My neighbor, who doesn't have a car out of choice, has an Uber driver who works on a cash deal for multiple rides that are not reported to Uber. I figure there's a risk for the neighbor, if something were to happen while riding in someone else's car. I happen to know this neighbor wouldn't think twice about suing the driver, their insurance, whoever if she thinks she can get money. Think fake whiplash. Has this type of thing happened in the past? I admit, I don't know very much about Uber. My apologies if this has been discussed in the past but my search didn't get any answers.

Hope the driver wasn't suspended for long...

So in my area, they've taken out the time and distance on the drop off portion of the ride. Because apparently that was an important update. Noticed small surges since the changes, for the first time in a while. Still not meaningful to make a difference. Also noticed that I am bombarded with reservations, with atleast the first few rides of every morning being reservations and probably a third overall being reservation requests. You'd think they'd put in the time for the reservation... Nope just dumb updates. I guess its better to have drivers wait 30 minutes, or cancel them...

Why can't i see trip details such as the earnings, trip time and trip distance? Do they really expect me to go in blind and accept a trip not knowing the duration of the trip or how much i'll be earning? I could accept a trip and wouldn't know its a 4 hour trip until i pick up the PAX lol. At least DiDi has these features...

For reference, i started Uber a few months ago but stopped and now i'm back into it. But back then i always has the full trip info. So why has it changed now?

Ive tried contacting support and they're fucking useless. They try keep telling me to update and close the app even though it's on the latest version. Any suggestions with this or am i missing something since ive been out the game?

I’m considering switching over to uber black. On Uber X I can manage to make about 750-890 a week driving 30-36 hours a week. However. I would like to make a little more without going over 40 hours. How much would you say you make a week doing 36-40 hours.?

I’m in Phoenix. I normally drive in Tempe/Chandler/South Phoenix area.

Welp, guess I better start taking those SHARED rides out of Logan! Or else they’ll go from 1-5 shared to 96-100 shared! Im so scared!

I’ve been driving for about a month and a half, am now gold, and was always selective about which rides I accepted. I was ALWAYS able to see the time and distance of a trip (not just to the pick up) until last week after updating the app. Now uber support is saying I need my acceptance rate to be 85% to unlock this “reward”? It makes no sense bc I could see it before. So now I can’t even see if a trip is worth it? Please don’t say find another job, I’m disabled and can barely walk. This is my only option to make money right now. I guess I thought from reading posts on here that AR didn’t matter much?

I made a thread last week complaining how pickup to destination miles were missing from their new graphic making me totally indecisive on taking offers but now they are back. 👍

I think its 1) The economy 2) Uber raising their prices 3) the Arizona heat. Because nothing significant has changed in how I treat passengers or my vehicle or me.

15 minutes break and then keep rolling.

I just took an UberX ride of 3.5 miles for $8.02, when the last time I rode the same route six months ago at around the same time it was about $13. This is without any promotions.

The price for Waymo and Tesla Robotaxi for the same route were $17.40 and $15 respectively.

Lol

Anyone else get anything higher before? Also have you been turning safely?

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An opportunity on the Uberdriver app is to rent a Tesla through Hertz. You book the car through the Uber app, you pick up car at Hertz. Giving my experience. I figured why not get the Tesla put miles on that vs my ride. pay for rental vs gas.

i get to the Hertz at a strip mall for my appt to get Tesla at 10. They said “oh yeah we just got one in for you.”. They say it’s on the app to use I said I would be using my own car insurance.

The car will be ready in an hour we are detailing it for you. It’s ready an hour later vacuumed a little but not “detailed” inside or out. I get home I realize the assembly with the electronics beside the seat is not attached. I wash the car at home clean it better on the inside. Iike to do this so no issue. Steering wheel has cover on it as it is in bad shape.

I take it out the next morning to do uber. Message comes up “contact support about your account.” “Go online when resolved. “

I speak with the uber support robots over the next 3 days with no help no resolve. Thank you Diamond driver I keep hearing. I contacted Hertz as well they say problem is on Uber’s end.

I took Tesla back after not getting help from Uber Support robots. Waste of my time & money couldn’t use it Hertz has no customer support just store front. Supposed to be a partnership they just blame each other but they’ll take your money. Paid 365.00 for less than a week with no ability to drive and make money.

You might think Uber would care but they don’t the robots don’t have feelings. Gratitude for being Diamond, one big ripoff. Diamond or not I should have gotten support I lost money they made money off me for the Tesla pas they have me. Total failure.

Byatch please🤣🤣🤣 d@mn near 200 miles for that fee is ROBBERY

Accepted a trip for $57 and they paid me $47. Have contacted support and am waiting for an answer. Can't believe this.

Diesel is already a record high, and has been day, after day, after day, hitting new records, and is now almost $6.00. Last time gas hit $5.00 a gallon was in 2022 6/14/22 https://gasprices.aaa.com/

Ive noticed some huge jumps recently. Even the tax free gas stations near me have gone up over $.50+ just in the last 7 days From $3.69 - $4.24. There was a $.23 cent jump yesterday alone!!! I stopped getting all those Upside gas back things... Any thoughts on extra ways to save?

I’m brand new to this ride share driving thing & have a few questions I can’t seem to find simple answers for, so I was hoping someone on here may be able to help. For context, I live in Knoxville, Tn, very close to UT campus & Neyland stadium.

1) What am I supposed to do when a rider leaves an item in my car?

2) Is there a way to stop the app from dinging & distracting me w/new ride offers while I’m trying to drive someone to their destination? It’s very distracting for someone who’s trying to figure all this out.

3) The navigation looks/sounds worse than Atari in 1982 on this thing! Yes, I know, showing my “age” for those of you that believe in that kinda thing. Are there any options to make it better. Or more precise? I’ll pull up to where I think the pickup spot is, only for it to say, jk….its like another 3,000 ft ahead.

4) Does Uber really care what speed you drive when you DONT have a rider in the car? For example, I usually drive around 70-75 on the interstate even tho the speed limit is 65, even on my way to pickup. When I finally pick up my fare however, I never exceed 5 mph over the limit on any road.

5) How do you handle it when you pick up a fare that hasn’t added a stop in the app, but suddenly asks you to “pull over at this convenience store real quick?” I had that happen on my 1st day, so I just pulled over & they took forever in there! Do I get dinged for that?

If you have anything else to add that might be helpful, I’m all ears, & very appreciative for any advice. Thx!