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Nah, I'm not doing all that. It's not my job to make sure ''the boys'' smell good before they go get drunk. My car isn't a 7-11 and I'm not providing chips and snacks during rides. It's a trip to the bar. We're not Delta Airlines. I provide safe, courteous rides in a brand-new car, some phone chargers and pleasant conversation.
Right, shocked drivers still doing this like why? You can be a decent human being, get in a conversation they like and get more tips without dealing with the extra stress of needing to have, get, and maintain all those things. Actually this is probably so 2019, I don't really hear riders say drivers do this anymore when in '19 I had to hear it all the time to the point where I finally gave in and did it, and guess what? Nothing extra but added work. Not worth it IMO.
This company is making too much money out of my car, my phone, my internet and they pay me a little just for giving me a bridge between me and the client. This is pure exploitation.
they do need to charge a little more and give the drivers a significantly larger cut in order for it to be worth it. I would never do this gig full time
Clean car, courtesy, light easy music, sense of humor. Don't talk if they choose silence or need to be on their phone during the ride. It's really mostly common sense. Usually, 9 out of 10 riders seem to enjoy casual conversation, is my observation.
Preferred pricing is the best way to go. Apps can not prevent us from doing this as “an independent contractor.” I had a full 40hr week schedule with preferred rides until I moved out of state. Now I’m in the process of making business cards for my preferred choices of customers I would like to offer that service to. I’m in business to make money… not make these apps rule my life!!
Write-offs: My tax lady informed me that I can either take the mileage write-off OR itemize my deductions. My mileage write-off is always much, MUCH better than trying to itemize. Puke bags are for my peace of mind. It's helpful that my pax appreciate them but I have them and tell people to use them in order to stay on the road, plain and simple. As was said elsewhere, I'm not a 7-11 and having candy/drinks/mints/gum available inevitably leads to a mess regardless of whether or not I have proper waste disposal and a positive for the first riders becomes a negative for the following ones. As for cologne? No WAY. It's too easy to choke people out with anything scented whether it be pleasant or somebody smelling like the bottom of an ashtray. Long Distance Rides: Depends on your market. I live in Southern California. Going from Orange County to LAX is "long distance" but can take me from one hot area (think Disneyland) to another (West Side beach communities/Santa Monica). Get Upside: I have yet to see the app give enough cash back to equal the already rock bottom prices at Arco stations which don't make use of it. Preferred Pricing: Also known as doing gypsy cab driving. I prefer not to have that liability. The potential cost FAR outweighs the potential benefit. I just turned down an offer from a couple of my riders to do just this for them and a big group of their friends. I prefer to have a clear conscience and remain legal. Second phone: Because I only drive on the weekend evenings, I prefer using my phone's hot spot to power an 8" Android tablet running Uber and Lyft in split screen while I have Apple Car Play on my head unit. Eventually I'll be installing an Android powered head unit and eliminate the tablet altogether.
I started out with just a little box.of bottled water, mints, life saver candies and wipes..paper and regular towels handy, a sheet and blanket in the truck, you never know just gotten be prepared. I also have a one cord charger that can charge apple, micro-usb and usb-C. Got a great van for it , just keep it reasonable clean, be friendly and have a few small amenities on hand for that extra bit of customer service !
I agree with some of these commenters. Some of these are a bit unnecessary, but still some good insight. I just returned to uber after not doing it for a while. One thing I learned is that you should press the “stop new requests” button to prevent the rider from adding an extra stop. I wasn’t aware of this and I ended up having to drive a woman a total of an hour because of the added stop 😓
oh well... that's consistent work and each stop is an added surcharge... so how's that a big deal? I love it when they do that. Unless they can't figure out how to do it themselves and I have to show them. Or if they decide to go somewhere we just passed and ask if I can just stop along the normal route... NEVER do that for them. They aren't your friends, you're there to make money not do favors.
when I was driving, we did not have the option of knowing where we where we were going. We just accepted and hoped for the best. Wow, I may start driving again!. Well, I know I am, just getting my stuff in order. the thing about late night weekends is you get a lot of drunks. I always drove business people with some weekend nights.
