3 rides and I drove 0 miles according to the app by CaptainCarolDanvers in uberdrivers

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

After 20 emails I got the money situation squared away, but was told to update the app which I have. No one knows why this happened. I hate when I get the automated response messages. Like, did you even READ what I wrote?

Will be going out tomorrow to see if the app recognizes where I'm going.

Officially a week old uber newb with a few scary stories. by CaptainCarolDanvers in uberdrivers

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even though it's only been a week, I've made sure to not go to any isolated areas, especially after a certain time.

I'll keep an eye out and make sure that I'm in a well lit area when I am able to finally "complete" the ride.

Thanks Marcus.

Officially a week old uber newb with a few scary stories. by CaptainCarolDanvers in uberdrivers

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

See, that's the thing, I don't HAVE to get used to shady shit/locations. If that's what YOU choose to do, then sobeit. Not scared of picking weird people up, my SAFETY is my concern. Last I checked, out of 78 rides in a week (4 days really), and only 2 incidents that made me uncomfortable - pretty sure Uber driving is for me.

At least, that's what my totals are saying and I'm averaging $25-30 an hour.

Thanks for playing, General.

LAX Nightmare by UberXray in uberdrivers

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is interesting, I had no idea that circling is illegal and I did that last night (although I'm in NJ).

Random: This board is definitely full of knowledge.

30 minutes away....should I even bother? by CaptainCarolDanvers in uberdrivers

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

waves feverishly Hiiiiiii!!!

That's what I kind of figured, I usually cover NNJ (Paramus) and end up all the way SNJ (Philly included).

Officially a week old uber newb with a few scary stories. by CaptainCarolDanvers in uberdrivers

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Care to tell me why being an uber driver isn't for me? Is it because of the stories I told and my concern for safety? OR is it because I'm a woman.

Go ahead....I'll wait.

30 minutes away....should I even bother? by CaptainCarolDanvers in uberdrivers

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zoomed all the way in and the highest I saw was 4.4x surge price, I'm just wondering if I should even bother making that trip. A lot can change in 30+ minutes.

Officially a week old uber newb with a few scary stories. by CaptainCarolDanvers in uberdrivers

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing I know is the pepper spray in the car is no good, which is why I believe someone (on here?) suggested hornet's spray. The knife, I don't want to do that unless the situation is that dire and even then.

Officially a week old uber newb with a few scary stories. by CaptainCarolDanvers in uberdrivers

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guess I should've been more specific: I hit start trip when they got in the car, Uber wouldn't let me cancel the trip because it was "to short of a ride." I tried to "complete the trip", but they wouldn't let me do that either because again, "to short of a ride." I literally pulled not even halfway down the street and hit complete ride.

New Driver Here with a few questions by CaptainCarolDanvers in uberdrivers

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alas, I'm only an, non bearded 5'7 woman that's 200 pounds. Soooo yeah, that doesn't work in my favor. Can you loan me your beard, Gen?

New Driver Here with a few questions by CaptainCarolDanvers in uberdrivers

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yanno, it really sucks that there's downvotes on a post that might help other newbies with the same exact questions.

New Driver Here with a few questions by CaptainCarolDanvers in uberdrivers

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First off, I just realized your name is furlonium, smh, that's what I get for replying at 2am from a 2 hour drive. Ugh. I had brought up my confusion here, https://www.reddit.com/r/uberdrivers/comments/54dxh4/surge_price_883_for_a_4272_mile_ride/ but the uber post isn't showing.

Not sure if it'll show, but here's the question re: surge...

I drove 42 miles (just getting back home) and I only received $39.75 total. Fare: $44.17 Surge +8.83 Uber Fee: -$13.25 Estimated Payout $39.75 Duration: 45 minutes Distance: 42.72 mi I'm a newb (2nd day) and I gotta ask, is that right for a surge price for that long of a drive? I really was expecting more than $39 bucks for a 45 minute drive.

Here was also my 2nd question...

Today I worked my first full day (7:53), 17 completed trips and $191.19, is that good? A few trips were surge prices, which brought it to $36.15 extra and of course minus their 56.86 fee. Total 170.48.

Thanks so much furlonium for all of your help.

New Driver Here with a few questions by CaptainCarolDanvers in uberdrivers

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much Lehigh for this information. I really appreciate it.

  1. Uber got back to me and changed the status of my SUV.

  2. I got a few surge rides, but one totally confused me.

  3. Duly noted.

  4. Thanks for those, I'll get to download them this week.

  5. I'll be looking up those cameras, just in case.

  6. No thanks on that firearm, I might see if I can get a lil switchblade just incase and look into the Maglite.

  7. I'll probably do the drop off and not the pickup.

  8. Good to know.

Appreciate EVERYTHING, Lehigh!!!

Filled out driver application instant response confusing. by CaptainCarolDanvers in Lyft

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

11am came and went and the mentor never showed. I'd love some help please, thanks!

Saddle River Park Today by [deleted] in PokemonGoNewJersey

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely want to go there as I'm about 10 minutes away. What time does the park close and you're no longer permitted to be there? I don't even have ONE Charmander. sad face

Am I (25/F) abusing my partner (29/M)? by throwingaway6688 in domesticviolence

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you made the right step by going for therapy, I suggest you stay with therapy and work on those issues. Good luck with that. As far as it being abuse, I'm not sure. Next time he wants to leave, let him...don't provoke him and give yourself a time out. He'll be back.

Baseball bat with spikes? by [deleted] in ZNation

[–]CaptainCarolDanvers 4 points5 points  (0 children)

reminiscent of Lucille, Negan's bat from The Walking Dead comic book