The Uberpeople.net Week in Review

By The People, For the People
For week ending April 5, 2015




Uber Driver Abused by Police in NYC Today
http://uberpeople.net/threads/uber-driver-abused-by-police-in-nyc-today.16820/
If you haven't already watched this video or at least seen the news stories regarding it then you've been hiding under a rock.

Inappropriate Public Display of Affection
http://uberpeople.net/threads/inappropriate-public-display-of-affection.16764/
This was hotly debated as to whether it was a PDA issue or a intolerance issue. The debate rages on.

Another Driver Thrown Under the Bus by Uber...
http://uberpeople.net/threads/another-driver-thrown-under-the-bus-by-uber.16759/
A newbie made the mistake of starting a trip without the pax in the car; doubt he'll make the same mistake again.




chi1cabby Clarifies the facts about Uber's deactivation of drivers.
http://uberpeople.net/threads/stop-...activation-at-4-6-or-lower.16699/#post-228657

Casandria Clears up any misconceptions about what drives Uber.
http://uberpeople.net/threads/quitting-by-default.16906/#post-231721

Sydney Uber Explains how to make a profit driving for Uber.
http://uberpeople.net/threads/start...r-personal-dos-and-do-nots.16716/#post-228898




http://uberpeople.net/threads/extra-stop.16973/
Pit Stops - Luis_NJ1214 wants to know if pax often request extra stops along the way and the answers are a resounding yes. From the quick 5 minute run to the more arduous 30 minute shopping spree, pax are always wanting drivers to wait. Do so at your own discretion.

http://uberpeople.net/threads/is-it-possible-to-make-500-1000-a-week-driving-for-uber-x.16828/
Making Bank – phoenxix1344 asks if it is truly possible to make $500-$1000 on UberX. Drivers agree that this is a YMMV question and depends greatly on your area, your car and how many hours you're willing to drive. Do the math for your particular situation and then test the waters for a few weeks before fully committing.

http://uberpeople.net/threads/need-...-i-do-ridesharing-how-do-i-handle-this.17106/
To Lie or Not to Lie - plainfielder is due for an insurance renewal and was asked if he does ride-sharing; should he fess up or play dumb? To ensure you're covered from top to bottom, get a hybrid policy which are becoming more readily available as the industry grows and evolves. Never lie to your insurance company; it's the best way to nullify your coverage.

http://uberpeople.net/threads/furthest-youll-go-to-pick-up-a-passenger.16923/
How Far Will You Go? - Hobb wants to know how far is too far when picking up a pax. Drivers agree that 5-10 minutes is the max, but did note some exceptions like surge fares or higher paying platforms other than X. However, every market is different so take that into account when you set your limit.

http://uberpeople.net/threads/new-driver-in-boston-can-i-bring-a-friend.16770/
Uder Pairings - Elisha Sidoti asks if she can bring a friend on her Uber adventures. The only reserved seat in your car is yours. All the others (be it X or XL) are open for pax and need to stay that way. If you show up to a group of 4 pax with only 3 seats, you've wasted your time, their time and risk deactivation if the Uber gods find out. If you can't handle ubering solo, then uber off.




Best Driver Award
Nik – Went above and beyond for a disabled pax and endured the apathy of his family.
http://uberpeople.net/threads/what-would-you-do-in-this-case.16966/#post-232497


Worst Driver Award
UBERxGc – Got into a text fight with his pax and broke the cardinal rule; never put it in writing.
http://uberpeople.net/threads/exchanged-texts-with-a-stupid-pax.17104/


Best Troll Award
jizzwagon – Managed to troll on numerous threads; he was trolling to the left and trolling to the right.
http://uberpeople.net/threads/parallels.16970/#post-232654


Best Pax Award
Louis Thornton – Had is kindness returned to him in spades by a grateful pax with a tragic history.
http://uberpeople.net/threads/this-has-to-be-a-first-or-at-least-rare.17237/


Worst Pax Award
Mad Pax – Had a Lyft pax who offered to pay him in weed and wanted to stink up his car by smoking it right there. He did the right thing by ending the trip and asking them to exit stage right.
http://uberpeople.net/threads/lyft-...demands-to-smoke-in-my-car-gtfo-biatch.17151/


Newbie Driver Award
SpectroMan - Came on board with genuine questions and politely thanked those who gave him advice.
http://uberpeople.net/threads/questions-from-a-very-ignorant-newbie.17005/


Laugh In
Tx rides - Pokes fun at drunk pax.
http://uberpeople.net/threads/drunk-humor.16840/


Sanjay Seth – An awesome pax whose quick thinking has shed light on a common problem. He went above and beyond to video the abuse of his Uber driver in NYC and posted it online so that justice could be served.



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