Taking rides under the table can lead to being deactivated. Plus you will need commercial car insurance if you do private rides on a regular basis. Your personal insurance will not cover you in an at fault accident if they find out you was being paid by the passenger. Red flags can come out if they know you drive for ride share.
True. But you can share phone numbers for future rides. If they call you, that's their prerogative. Also, ask for a recommended donation. They might not pay. They probably will. I carry a million dollars umbrella coverage. I only drive friends.
Preferred pricing: "I don't believe technically your not suppose to do that" Ya think? If a customer called it in you would be deactivated immediately. If a customer proposed it to me I might listen I would never suggest it.
Why not offer to shine their shoes, a clean shave, and manicure while you're at it. If you really want to make them smell good and be ready. A full selection of colognes and perfumes is definitely in order. Call yourself the Uber spa.
I appreciate the effort you took but everything you suggested I'm already doing or don't want to do. I play my music at a very low level. I'm not bringing snacks it just messes up the car. I used to keep phone chargers but I've had too many stolen. I'm not bringing cologne. I think air freshener is a must. People take food home or some people just stink.
I helped a guy move practically and didn’t get a tip ….my city is sh1t , aint paying more to give a guy free cologne snd still end up with the same 5 bucks I make during the trip
While I do have a 2nd phone, it's inactive. I connect it to the mobile hotspot on my primary phone and then use it to stream music thru my Auto Echo. I've had many riders who think it's pretty cool to have an Alexa device in my car. You can use it to stream from many different services... Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, etc. Just make sure your app stays current. Anyway, it's cheaper than paying for a 2nd line. Just a thought 😎
@@stephenfiore9960 My plan includes 50gb of hotspot usage and I typically use roughly 50 - 60% of it. Some months I use less. So, I really don't even come close to my limit.
i wont do deliveries because im tired of driving 15 minutes plus and waiting at restaurant for the food and the delivery is 5 minutes or less. so i am wasting money to get to the restaurant. second phone is good for putting both apps on
Do you feel like offering someone a water makes them subconsciously want to give back and therefore increase their tip? I know car dealerships do stuff like that so people feel like they are in debt a bit whether it's conscious or not.
I never provide any chips, gums, water or those blah-blah-blah and I have very good ratings. I always make sure to be polite and talk to passenger who want to talk. They love it.
Review the TCJA Bonus Depreciation if you buy a vehicle for Uber. You can deduct the purchase price on your taxes. I did so with my Truck for my finance business and now plan to do so for my Chevy Bolt for UBer. (30k tax deduction with carry-forward) - avoid federal taxes this year and years to come!!
Odoban = keep it smelling FRESH all day. I get tons of complements on how nice my car smells. I use mini spray bottles and squirt a little into the seats throughout the day. It has a light, clean scent, not like commercial car fresheners. PLUS I spray the inside of my shirts (armpit area) so I do not have to worry about me wreaking after a few hours. Yeah - nobody wants to be trapped in a car with a driver doused in cologne or be the next passenger after your last passenger put on cologne. I am not a rep for Ododan. Just been using it to keep my shoes fresh for years. Turns out, it is a good car air freshener. Especially after smokers get in my car and leave their stink behind. I just spary the seats with a little Odo-ban and drive with the windows open for a minute or two.
I do Uber/lyft black since the beginning of these scam companies. Your spot on with everything you mentioned! Don’t forget meals. You can write off lunch dinner etc. . Providing you online for 8 hours or more.
You went from 16 to 20, lol. YES # 20 keep a nice smelling car. I Lysol the car every few rides, and have a decent ( not too strong ) air freshener. I always get compliments on the smell. I also recommend to get car seat covers, Keeps the leather or cloth seats cleaner, longer.
New Uber Driver here. Two questions, How do I end a ride if I drop off a customer just before their destination? Also, good ways to ensure the customer input the correct destination?
