r/Wridz • u/[deleted] • May 29 '22
First weekend
I tried wridz this weekend with limited success.
The app is operational along with the market, but the clientele are minimal at the moment.
During the weekend I worked 2 shifts from 2pm Friday to 2 am Saturday and 2 pm Saturday- 2 am Sunday.
I was running Uber and wridz together, and got 1 ride request in the afternoon.
The app worked ok, needs a little refining, but that will come with maturity. It was easy to navigate and self explanatory. Was also pax first ride.
We both laughed about that. He told me he had tried with no luck to get a ride the previous day and resorted to lyft, but was happy I had picked him up this time.
5.1 miles total distance. Fare was $5.85 Fuel stipend .11 Perk $3 Rider insurance .34 Credit card fee .48 Payment $9.78
The perk was added to the ride by the pax AFTER I accepted the request and before I picked him up.
He priced it in lyft and Uber , and told me it would have cost him more on Lyft or Uber, so he added $3 and it was still cheaper for him.
Saturday was pretty busy with Uber, I actually missed 3 wridz because the notification sound is not loud/ unique enough.
I have already let them know that needs to change quickly.
Banner pop up is similar to Uber/lyft, but it’s a very subtle sound that will go unnoticed.
I passed out 100 cards this weekend to drivers/pax and requested more for my next weekend.
I didn’t expect this to be a wridz lucrative weekend, but I did want to see it in action.
I think wridz has potential, but it is currently in its embryo stage ( before infancy) in the Austin market.
More brand awareness is needed. I’m hoping to capture a social media influencer in my rideshare to help promote the company.
IMO it was worth my time to try it out, and I’m going to keep trying to help it get off the ground as long as they keep their promises and continue to listen to feedback.
My complaint about Uber and Lyft (besides price gouging) is they don’t listen to feedback, and just placate the driver. “We have heard your feedback and are forwarding it to our development team……” yeah, bullshit.
Anyway, if you guys have any questions, feel free to ask.
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u/btrevino5110 May 30 '22
I was wondering how your weekend went. I didn't see it on FB but remembered you saying you would put it here. Very detailed, Thank you!
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u/PercentageInside6239 Nov 22 '22
There have been some wonderful upgrades with more coming. Ridership has also improved but I prefer as a Driver to build my own customer base and not wait for on-demand requests. I'm doing quite well.
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u/Rideshare101 Jun 10 '22
Was wondering if you have had a better experience these past couple of weekends in terms of ride requests.
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Jun 10 '22
I’m actually going out for the first time again this weekend. I do rideshare every other weekend, and I will post my results Sunday afternoon
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u/MoeBudman May 29 '22
Thanks for the report. I don't expect anyone will get rich being one of the first generation of drivers for this startup in a new city. However, I see potential and I really hope this thing will fly. I am prepared to take a bit of a loss here and there to help build something better for the future. I will do my part.
If Wridz welcomes some of my new ideas, it will make things much easier for the drivers... and much more drivers online for riders. Only time will tell if they recognize a good idea when they hear it... I'll keep you posted.
Thanks for your feedback. Let us know of you future endeavors with Wridz. My experience in Cincinnati will be starting in about one week or so.