Uber Driver

[A-37]

My son has been a Uber driver in suburban Cleveland for a few weeks and loves it. Makes about $300 a weekend driving Friday and Saturday nights (until about 4:00AM).

Many of his repeat customers are the Greenies who like riding in his Volt.

Uber has been in business since 2009 and is worth about $50B. The future for cab companies might be in jeopardy.

Can't beat the concept; No cash, considerate drivers, and you're picked up in about five minutes. Cost more than a cab but for people on the go, it's worth it.

https://www.uber.com/safety

 

[RJJ 1971]

I looked up uber driver and still don't get it? Who thought of this?

 

[turnerriver]

My 92 year old father just turned in his leased Camaro and is not going to drive anymore. He's learning how to use a smart phone and is using Uber for trips to the bank and grocery store. A couple of mishaps- he had a $57 Luxury SUV ride to the store before figuring out how to stay on UberX. As a volunteer for Mothers Against Drunk Driving I'm all for easy and affordable transportation-Uber is a winner in my book.
Regards,
turnerriver

 

[Arik]

I looked up uber driver and still don't get it? Who thought of this?

Simple idea. An app show the driver who's is going where and the customer what driver and car is available near by. Don't need to call a cab and wait. Prices are set by Uber with higher fare at peak hours or special events or even random busy nights. As a customer you log in, see what driver/car is available near you and ask them to pick you up. Everything is done through the app and no physical money changes hands

Car can be just anything. I believe it has to be 2006 and newer, good mechanical and physical condition. The driver provides his registration to prove what car he has and customers can leave comments. So if the guy lied somehow and you found yourself in a old cargo van that's a construction van by day you can send a complaint to Uber and the driver will be kicked off

 

[Arik]

I thought about doing this but I live too far away from where all the action is

 

[arjay]

My sons MIL is doing this

 

[armadillo]

San Antonio, TX is like some other cities which have banned these "ride sharing" businesses. Not exactly banned, but will not exempt them from taxi cab regulations.

They think everyone should follow the same rules they force on the regulated cab companies (insurance, FBI fingerprint check, fees and taxes) .

 

[birdshooter]

I am a fan of the service Uber provides. I have used it in several cities and have always been pleased. I'm my experience it has always been cheaper than a cab.

 

[mr.jbk79]

My wife and I used it for the first time last spring when we went to DC. It worked great, and we will use it again I'm sure. It also was cheaper then a cab.

 

[Maddog 521]

How does one pay the driver? Do you have to put a credit card number in the app?

 

[Arik]

How does one pay the driver? Do you have to put a credit card number in the app?

Both driver and customer have an Uber account with a credit card and bank account info. You select the customer or driver through the Uber app which is also a map. Uber shows the driver how to go and already knows how much it is for that route. Once completed Uber releases the funds to the driver's account minus their fee

 

[A-37]

Income Tax

Unfortunately, the driver's pay isn't tax-free. Uber sends him and the Feds a 1099.

Of course, any good citizen driver would report his tips as income, too......
wouldn't he?

 

[Fishinfool]

I am curious about liability. What if a client is hurt in an accident? Most personal auto insurance policies will not cover you if you are using your vehicle for commercial purposes. What if a client injures you, or damages your car? Seems like it could be risky if something unexpected happens, or you get the wrong person in your car...

Larry

 

[Arik]

I am curious about liability. What if a client is hurt in an accident? Most personal auto insurance policies will not cover you if you are using your vehicle for commercial purposes. What if a client injures you, or damages your car? Seems like it could be risky if something unexpected happens, or you get the wrong person in your car...

Larry

Uber provides vehicle insurance. As far as personal injury that's no different than a cab driver. It's a risk. It's not that easy to just get the wrong person in your car. The Uber map provides you with the customer's location on the map and a phone number. Most customers will call or txt you saying I'm in front of XYZ wearing such and such clothing.

If someone seems suspicious or visibility drunk you can decline, also you can decline any requests for transport because you see where they are and where they want to go.

 

[rwsmith]

There are some cabs in my area....

I live outside the main city and there are a few small cab companies. The problems is that you call them and they tell you somebody will be there within the hour and they never show up. I think Uber is a wild card, you don't know about the driver nor do they know you, but if you are stranded with no other transportation, it may be a good option.

 

[Arik]

I live outside the main city and there are a few small cab companies. The problems is that you call them and they tell you somebody will be there within the hour and they never show up. I think Uber is a wild card, you don't know about the driver nor do they know you, but if you are stranded with no other transportation, it may be a good option.

Same goes for cabs. You don't know the driver and he doesn't know you. Uber drivers go through a background check and vehicle check before being hired

 

[Erich]

https://www.uber.com/legal/firearms-prohibition-policy

Uber Firearms Prohibition Policy


We seek to ensure that everyone using the Uber digital platform—both driver-partners and riders—feels safe and comfortable using the service. During a ride arranged through the Uber platform, Uber and its affiliates therefore prohibit possessing firearms of any kind in a vehicle. Any rider or driver found to have violated this prohibition may lose access to the Uber platform.

 

[the ringo kid]

San Antonio, TX is like some other cities which have banned these "ride sharing" businesses. Not exactly banned, but will not exempt them from taxi cab regulations.

They think everyone should follow the same rules they force on the regulated cab companies (insurance, FBI fingerprint check, fees and taxes) .

Same thing here in Corpus. I THINK here, they are recognized because their cars have eyelashes??? on them or whatever they are called?

 

[SW MP15]

I think it's a GREAT idea. And if it does away with nasty, smelly cabs and their smeller drivers, so be it!

We have Freinds that their kids are driving for them and they love it also. They are clean cut kids (all about 25-30 years old) and work part time and they say the money's good.

The future is here.

 

[Erich]

Same thing here in Corpus. I THINK here, they are recognized because their cars have eyelashes??? on them or whatever they are called?

That's Lyft.

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