging Uber Take '14-Year-Old Girl' to His Grandparents' House for Sex Luckily the police were in on it but if it were the real...
  11. Advice
    Prior to my previous thread: https://uberpeople.net/threads/7-months-later-rejection-status-now-officially-off-lyft-uber.246232 In the interest in full transparency here, I know a few of you may say there are better opportunities, there's not much that can be done, or simply taking 'reflect'...
  12. Autonomous
    BostonGlobe By Hiawatha Bray, April 2017 In a perfect world, cars and trucks would never turn left. Left turns waste time, gas, and are dangerous for drivers, oncoming traffic, and crossing pedestrians. So imagine teaching a machine to turn left - in Boston's infamous traffic, no less? A...
  13. News
    Uber driver held at gunpoint, forced to drive robber in Lexington http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Uber-driver-held-at-gunpoint-forced-to-drive-robber-in-Lexington-414898953.html Police: Man tried to rob Uber driver in Woodbridge http://www.fitnessjournal.org/tour.html MAN ACCUSED OF BEATING...
  14. Roanoke & Blacksburg
    Has anyone ever heard of this? I have asked Uber over and over what this is because for the last two consecutive weekends, $50.60 has been taken from my earnings. yesterday I worked 7 hours and when I was ready to push the instant pay button, it said that my total payout would be $11.12! Has...
  15. Houston
    Since uber has the ability to locate and block areas, and warn drivers without tnc license not to pickup in Houston. Then they should warn riders at school addresses needing rides from/to about policy of minors. I have to cut my schedule down to 4am-6am then 9am-12pm. Then head to business...
  16. Detroit
    as the school year has returned remember it is against Policy to transport minors without the adult account holder. Do it if you want, it's your judgment call. But I refuse to do it. Ohh and if I do pull up and find that's the case. I'm going to make sure they get charged a...
  17. Los Angeles & Orange County
    Interesting read. Too bad I can't post the link on here because of "banned words" (really). Anyway, Uber does have the following policy regarding acceptance rates: "But with the release of Uber's official deactivation policy, it now clearly states: " The article goes on to talk about time...
  18. New York City
    New Yorkers for Equal Transportation Access http://nyeta.org/ NYC has-or more accurately, had-been an advocate for disabled passengers. A few years ago the city mandated that at least 50% of all taxis be accessible for the disabled by 2020. Then along came the disrupter Uber, with...
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