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I recently quit because there were just too many risks involved driving Uber in Miami. I financed a 2013 Nissan Altima a year ago once I graduated college and I don't want to risk losing it in case I get into an accident. As many of us already know, Uber's current insurance is shit and I'll be in a world of trouble if I get caught or worse, be found at fault in an accident. Plus, the rates are 0.95c/mile + 0.16/minute during dry season. The tourists are leaving and the residents are mostly using Uber for short $4 rides and it's a miracle if they decide to tip you. I can barely clear $50 a day after Uber cuts. It's just not worth all the hassle anymore.

"It's a miracle if they deceide to tip you". Ha, ha...Yep, you got that right. Though some seem to think the tip is included! You know part of my problem is I'm getting tired of all morons who can't understand how to use the app and ask me where I am!! Geez, is the public that dumbed down? Yes, yes, it's true, and sometimes I just want to scream. I never get to it, though, because I'm too often blown away by how little I"m making, even on long fares. And then I get low ratings when I make no mistakes en route, have a clean car, and am always personable (which is why I like to drive--or at least used to). I'm ready to make plans to exit, having worked Uber since Dec. I drove a taxi for a long time, but I don't really want to be associated with it anymore. I drive in Miami, too.

 

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An easier, and much quicker way of finding out if Uber is right for you: Go to the nearest large body of water and drive your car in. After that, throw your wallet containing all your money in too (that's the 'good money after bad' you've heard so much about). If it just feels right, you're Uber material.

Surely it's better in Petticoat Junction? Have things there got that bad, too? The shame of it all is that it's a much needed improvement for the public over the taxi mafia, BUT I suspect driver quality will be going down faster, because I already got some complaints. Uber really is a fool to destroy what people really love. Combine that with the insane rating system where any fool, low-life, moron, or spoiled brat can jeopardize your livelyhood with an irresponsible rating and, well, I'm finally ready to call it quits and UNstress.

 

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Uber is coming to my area and I have been seriously considering giving it a try.
If you quit driving for Uber what were your reasons for quitting?
Are you still looking for a reliable way to provide for yourself a flexible schedule and potentially well paying income?

Started in Dec. and planning to quit soon. Reason? Too low rates (60%) below a taxi and passengers being irresponsible with the ratings, which I have to stress and worry about losing my job over. The service I, and others I know, provide is far superior to the taxi industry, yet people are too stupid to appreciate it. Give it a shot, but don't finance a car just for Uber, it's too unstable a situation.

 

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No more taxi mafia

Are you throwing the towel ??

The fun just started

It's a shame, too, because I like the work (30 years driving) and Uber needs guys like me who know what their doing. I have customers starting to complain about drivers not knowledgable and I see some who dress more like taxi drivers then professionals. But I doubt if I'll go back to taxis, they make me feel "dirty".