Passenger told me that she got in a car, the driver accepted the ride and then kicked her out because she wasn't going where he wanted to go. Seriously? I don't know if that driver is reading this message, but if you are kicking out passengers because of the direction or length of the ride, you really need to reconsider your choice of job. However one might or might not like Uber as a company, you signed up for 1) Picking up passengers and 2) Driving the passenger to where he or she wants to go. It's simple. You don't want to drive, don't go online. You hate Uber, delete the app.
Who is kicking out passengers after accepting the ride because of distance or location?
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There's a guy in Wheeling who prays that I'm in the general area when he needs a ride, because I'm the only one who will pick him up. He likes to go to Target, then Panda Express (or similar), then the Liquor Store, and back home. Takes about 1.5 hours. Fare is around $35 and he tips $5. I don't mind, because no gas is being used, and I can catch up on things (news/forum/email, etc) while getting paid.
When I get a PING from Leonard in Wheeling and I'm 12-15 minutes away, I know that he's been "passed over" by closer drivers. I tell him that this happens because Lyft/Uber drivers probably don't like waiting while he runs errands. That's just a guess on my part. I don't know why, really.
When I get a PING from Leonard in Wheeling and I'm 12-15 minutes away, I know that he's been "passed over" by closer drivers. I tell him that this happens because Lyft/Uber drivers probably don't like waiting while he runs errands. That's just a guess on my part. I don't know why, really.
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So by that logic, no company can ever terminate a service contract for poor performance. They can choose who to contract with, that has nothing to do with employment status.
I haven't. Not fair to the pax. I'll take out my Uber agression on Uber and pool, but not the pax. Though something as crazy as Milwaukee I might consider it.
Heard about these Milwaukee trips a lot. Always wondered what the fare would be. However, yes, whenever you have to deadhead back from anywhere it makes the whole trip wash out. Sucks. I'm sorry.
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Right or wrong is kind of subjective within the bounds of the rules, I'd say. We're contractors, we choose where we want to go and when we want to drive. I'm more likely to do an airport run than I am to refuse one. They're usually a nice chunk of change. Maybe the thing to do is text or call when you receive a ping and ask where they're headed, that way you won't waste their time or yours if you don't like the answer.
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Not taking a service dog is a cometely different issue. Businesses have to abide by those rules also. FYI many food delivery places don't go to certain areas because drivers have been robbed there. Often those ARE minority areas but it's ok so long as that's not the deciding factor. I have delivered pizza since 1998 so I know what I'm talking about.
Where did I say ANYTHING about refusing to go to a minority area? There are places I won't pickup, but it's because of crime, not color.
My point was that if it's a long trip you don't want, time on the road or being tired are excuses that are going to be seen as legitimate. It could be argued that TAKING the trip would be wrong if you don't feel you have the energy to come te it.
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If I'm not an independent contractor, where's my benefits?
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What will all the drinkers do when the autonomous cars can't understand they want TacoBell and they wind up at the shell station?
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I would accept long rides with conditions, every 5 miles over 10 miles its extra $10 cash or card, for example going on a 50 miles ride it would leave me with about ~40$, gas for 100 miles on my car is around $10, not counting wear and tear and other expenses, im left with roughly $30 for about 2 and a half hours of driving. If you charge a long trip fee it would look like this $30+$80=$110. Remember you are an independent contractor you can set your own rules too 
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Go for it!I would accept long rides with conditions, every 5 miles over 10 miles its extra $10 cash or card, for example going on a 50 miles ride it would leave me with about ~40$, gas for 100 miles on my car is around $10, not counting wear and tear and other expenses, im left with roughly $30 for about 2 and a half hours of driving. If you charge a long trip fee it would look like this $30+$80=$110. Remember you are an independent contractor you can set your own rules too
(Violating Uber terms, this driver won't have a business relationship with Uber long much longer....and will have those long rides adjusted to $0, lol.)
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Never ceases to amaze me the folks who haven't read their agreement with Uber and understand the business arrangement they have agreed to.
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Yeah, I wonder how many former cabbies use "Uber payment system is down, I can only accept cash" scam.
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Fine print is for lawyers. . . .
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Common sense isn't common. . . .
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I once had a rider who was originally from the UK. When I started the trip I noticed that the destination was in Scotland and the GPS told me there was no driveable route and that it was over 1,000 miles. She said "I guess I need to change my destination since you actually can't drive there." We had a nice laugh.
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I've actually gotten about $10 to $15 a week in tips in ubering in city of Chicago.
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Some do. Lots do not. I was working in Crystal Lake yesterday, and a couple pinged me from the train station. Metra was having mechanical problems, and they didn't want to wait. So I took them all the way to 625 W Jackson. it was over $50. No tip. These were two professionals, no kids and enough cash to buy their pretentious little loft condo, but can't toss a bone over the seat for a safe ride home.
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I also remember a 5% Uber fee when they started, and i remember $1.70 a mile, which was also an agreement signed with UBER...just sayin'
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Sadly, the same agreement said they could change the terms anytime they wanted.
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I'll explain I had a cheap ass rider the other day that wanted to take a pool ride to O'Hare international I simply told her I'm not going to drop you off and you should cancel because what happens before is someone did that and she missed her flight because the dumb rider chose pool and guess what she said at the end I'm giving you a one star because I made her miss her flight. So that's my reason
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