OK, how do we feel about upfront pricing so far?

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Bulls23

Let me start with this: I hate Uber/Lyft with every inch of my body. Have been driving part time since 2015. So, this gig has never been my main source of income.

Prior to this upfront pricing, my weekly goal has always been $300-$400 while driving 3-4 hrs. per day 5 days per week.

For the last 2 weeks I’ve been making almost twice as much as my weekly goal while driving 3 hrs max per day. On top of that, I’ve noticed I drive now less miles than before - thanks to radar Uber decided to share, finally.

Now, knowing Uber’s history, I can safely assume that there is probably some kind of bate and switch scheme going on right now. So, I have no high hopes for this new gimmick so far.

Just wanted to see what you guys are experiencing and what are your thoughts on this subject.

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· #5 · 8 mo ago (Edited)

Bulls23 said:
Let me start with this: I hate Uber/Lyft with every inch of my body. Have been driving part time since 2015. So, this gig has never been my main source of income.

Prior to this upfront pricing, my weekly goal has always been $300-$400 while driving 3-4 hrs. per day 5 days per week.

For the last 2 weeks I’ve been making almost twice as much as my weekly goal while driving 3 hrs max per day. On top of that, I’ve noticed I drive now less miles than before - thanks to radar Uber decided to share, finally.

Now, knowing Uber’s history, I can safely assume that there is probably some kind of bate and switch scheme going on right now. So, I have no high hopes for this new gimmick so far.

Just wanted to see what you guys are experiencing and what are your thoughts on this subject.

My experience with the new system is limited but positive . As you said , I think IF YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO , these new radar and upfront driver prove can be good .Only drove twice on the last 2 months, both times with large bonuses for 10 trips that I reached on the same night. Drove last night, Friday with a $190 bonus for 10 trips that I rarely get. Did 12 trips in 4 hours and bring $320.All short trips ( 1-4 miles) in NW DC , Let’s just note that the bonus make all the diference. Taking the bonus out and working the whole shift of 8 hours , it was very likely I would make $250 plus if I stayed after midnight .
I think the radar and knowing where and how much takes the stress out of this gig if you know your area and how to milk the system . This is when experience pays off .
My hat off to all my colleagues for the Shirlington and Golden Corral meet ups,and many here in this forum, that help me became an efficient and resourceful driver with their discussions and contributions .

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UberPotomac

· #29 · 3 mo ago

Drove last night a few hours before midnight . Love knowing destination and fare upfront .
Plenty of $2 and $3 dollars a mile short trips
For a veteran driver this new system is great . There is also many many terrible paid trip on the radar that no one wants to touch.

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UberPotomac

· #30 · 3 mo ago

My advice as a part timer ocasiónalo driver , know the areas you want to work . Calculate the price you are willing to work amd stick with it . Quickly make numbers and just take the trip that fit your wishlist .
Mine last night was stay on NW DC , $2 a mile short pickup and only areas where there is a trip back .
Sticking to that , I stayed on 35-40 an hour on peak hours with no stress knowing pick up and drop off.

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UberPotomac

· #31 · 3 mo ago

Update . Went out tonight Friday night again. Most trip minimum fare $4.53. Longer trips were event worst . 20 min trips offers for $6. Stick around for a few hours and I went home . Not worst it before midnight.

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UberPotomac

· #36 · 2 mo ago (Edited)

Dan0 said:
I'm still unsure if I gained any helpful insights from this thread.But, I can say that I'm continually surprised at the number of anti-Uber, anti-Establishment, folks who continue to drive! My view is, if we don't like the way the company enables a stream of income by going out to the car and driving off - and continuing that for 8-10 hours until you come home with a wad of cash, then go build an app and start your own Uber. Obviously, it's a breeze - anyone could do it. And, then make sure that you maintain your business as "not for profit" so that no drivers ever criticize your sweet deal.

What stream of income ? Working $20 hour with car and covering all the expenses does not qualify for a steam on income . In the end of the day , you may be paying to work .i guess we all have different standards . If YOURSELF cannot get a job that pays POSITIVE income , you may ask yourself why and how to improve yourself to start do in it .Let’s face it , there was a time that was posible to make a living with UBER , now it is a race to the bottom with just the desperate drivers that don’t have other choices .

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UberPotomac

· #41 · 1 mo ago

Dan0 said:
Obviously I don't know you. But I can draw some conclusions about you from your reply. I would suggest that your stream of income could be improved if you focus on the riders rather than the rides. The difference between making money and barely getting by can be in the tips. If you're not earning at least 25% of your income in tips - do some research into how to improve. Is your car clean? Are you friendly? Do you go the literal "extra mile" to please the customer? It pays off in the end.

Jajajaja. On the end of what ? Life ? Did you ever hold a regular job ? Did you allow your boss to tell you , work hard , do overtime , work weekends that one day will pay off ? Are you out of your mind ?
Working for tips? You may be better off standing on the corner with a sign . The only thing that have to improve are the rates . Now we do not even know what the rates are because they change them on every trip . They actually implemented that after the 3rd trip you have to accept without that fair , destination or trip length .
Would you paint a clients house , or fix their car and allow the client to pay you what they want after the job is done ?

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