You're already in trouble if you still have to have GPS in order to navigate the city's the subterranean street system. It's simply not that difficult.
If you've been doing this for a while, why do you still need GPS down there? Take the time and make the effort to know that area down cold. No excuse to still be clueless.

 

Hows about you're already in trouble if you need to navigate the city PERIOD? This is a very easy city to navigate. I hope you weren't referring to me with your snark, just pointing out that I hear from many riders how bad other drivers are at this game.

 

Hows about you're already in trouble if you need to navigate the city PERIOD? This is a very easy city to navigate. I hope you weren't referring to me with your snark, just pointing out that I hear from many riders how bad other drivers are at this game.

Comments were NOT directed at you but the general driving audience.I was using the pronoun "you" in a general sense. I know some drivers consider themselves "suburban" drivers. The reality is that one has to look at roughly a 5-6 county area as the Chicago market. Sometimes you get dragged into the city whether you want to or not-----so one has to have at least a general understanding of the major streets in the city. Downtown and the core entertainment/shopping areas are a must.

 

I had a couple last summer told me about getting an Uber from their home in Riverside to River North for dinner. When they got to the corner of LaSalle and Wacker, the driver turns and asks, "Are we in Chicago now?" I kid you not, the guy was totally serious.

 

LOL today I had 59 outta 60 to all the great quest of 65$. First ping drive 12 mins for a 4 min trip, non acceptable so I keep going where I want. Next ping comes in "unknown road in Gurnee" 5 miles away. I cancel go chill with the fam with app on. Next ping finally a legit destination, and easy d/o only took 20 mins. Uber sent 3 stacked pings on the way ofcource. Ended trip early and app off, grab a case of beer, and a steak, watched football kicking back.

Last night was crazy though 31 trips. Almost 400$. Some nice surges near 5 am from the travelers and left over party animals almost puking in my car. Family paid 78$(With tip) off Dearborn and Division to ORD. But it was raining and very shitty conditions. I drove from Western and Chicago to get them I explained so they tipped me 11$.

 

Vast majority of drivers (both city and suburban) are clueless and would get lost without navigation. That’s why there are many annoying pax trying to give directions.

 

Bring all those tourists from anywhere they want to go! That’s the point of it all. They get amazed by the views of it all. Awesome views as I am waiting to pick you up!

 

I have been getting this 3-4 times daily and it is so annoying