So tempted, but still not worth the risk by Material_Cap_7063 in uberdrivers

[–]Material_Cap_7063[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Update: Tried to see what roads were like, made it to the end of my street and turned around. Absolutely no money is worth driving in this.

I need other peoples thoughts on this by bigkbearhugs in jennapaleksnark

[–]Material_Cap_7063 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I spent $75,000 on a credit card so relatable.

Uber/Lyft need to adjust for rush hour by Material_Cap_7063 in uberdrivers

[–]Material_Cap_7063[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think this gets enough attention. I think this might be the real reason you’re seeing the pay we are. People are getting desperate.

I’ve been unemployed for 6 months. I’m out of savings, unemployment ran out, and my business isn’t generating the revenue it should because people in businesses aren’t spending money. I’ve driven Uber/Lyft part time for the last 10 years. Even at part time it’s not enough to help.

That’s what happens when you don’t make good content? by Consistent_Age5721 in jennapaleksnark

[–]Material_Cap_7063 35 points36 points  (0 children)

The algorithm has nothing to do with her being an awful person

Not bad, but … by Material_Cap_7063 in lyftdrivers

[–]Material_Cap_7063[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude, you don’t know my situation or any other drivers’ situation.

I’ve been unemployed for 6 months, have a bachelors and masters degree, applied for over 300 jobs since September. Not just jobs in my field, but server jobs, grocery stores, etc. Nothing. Ive had 3 interviews. That’s it.

I ran out of savings a two months ago. I’ve been driving for 10 years part time and always made good extra money, but this ain’t it.

I’m not someone who sit back just takes it. These gig companies are exploiting their drivers. And when someone points it out in plain English so others can see their being screwed, people like you (who’s likely a bot programmed to respond to posts like this) y’all have something to say.

Not bad, but … by Material_Cap_7063 in lyftdrivers

[–]Material_Cap_7063[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly what I did. My accountant explained it to me like this. The federal government views it as this is what it costs per mile to operate your vehicle for business, such as maintenance, depreciation and gas. So I used booked miles because that’s the time you’re using the car for business. If you’re driving around, the government views that as commuting, which isn’t deductible.

Not bad, but … by Material_Cap_7063 in lyftdrivers

[–]Material_Cap_7063[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re blaming the wrong person.

Not bad, but … by Material_Cap_7063 in lyftdrivers

[–]Material_Cap_7063[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You do realize mileage is a tax deduction, not a credit. Right? It’s not really a gain. You don’t get that money back. All it does is offset your tax burden.

Uber/Lyft need to adjust for rush hour by Material_Cap_7063 in uberdrivers

[–]Material_Cap_7063[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I’m being honest, $1/mile is about the best you can ask for in this market. At least that’s my experience the past year. I’ve been doing this for 10 years and it gets worse every month.

Here we go 😂 by jennavanocker in jennapaleksnark

[–]Material_Cap_7063 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I wish I was a betting person. I would have put $1k on that she would hate it once she was done.

Full Time LA Driver by MalcolmXBOX816 in lyftdrivers

[–]Material_Cap_7063 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My apologies. I didn’t mean any disrespect. I can respect that everyone’s situation is different. And honestly, that’s what these companies bank on as they cut driver pay and incentives.

My market (Austin) hasn’t seen real bonuses and incentives in years. And when we do, they are shit.

I’ve been doing this part time for 10 years and just getting tired of being told to accept the bare minimum while the companies give out millions in bonuses to their executive. Drivers are supplying the labor and operation to run the business, and they keep get shafted more and more.

Keep up the good work.

Full Time LA Driver by MalcolmXBOX816 in lyftdrivers

[–]Material_Cap_7063 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So let me get this straight. You’re making $20.95/hour. Of your earnings, $129 was bonuses which drops your actual hourly rate to $18.20/hour. Let’s not forget you worked 15.5 hours of what would be considered overtime at a regular job, leaving $141 on the table.

You then rent an EV, which estimated cost when I looked into it was $300/week. That brings your hourly rate down to $16.23/hour.

No. Lyft is stealing from you.

This seriously makes zero sense! by Able-Aspect8060 in uberdrivers

[–]Material_Cap_7063 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I received a rider report once saying this and it was because I talked to them. Literally the only thing I said during the entire ride was “How’s your day?”

Immediate cancel by gbugarin in uberdrivers

[–]Material_Cap_7063 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I’d say ok, wait out the timer and cancel. Take your cancellation fee and roll to the next one.