[Uberisfuninlv]

In most cities minimum fare has gone up around 20-30% with upfront pricing change

Some threads in different cities have said some of the minimum fares went up more than $1

If that were to happen in Vegas, we would finally cross the $5 mark for minimum fare on Uber X

Let’s hope it does happen. We will see on Thursday. Anyone who gets some non surge shorties on the strip, please report what you are getting as the seemingly new “minimum fare”

 

[KenLV]

In most cities minimum fare has gone up around 20-30% with upfront pricing change

Some threads in different cities have said some of the minimum fares went up more than $1

If that were to happen in Vegas, we would finally cross the $5 mark for minimum fare on Uber X

Let’s hope it does happen. We will see on Thursday. Anyone who gets some non surge shorties on the strip, please report what you are getting as the seemingly new “minimum fare”

We can just check the rate card come Thursday.

 

[Uberisfuninlv]

We can just check the rate card come Thursday.

im curious if the rate card looks significantly different pre vs post upfront pricing. Have yet to see anyone from those markets that already have it, post the new rate card for their market. Like will it still show amounts for base fare, time and distance, or will it all say “variable”? OR…are those lines eliminated from the new rate card completely?

Like you mentioned, I guess we will find out come Thursday

 

[Boca Ratman]

im curious if the rate card looks significantly different pre vs post upfront pricing.

Yes. You won't have one.

 

[KenLV]

im curious if the rate card looks significantly different pre vs post upfront pricing. Have yet to see anyone from those markets that already have it, post the new rate card for their market. Like will it still show amounts for base fare, time and distance, or will it all say “variable”? OR…are those lines eliminated from the new rate card completely?

Like you mentioned, I guess we will find out come Thursday

If we get radar, and we clearly will...

The only way they'll stop is if State's Attorneys General start suing them in states where they actually violate state laws/rules.

The problem, of course, is that Uber/Lyft had a hand in writing those rules. Lol

Again, for many of us, radar won't affect what rides we take, but it will affect our acceptance rates (if that sort of thing matters to you - which, unless you were trying for gold+ it shouldn't have, but under the radar model, it really should not. Like at all.).

It will also likely reduce our overall number of rides - as morons take radar rides that they will lose money on, so it never gets to a price we'd be willing to accept it at OR dropped as a regular "ping".

I think there's going to be a lot of "wait and see" here, as well as a steep learning curve for the idiots.

Hopefully, as I said before, it's going to weed out the idiots quicker when they find out that accepting these rides is a net loss.

They will either learn and stop taking them OR bankrupt themselves. Either way, will be good for the herd. So to speak.

 

[Atom guy]

I don't understand Upfront Pricing. If we get all the info ahead of time, then our acceptance rate doesn't mean anything anymore. So who keeps taking the crappy trips? Doesn't this just switch Uber to the DoorDash model where a ton of people never get their food (trips)?

 

[KenLV]

I don't understand Upfront Pricing. If we get all the info ahead of time, then our acceptance rate doesn't mean anything anymore. So who keeps taking the crappy trips? Doesn't this just switch Uber to the DoorDash model where a ton of people never get their food (trips)?

Yes, if you have enough drivers who know what they're doing.

The problem is, there are a ton of idiots out there and Uber/Lyft know it.

 

[Uberisfuninlv]

Yes. You won't have one.

Thank you. I didn’t see anyone post about a new rate card so I wasn’t sure. It’s basically gonna be a black box pay model like food delivery now

 

[VivaLV]

I don't understand Upfront Pricing. If we get all the info ahead of time, then our acceptance rate doesn't mean anything anymore. So who keeps taking the crappy trips? Doesn't this just switch Uber to the DoorDash model where a ton of people never get their food (trips)?

I know dashers that take every offer, and I've spoken to 2 Uber drivers that have autoaccept on to take every ride. 10 drivers on this forum hardly represents the 20,000 or whatever drivers in Vegas. Don't worry. The crappy rides get covered. LOL

 

[Boca Ratman]

Thank you. I didn’t see anyone post about a new rate card so I wasn’t sure. It’s basically gonna be a black box pay model like food delivery now

Correct.

