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As usual, Uber makes changes that essentially screw the drivers.
Recent changes:
(1) Navigation
So Uber finally offers the option to use other navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze, etc.
Cool, until you realize they REMOVED the option to just use the integrated method that works with Apple Maps they have been using for years now. WTH? I actually prefer the integrated method. After driving for Lyft, that is actually a feature of the Uber app I happen to like better. If I run into weird mapping issues I can usually figure out what went wrong. But not anymore. Gee thanks, Uber.
(2) Pricing
In Dallas, dropped rates from $1/mile to $0.85 / mile.
Trips to the airport that used to pay $44 now cost closer to $34.
As usual, drive more to earn more (oh don't worry about the added gas and wear and tear)... Just drive more, you'll make more, says Uber. Right.
(3) Cleaning Fee Policy
Now if a passenger spills their drink on your seats, too bad. It comes with the job according to Uber.
They only charge a cleaning fee for "significant messes". Which apparently they define differently then the drivers who own the cars being used (abused).
"Thanks for writing in and bringing this to our attention. I am so sorry to see that your rider was not respectful of you or your vehicle on this trip.
Sometimes, the unfortunate nature of this industry is that riders sometimes leave behind a little wear and tear or mess to clean up. That said, I'm afraid the cleaning and damage fees we facilitate are reserved for significant messes directly attributable to the rider on a given trip." - Partner Support
So spilling a soda (or any drink) on my seats, requiring steam cleaning to get out is not considered "significant" anymore, apparently.
As usual, any change Uber makes is designed to screw the driver over and benefit Uber.
Great partners, eh?
Recent changes:
(1) Navigation
So Uber finally offers the option to use other navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze, etc.
Cool, until you realize they REMOVED the option to just use the integrated method that works with Apple Maps they have been using for years now. WTH? I actually prefer the integrated method. After driving for Lyft, that is actually a feature of the Uber app I happen to like better. If I run into weird mapping issues I can usually figure out what went wrong. But not anymore. Gee thanks, Uber.
(2) Pricing
In Dallas, dropped rates from $1/mile to $0.85 / mile.
Trips to the airport that used to pay $44 now cost closer to $34.
As usual, drive more to earn more (oh don't worry about the added gas and wear and tear)... Just drive more, you'll make more, says Uber. Right.
(3) Cleaning Fee Policy
Now if a passenger spills their drink on your seats, too bad. It comes with the job according to Uber.
They only charge a cleaning fee for "significant messes". Which apparently they define differently then the drivers who own the cars being used (abused).
"Thanks for writing in and bringing this to our attention. I am so sorry to see that your rider was not respectful of you or your vehicle on this trip.
Sometimes, the unfortunate nature of this industry is that riders sometimes leave behind a little wear and tear or mess to clean up. That said, I'm afraid the cleaning and damage fees we facilitate are reserved for significant messes directly attributable to the rider on a given trip." - Partner Support
So spilling a soda (or any drink) on my seats, requiring steam cleaning to get out is not considered "significant" anymore, apparently.
As usual, any change Uber makes is designed to screw the driver over and benefit Uber.
Great partners, eh?