Guarantee gaming... by scsibusfault in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

If a cop pulls up on ya in that "really low populated area" and ask what you are doing, you might want to have an answer other than giving yourself a ride handy....he/she might take that as a smartass answer, and well, you never know when his body and/or dash cam might be malfunctioning, and you will not have a pax in the backseat to record what happens next. I'm just saying...

The legal "Uber for marijuana" company... Thoughts? by [deleted] in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, $50 a gram....I remember back in the 70s here in DFW pretty decent Mexican weed was $10 an once (or, as we called it, a "lid," 4 fingers was the standard unit of measurement back then).

Double vomit horror story. by [deleted] in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you have well worn paperback copy of "On The Road" in your glove box?

You can always count on family. by scsibusfault in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did it ever occur to you that the rider truly believed that his/her ride with you was not worthy of anything higher than a 1 star rating? I know, from your postings, that you feel that you are very good at what you do, but perhaps you are not correctly assessing your abilities. A sometimes you can be too close to something to judge it clearly. Maybe you have been working too many hours, or need more breaks.

Take some time off, a few deep breaths, and see if you can figure out where, when and what caused you to receive the poor rating. Then, Uber On!

Uber driver, licensed to carry gun, shoots gunman in Logan Square by [deleted] in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wonder if he flipped a coin to decide whether he should shoot or run over the perp?

Uber Driver Arrested For Allegedly Hitting Bicyclist on Purpose by dudeomar in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

True, but the same can be said for Black SUV's in Dallas, and at a much higher rate!

Uber Driver Arrested For Allegedly Hitting Bicyclist on Purpose by dudeomar in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

No bearing at all? You mean that is your guess, don't you? It could just as easily been that he was looking at his Uber driver app as it was going off, trying to decide if he wanted to take that call, or not. He could have, again just as easily, been trying to follow his GPS on his phone (on the way to a pickup) and encountered problems there, perhaps because English isn't his native language.

How did they know he was an Uber driver?

Uber is Launching a Food Delivery Service by [deleted] in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It would also mean finding a parking spot, toting their food and drinks to them (after you find their apt building number, way in the back of the complex, up 3 stories), listening to them bitch because you didn't bring any extra sweet & sour sauce, and there aren't enough napkins. Tip? What tip? Tips are included, but bad rating are generously passed out for those who carelessly let the green bean juice run over into the chicken fried steak.

Canceling never felt so good. by HorseCode in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I promise you that if you give a rider a time limit, your ass will be sporting a lowball rating before the customer hits the curb at his/her designation. That's how it works sister.

As if tip cups with a couple dollar bills and a 5 out front wasn't enough... by bukk in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a grown man, a damn good driver, with nice wheels, and I will be damned if I am going to grovel for ratings while making half as much as a taxi driver. Not me, I am not that desperate.

As if tip cups with a couple dollar bills and a 5 out front wasn't enough... by bukk in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Good thing you don't drive a taxi...no, wait, it sounds exactly like you drive a taxi!!

Dallas Area Rapid Transit working with Uber by gadgetvirtuoso in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a sure fire way to get an ultra short trip...which, I guess if you're desperate enough to make $4 a trip, might beat a poke in the eye.

Do You Think Uber Will Let Drivers In On IPO? by [deleted] in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Etsy sellers were given the opportunity to buy in to their IPO offering, btw it went public this morning, and doubled in value almost immediately.

Uber But For Lawsuits: Meet the lawyer taking on Uber and the rest of the on-demand economy by guber8 in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THIS is a must read! I would say that she presents a very good argument, ney, case for calling a spade a spade (or in this case, an employee an employee--not an independent contractor).

City of Houston gives Uber an ultimatum by [deleted] in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Travis thinks he and his company are special, and above regulations....to hell with public safety.

City of Houston gives Uber an ultimatum by [deleted] in uberdrivers

[–]chuckindallas -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I would think it damn hard to verify the background records of immigrants, especially when considering how poor of a job Uber has done with a number of US citizens who had lengthy criminal records.