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I think there are many female uber drivers around, nothing out of the ordinary.. it's just a job..
you can also visit this page there are some interview with female uber drivers..
http://love.uber.com/australia/
you can also visit this page there are some interview with female uber drivers..
http://love.uber.com/australia/
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Hi. Im a 5ft nothing female driver. I admit I'm new and have only driven twice in the city. I have had several of my pax comment that I'm their first female driver but I'm sure there must be a few out there. I have only driven during the day and found it very safe. I am leaving the saturday nights to the guys to be honest.
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i think most drunks appear after the clock strike twelve at midnight.. as long as you are offline by that time.. you should be alright.
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·If I was a female and accidentally was pretty, I would become a stripper. Shake your a*s baby and earn $$$.
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·But unfortunately I am an ugly hairy man now
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I hope than one day u will find your daughter workin as a stripper or in the b****.
What would u say about that ?
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Day time should be very safe a specially week days.
If I was female I wouldn't work night time specially weekend nights.
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Big welcome to all the new female Uber drivers - the more the better.
I have been Ubering for 2 years, with over 3 thousand rides and only I work day time.
Generally about 90% of pax are good, thought this has been falling in my mind as Uber becomes more popular.
I never work nights no matter how tempting it is to earn the big dollars. The risks are just too great, seriously why would I risk being harnessed, abused (you get enough of that during the day from the "special" young) and the potential of someone being sick in YOUR car, let alone damaging it. I get out by 7-8pm, there are enough people who take drugs and drink excessively before they "officially" go out, or have had a long lunch.
Do not allow any opened alcohol in your car - some pax are very sneaky so be on the watch out.
People will try all sorts of things on you for example, moving their furniture and worldly goods, or being their cheap business courier,
Sorry but I move people, I am not that desperate for a fare, the potential damage to my car or any other liability .
Tell the cheap arses to get a removalist, or a courier.
If you do not feel comfortable with the pax when you arrive for pick up, cancel cancel.
If someone abuses, or is rude and obnoxious to you, stop the ride, kick them out and report them to Uber. Rate them a 1.
We do not need pax like this - not that I think Uber does anything about it, but at least you are covering yourself and a potential bad rating.
Have the emergency/police number as the top priority call number in your phone.
My advice is don't wear jewelry, mind you I do wear cheap but smart earrings only. Remove temptation.
Best advice I ever had when traveling on my own overseas was to wear a cheap wedding band, males are less inclined to hassle you, particularly if you are young and attractive. It works.
Try not to wear scarves, as they can be used against you.
DO NOT pick up kids under the age of 18. This includes baby's and those under the age of seven unless you have a Australian Standards approved car seat, even then I would not do it. Explain to the pax that it is illegal Nationally - only Taxis can carry unrestrained babies and toddlers.
Do not pick up unaccompanied minors, many drivers are picking up kids from outside schools that is just asking for trouble.
Remember: as yet we do not have appropriate insurance.
"the company's terms and conditions state that individuals under 18 are not permitted to use the service if they're not riding with an adult. Minors are also prohibited from opening accounts."
http://www.chicagotribune.com/busin...-to-move-kids-around-town-20150310-story.html
"Many parents interviewed - who said they had no idea about the ban on kids under 18"
https://uberpeople.net/threads/chil...dren-insurance-uber-family.33970/#post-443013
See the Child Car Seats website for detailed information.
https://www.childcarseats.com.au/legal-requirements
Below are a links that make interesting reading, if you have not found them already.
The taxi one is particularly interesting and offers good sound advice.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ellenhuet/2015/04/09/female-uber-lyft-drivers/
http://www.taxi-library.org/gord28.htm - essential reading
Many pax are really appreciative of having a female driver - make it your advantage.
Don't ever be desperate enough for a fare to put yourself, your car, or your life and livelihood at risk
Remember you are doing a job, don't let things get out of hand by being too friendly.
I have been Ubering for 2 years, with over 3 thousand rides and only I work day time.
Generally about 90% of pax are good, thought this has been falling in my mind as Uber becomes more popular.
I never work nights no matter how tempting it is to earn the big dollars. The risks are just too great, seriously why would I risk being harnessed, abused (you get enough of that during the day from the "special" young) and the potential of someone being sick in YOUR car, let alone damaging it. I get out by 7-8pm, there are enough people who take drugs and drink excessively before they "officially" go out, or have had a long lunch.
Do not allow any opened alcohol in your car - some pax are very sneaky so be on the watch out.
People will try all sorts of things on you for example, moving their furniture and worldly goods, or being their cheap business courier,
Sorry but I move people, I am not that desperate for a fare, the potential damage to my car or any other liability .
Tell the cheap arses to get a removalist, or a courier.
If you do not feel comfortable with the pax when you arrive for pick up, cancel cancel.
If someone abuses, or is rude and obnoxious to you, stop the ride, kick them out and report them to Uber. Rate them a 1.
We do not need pax like this - not that I think Uber does anything about it, but at least you are covering yourself and a potential bad rating.
Have the emergency/police number as the top priority call number in your phone.
My advice is don't wear jewelry, mind you I do wear cheap but smart earrings only. Remove temptation.
Best advice I ever had when traveling on my own overseas was to wear a cheap wedding band, males are less inclined to hassle you, particularly if you are young and attractive. It works.
Try not to wear scarves, as they can be used against you.
DO NOT pick up kids under the age of 18. This includes baby's and those under the age of seven unless you have a Australian Standards approved car seat, even then I would not do it. Explain to the pax that it is illegal Nationally - only Taxis can carry unrestrained babies and toddlers.
Do not pick up unaccompanied minors, many drivers are picking up kids from outside schools that is just asking for trouble.
Remember: as yet we do not have appropriate insurance.
"the company's terms and conditions state that individuals under 18 are not permitted to use the service if they're not riding with an adult. Minors are also prohibited from opening accounts."
http://www.chicagotribune.com/busin...-to-move-kids-around-town-20150310-story.html
"Many parents interviewed - who said they had no idea about the ban on kids under 18"
https://uberpeople.net/threads/chil...dren-insurance-uber-family.33970/#post-443013
See the Child Car Seats website for detailed information.
https://www.childcarseats.com.au/legal-requirements
Below are a links that make interesting reading, if you have not found them already.
The taxi one is particularly interesting and offers good sound advice.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ellenhuet/2015/04/09/female-uber-lyft-drivers/
http://www.taxi-library.org/gord28.htm - essential reading
Many pax are really appreciative of having a female driver - make it your advantage.
Don't ever be desperate enough for a fare to put yourself, your car, or your life and livelihood at risk
Remember you are doing a job, don't let things get out of hand by being too friendly.
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