End a ride: Just hit that Complete button anytime anywhere. It can be at the destination...before the destination...or, anywhere else not at the destination. Correct destination: Start the trip and ask the customer to verify the destination.
Where in the hell do you get discounted gas for paying cash? Out of all the places I’ve been in the us, can’t say I’ve ever seen one of those gas stations
It's called multi-apping you turn them both on and then if you get an Uber ride you shut lift down or vice versa be sure to turn it back on after your rides complete and it's a big phone game but kind of worth it sometimes.
What Secret…? Don’t Be A Liar ..what Tips .. $20..Dolllars…U R Service Guy…Service.!!! And I Agree With You .. Never Take Long Trips.. With Uber …NEVER..!!!!
I have never worked as a cab/Uber driver before, but I had a client who happens to be an old taxi driver and I've been in his car on a several occasions. The issue is, he stinks so badly that I just could not breath without my window down and wondering how he could own many million dollar houses smelling like that while working. We live in a cooler climate and only have a handful of hot days through out the year. I guess some people get used to their own smell that even they can't tell.
Want to ask you about the meals? Would it be still attacked right off if I go shopping for groceries? Make sandwiches or small meals to myself to take with me when i'm on the road driving for uber ?
Nah, non of that extra ish is worth it at all, I'm an og Uber driver been driving for uber since 2011, we are here to provide a ride to a destination it's not a mobile Seven 11, CVS, or bodega, non of that extra mile ish os necessary, all you need is a clean vehicle, good music, good & fun convos, & to be a good & smooth driver & drive safe, also smell good, nothing else is needed, stop the cap lol! I've driven in California & in New England, over 10,000+ rides in New England & another 10,000+ in California.
Uber / Lyft pay their main drivers like we not worse a penny What make sense doing extra for tips. My options all about tipping costomer will tips even we just need basic of life
Cologne?NO. Just because you like your cologne doesn't mean other people are gonna like it. Cologne went out in the 80's. Do not wear cologne. You are not going out a date you're driving an Uber. Disgusting.
Lmao these are not secrets. Kind of click-bait. I’ve done Uber for many years and at the end of the day, some of these are common sense and most of them are a waste of time and useless. I’m literally gonna make my own channel because of videos like these that mis inform people. We need more upfront and no bull shit information.
I must be a odd🐦 - I'm here to get my customer from point A to point B safely and swiftly within the confines of the law. I'm not here to entertain, feed or psychanalize my riders. And I would never hand my phone over to a passenger for any reason. I also would never do "preferred pricing" one its against Ubers terms of service and I'm a gig driver because I want no schedule to adhere to. So for me this video is pretty much null and void. ✌️
Sorry guys...with the way Uber has been enslaving drivers, it's hideous that drivers now need to capitalize on ways to increase tips as part of the base fares. With all these creative extra mile stuff (Tylenol...oh gosh !), it's for Uber lux or Uber black or whatever but not Uber X...Hell no.
And how can you tell if they're actually giving you your tips 20 rides one tip 10 rides one tip I get it all the time I don't get it I don't understand how I can combat it
You are miss informed. Lyft pays more on long distance runs! Who do you really get paid by? $100 to Logan on Uber, $140 on Lyft. I think you should learn to count. I think I unsubscride from you!
I been working for Uber for some months, but Uber for me is not to make a lot of money, is to make a little extra money to attack this inflation we are going thru..if you want to make a lot of either educate your self or became a politician there is were money is !!! L
All apps pay different rates and base pays depending on your region and City although, I have to say I drive for both and I know that Lyft pays less to the driver. it also charges less for the rider . In my area... And then again you might get twice as many lift rides as Uber depending on who's hopping in YOUR City there's no way to judge. And certainly no reason to be rude . aren't we all on the same page here? Well some of us anyway 🤗.
@@porfiriolujan6745 or, with or without more education (which ends up costing so much), become the next RU-vid or TikTok sensation lol I seriously understand where you're coming from though, for just a bit of extra money. Won't be long til we need to drive 40 hours to afford a dozen eggs & a head of lettuce!