The only rate on my rate card is for the hourly premier.

 

[Superfreedomfighter]

If we get radar, and we clearly will...

The only way they'll stop is if State's Attorneys General start suing them in states where they actually violate state laws/rules.

The problem, of course, is that Uber/Lyft had a hand in writing those rules. Lol

Again, for many of us, radar won't affect what rides we take, but it will affect our acceptance rates (if that sort of thing matters to you - which, unless you were trying for gold+ it shouldn't have, but under the radar model, it really should not. Like at all.).

It will also likely reduce our overall number of rides - as morons take radar rides that they will lose money on, so it never gets to a price we'd be willing to accept it at OR dropped as a regular "ping".

I think there's going to be a lot of "wait and see" here, as well as a steep learning curve for the idiots.

Hopefully, as I said before, it's going to weed out the idiots quicker when they find out that accepting these rides is a net loss.

They will either learn and stop taking them OR bankrupt themselves. Either way, will be good for the herd. So to speak.

That additional ( wait and see) time sitting still or cruising around for the right trip and grabbing that trip before other drivers that concerns me . Waiting time equals wasted time especially if you figure that time as your hourly earnings.

 

[KenLV]

That additional ( wait and see) time sitting still or cruising around for the right trip and grabbing that trip before other drivers that concerns me . Waiting time equals wasted time especially if you figure that time as your hourly earnings.

I get what you're saying, but...

Being self employed my entire adult life, I've never worried about "hourly earnings" to determine my profitability. (Saying that, I've always done fine by that metric too.)

Generally, I don't drive around, I stage.

There's always been downtime for XL+ drivers.

I'm quite content to read, listen to podcasts, watch TV/movies, play games, etc...

 

[Superfreedomfighter]

I get what you're saying, but...

Being self employed my entire adult life, I've never worried about "hourly earnings" to determine my profitability. (Saying that, I've always done fine by that metric too.)

Generally, I don't drive around, I stage.

There's always been downtime for XL+ drivers.

I'm quite content to read, listen to podcasts, watch TV/movies, play games, etc...

I’m just imagining for myself a extra 5 to 10 minutes of waiting for those rides that work out mathematically . 10 minutes waiting per ride x 6 is an extra hour of work.

 

[Uberisfuninlv]

I’m just imagining for myself a extra 5 to 10 minutes of waiting for those rides that work out mathematically . 10 minutes waiting per ride x 6 is an extra hour of work.

Or, you could also run Lyft at the same time to cut down on down time

 

[Superfreedomfighter]

Or, you could also run Lyft at the same time to cut down on down time

Only on Uber so far but that’s subject to change quickly.

 

[Uberisfuninlv]

Only on Uber so far but that’s subject to change quickly.

Sign up for Lyft. That way you have 2 different platforms to use. See which one is offering better surge or if Lyft has a streak bonus hour active. Use the best one then log off after each ride. Check both again and use the best one of the two. Rinse and repeat.

 

[VivaLV]

I’m just imagining for myself a extra 5 to 10 minutes of waiting for those rides that work out mathematically . 10 minutes waiting per ride x 6 is an extra hour of work.

So just accept rides as you have been and don't overthink it (Never mind. Look who I'm talking to. LMAO)
Presumed less earnings is better than no earnings waiting trying to do math. LOL

 

[Superfreedomfighter]

So just accept rides as you have been and don't overthink it (Never mind. Look who I'm talking to. LMAO)
Presumed less earnings is better than no earnings waiting trying to do math. LOL

Thanks that’s advice I hope you yourself follows and good luck with that . Remember I only put in around 10 to 15 hrs a week so if I extend that a little to make sure I’m not under paid anymore than I already am so be it.and when you try grab that ride and comes back ( already matched to a driver) just think of me.

 

[VivaLV]

Thanks that’s advice I hope you yourself follows

That advice was specific to you. Of course I had to now explain it to you. LOL

 

[Superfreedomfighter]

That advice was specific to you. Of course I had to now explain it to you. LOL

Gave a ( like) for the effort. Hang in there ( like) buddy!