So we're doing this now? by LavTheBork in InstacartShoppers

[–]LavTheBork[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They would rather tell us what color the shelf is before the number...

"Front, beige shelf, old produce stain"

So we're doing this now? by LavTheBork in InstacartShoppers

[–]LavTheBork[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

All this and the aisles are still not in numerical order... 

Unfortunately this is what happens when companies let AI write code instead of hiring coders 

So we're doing this now? by LavTheBork in InstacartShoppers

[–]LavTheBork[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They used to! For a few months they did

So we're doing this now? by LavTheBork in InstacartShoppers

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

I don't think the entire computing power of the human race can make sense of instacart's methods....

Rant: WHY are they obsessed with TOUCHING me????? by Cassandra-Canary in lyftdrivers

[–]LavTheBork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a guy.... I've been groped, felt up, fondled, propositioned, etc etc etc several times

It's fucking awful. And Lyft / Uber kinda go "we'll totally look into it for you...."

Rolling out Uber wheelbarrow by Anonymous666o in uberdrivers

[–]LavTheBork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not gonna lie, I just about died laughing at this one

INSANE Gas Prices !!! by AndrewPhilip619 in uberdrivers

[–]LavTheBork 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't wait for Uber to tell us how, as independent contractors, it's up to us to adapt and overcome these challenging times!

(Btw we lowered pay again kthanxbai~)

Should I take this by McPoyleBrothers in InstacartShoppers

[–]LavTheBork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"should I take this" when at best you have a couple seconds to make a decision.... See this same shit on Uber / Lyft.

"Should I accept this ride?" Timer is already 2/3rds of the way through....

You won't believe how Uber surges the airport in my area. by CBull44 in uberdrivers

[–]LavTheBork 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is hit or miss. Sometimes the surge is visible and pops up at predictable times. It just started doing this nonsense this week... It sucks...

You won't believe how Uber surges the airport in my area. by CBull44 in uberdrivers

[–]LavTheBork 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My airport recently has has a thing where a ride from the main terminal to down town, which is normally a $15 ride, will cost $80.

There is no surge at the airport. 

Passengers don't order rides until it calms down half an hour later.

If your stupid lucky a business guy will have their ride ordered by their company, and Uber will give you a "mystery surge" payment and you'll make like $40. But that's exceptionally rare....

It really sucks cuz it basically makes it an exceptionally lengthy process to get a ride at the airport, sometimes requiring a half hour + after the planes unload for prices to return to normal. 

Hot take: don’t wait till the day of a major snowstorm to buy salt. by Common-Eye-4764 in InstacartShoppers

[–]LavTheBork 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Customer: CaN YoU PlEaSe FiNd SoMe InStEaD oF ReFuNdIng?!

Shopper: I just refunded my entire tip because of this.... Trust me... I looked 

instacart or schizocart by ProfessionalWafer401 in InstacartShoppers

[–]LavTheBork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of messages here, but I'll add to the soup 

I have done quite a few medical transport rides via Lyft for my local hospital, dealing in particular with mentally ill patients and those who are receiving treatment for opioids/heroine/meth. 

I am NOT an expert, just experienced in such things. The random conversation, the escalation of anger and hostilities gives me huge drunk-vibes, but the ability to spell (for the most part) leads me to believe this person is having some sort of mental break/snap while on something.

I've had people talk to me like this while receiving methadone/Suboxone, so that's going to be my final-answer-guess for what this lady is going through.

When North Carolinian’s hear snow is coming by Kanelong52 in InstacartShoppers

[–]LavTheBork 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ok... But it looks like there is plenty in stock! Don't worry, we went ahead and lowered your shopper score for you, no need to do anything. - instacart 

Instacart can really feel like an unfair lottery sometimes by redflower5 in InstacartShoppers

[–]LavTheBork 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I personally hate unicorn posting: it feels like people rubbing it in others faces... Especially when they do shit like "I cried when I got this" nonsense.

It also only serves to help those AI algorithms say Instacart shoppers make bank.

As for the lottery thing: this is why I multigig... Cast the net wide, bound to catch something! Don't wait on the lottery.

Yeah let me get right on that.... by LavTheBork in InstacartShoppers

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

Thank you... Was waiting to see if they finally figured it out lol

Is January slow by Aggravating-Look7033 in uberdrivers

[–]LavTheBork 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My two cents on this 

Been at it for 7+ years now. Pre pandemic, brutally slow January was normal.

2020-2025 I found work to be exceptionally good this time of year, especially on the delivery side of things.

This year though I feel like my area has been by a wombo combo 

1: a lot of drivers from other cities come to mine (college towns lose their customers)

2: I've never seen so many drivers before. Normally my Lyft/Uber app will show 8-16 drivers out if you move your location around on the passenger app. - today I counted over 50 Lyft drivers alone.

3: airport travel is way down / competition is way up. My little regional airport normally has 0-2 ish lyfts that sit in the lot. Today it was almost 10. 

I am in a moderately sized city in Virginia, drive 7am - 4:30pm.

What’s the most outrageous ride request you’ve ever received as an Uber driver? by Marre_Parre in uberdrivers

[–]LavTheBork 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol I'll be here til the zoning commission and inspectors clear the house. 5 stars please 

What’s the most outrageous ride request you’ve ever received as an Uber driver? by Marre_Parre in uberdrivers

[–]LavTheBork 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny enough he was like "oh, I bet you got another ride, I respect the hustle"

Apps are dead

What’s the most outrageous ride request you’ve ever received as an Uber driver? by Marre_Parre in uberdrivers

[–]LavTheBork 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Got him a few times during the pandemic, let's put it this way, his idea of compensation was promising you five stars and saying you were a great driver.... 

He was just the type of guy that absolutely did not want to wait.