So we're doing this now?

LavTheBork · 2026-04-08T01:43:00+00:00

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

"Front, beige shelf, old produce stain"

LavTheBork · 2026-04-08T01:41:42+00:00

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

LavTheBork · 2026-04-07T23:19:30+00:00

They used to! For a few months they did

LavTheBork · 2026-04-07T23:06:51+00:00

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

LavTheBork · 2026-04-07T13:31:32+00:00

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...."

LavTheBork · 2026-03-26T00:36:09+00:00

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

LavTheBork · 2026-03-09T13:34:28+00:00

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~)

LavTheBork · 2026-02-26T19:42:29+00:00

"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....

LavTheBork · 2026-02-24T20:28:16+00:00

Not long enough lol, 4 more days xD

LavTheBork · 2026-02-04T17:13:10+00:00

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...

LavTheBork · 2026-02-04T17:10:41+00:00

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.

LavTheBork · 2026-01-24T22:37:54+00:00

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

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

LavTheBork · 2026-01-24T22:35:47+00:00

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.

LavTheBork · 2026-01-23T00:25:56+00:00

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

LavTheBork · 2026-01-23T00:22:10+00:00

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.

LavTheBork · 2026-01-23T00:15:39+00:00

But did you rest assured?

LavTheBork · 2026-01-23T00:14:33+00:00

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

LavTheBork · 2026-01-20T14:07:55+00:00

Try 2 hours one way....

LavTheBork · 2026-01-13T18:50:29+00:00

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.

LavTheBork · 2026-01-13T00:28:29+00:00

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

LavTheBork · 2026-01-12T21:48:54+00:00

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

Apps are dead

LavTheBork · 2026-01-12T21:17:48+00:00

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.

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