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Yom Kippur so some schools were closed. And because of that I'm sure some people took off work. So that eliminates a big chunk of our business. And Friday evenings are usually slow until bar close. I think tomorrow will be normal.
 

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Ahhhhh... that's where the money was. I accepted a stacked ping that took me out to Brooklyn that occupied me from 10:50-1;40ish. Got a ride back with DF filter from Newark, very lucky, but no surge. Man. Why can't I get that Brooklyn trip at like 3am? Gah

But yeah, glad you shared bc I didn't see much surge Saturday and was wondering how people were making that money.
 

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I could see someone not making money yesterday. Tons of demand but I didn't see much surge at all! I mean, I was fine with how I did and was extremely lazy, sniping rides as my acceptance rate plummeted below 10%, but I feel like I could have just as easily worked from 12pm-10pm, accepted everything, and grossed like $120 bc I got short trips or cancels. Really, I'm happy with how yesterday panned out for me but was disappointed by afternoon surge.
 

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Philly & Burbs.
just have to know what areas surge and when. that'll come with experience.

I could see someone not making money yesterday. Tons of demand but I didn't see much surge at all! I mean, I was fine with how I did and was extremely lazy, sniping rides as my acceptance rate plummeted below 10%, but I feel like I could have just as easily worked from 12pm-10pm, accepted everything, and grossed like $120 bc I got short trips or cancels. Really, I'm happy with how yesterday panned out for me but was disappointed by afternoon surge.
oof. 120 in 10 hours? horrible. sucks.
btw, where did the Brooklyn trip begin from?
 

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Bobby, in the spring I worked weekends.

but I was working 60+ hours a week.

my wife puts up with a lot of my crap, and I'm a huge bone head. the only thing she asks from me is quality time on weekends when the weather's nice.

we're at the beach almost every Sunday, or six flags, or day trips to New York.

I love the money I made weekends, but I missed having a life. I'm happier this way.

I'm working Tuesday thru Friday, making about 700 to 800 weekly.

when I was driving 60 hours, I was nearly becoming a lunatic.

I found my balance that keeps me sane and happy.
 

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I did work tonight (Sunday) for about 2 hours. a rare occurrence.

because of fuel expenses, I was about 70 bucks in the negative on the app. I wanted to clear that up.

i hate starting new weeks in the neg.
 
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