"Hubby & I now drive for Uber & Lyft. #lovinit" Wed Jul-22-15 02:55 PM by Damali
It definitely helps to live near a major train station and a major airport. (Newark)...we've been driving for about a week...he likes doing late at night. I'm probably just gonna do a couple hours during the day at a time..we share the same car (for now)...best part time job ever.
anybody have any experiences to share? what city you driving in? all the research says that DC is the best of them all...
granted, there is no mechanism to tip in the Uber app. Hubby did get 1 cash tip from some guy w/kids for being very entertaining to the kids during the ride...
but in NJ, we get far more ride requests from Uber than Lyft. Lyft is not that well-known here yet
5. "more accurately, it's not part of the Uber business model" In response to Reply # 3 Wed Jul-22-15 03:01 PM by Damali
meaning, the drivers are taught not to expect them and the passengers are told its "not necessary"
so i'm not thinking about tips when i'm driving for Uber
short answer: you are not a dirtbag you don't have to tip unless you really truly feel compelled. even then, we are told to refuse first, and only take it if you insist.
41. "what? i had no idea. I always tip and have never been refused lol" In response to Reply # 5
But that's good to know. I guess if they are paying you right, than tipping should be extra and not something you are depending on.
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79626 posts
Thu Jul-23-15 10:53 AM
51. "im not refusing a tip...if you offer, its cause you want to..lol" In response to Reply # 41
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60. "i'm inclined to agree...however with secret shoppers ya never know." In response to Reply # 51
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79626 posts
Thu Jul-23-15 01:50 PM
65. "true, I will hold onto this info" In response to Reply # 60
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69. "i secret shopped as a side hustle once, this foiiine girl was doing " In response to Reply # 65
everything wrong. After i told her i was secret shopping her, she was so embarrassed but still beautiful. The spiel they wanted her to say was wack, so i gave her good grades.
The next week, my boy told me they were secret shopping the secret shoppers lol
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
6. "can you post later on how much you made in those couple hours?" In response to Reply # 0
i ask because i'm trying to make extra money/cut expenses with baby on the way and i've been considering doing Lyft for a couple hours on Friday/Saturday nights now that I don't really go out anymore.
if you don't wanna post it maybe inbox me (i won't share it).
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79626 posts
Wed Jul-22-15 04:18 PM
27. "that is lovely... 20 an hour to drive people around for 10 to 15 hours" In response to Reply # 9
great way to stack some cash
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42. "when you say net, you are saying after gas expense?" In response to Reply # 9
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52. "no. i mean after they take their fee" In response to Reply # 42 Thu Jul-23-15 11:21 AM by Damali
i'm looking strictly at paychecks. some other people do this whole wear & tear + gas + taxes + etc etc and be crying that they don't make any money
i personally don't look at it like that because i'm going to be using my car alot whether i drive for Uber or not. when we could afford it, we were driving into NYC almost every weekend, paying tolls to visit family 1-2 hours away, driving to restaurants and spending money..etc
so to me, i'm saving money by using my car to make money...and i'm still gonna do all that other stuff, but a little less frequently.
>i'm looking strictly at paychecks. some other people do this whole wear & tear + gas + taxes + etc etc and be crying that they don't make any money
If it costs you x you make y your profit isn't y.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
64. "lol i was just responding to this..this statement was silly" In response to Reply # 63
and doesn't show an understanding of business.
>>i'm looking strictly at paychecks. some other people do this whole wear & tear + gas + taxes + etc etc and be crying that they don't make any money
I'm not arguing about what you should/shouldn't do it, just explaining why other people consider more than just 'strictly the paycheck'
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79626 posts
Thu Jul-23-15 01:54 PM
66. "i agree, but I also think a lot of people do this to talk themselves" In response to Reply # 64
out of doing Uber.
It's not for everyone. I'm going to try it but it's not like I'm quitting my job to do it.
It's extra income for me and if I can make $15 to $20 an hour vs $12 then it's a win.
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68. "why would someone do that just to talk themselves out of it?" In response to Reply # 66
if you are trying to determine whether or not to take on a business venture or new job, any wise person is gonna do a cost analysis. Certain things are really easy to figure out, uniform, travel expense etc...others arent like wear and tear on your vehicle.
but to say a statement like
>>>i'm looking strictly at paychecks. some other people do this whole wear & tear + gas + taxes + etc etc and be crying that they don't make any money
is easily not seeing the bigger picture.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
70. "you're also ignoring the rest of what I said" In response to Reply # 68
I said if I weren't driving for Uber, i'd be putting miles on my car anyway because my NJ lifestyle means i gotta drive to do fun stuff...i'm active and never just sitting at home..i'm driving to six flags, to NYC (and paying to park & eat there + tolls), driving to PA and South Jerz to see family...out and about...spending on tolls and food etc
me driving passengers means i spend less time doing those things, but pretty much the same amount of time and gas driving around
so FOR ME (read: for me), the gas, taxes & wear & tear are negligible. that's my cost/benefit analysis and it's sound.
oh and 1 more thing: there's considerable income in recruitment. anyone that signs up from my link and drives for 10 days..i get $200...which would cover weeks worth of gas. AND anytime i have to drive someone to NYC (which is very close to me) i get an extra $20. that pretty much covers all expenses for that whole day, just from that one fare.
the math works out quite well as far as i'm concerned. d
72. "jesus, i'm not talking about you lol" In response to Reply # 70
stop defending what you do lol
you said 'other people cry about blah blah blah.'
That's what i was explaining in the first place. Why other people worry about gas/wear and tear etc.
if your only options are uber or drive to six flags etc than do you. I'm talking about the quote you made in reference to other folks.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
43. "because the '$22 an hour' you are making is less when you factor" In response to Reply # 10
in the toll on your car. You will need to buy a new car sooner now that you do lyft/uber. So that 22 an hour might be more like $19, $20,$21 an hour at the end of it all.
Is it a reason for you or someone else not to do it...no, but it is a legit concern generally speaking.
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79626 posts
Thu Jul-23-15 09:06 AM
45. "$19 an hour is still good money for driving when you want to...." In response to Reply # 43
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46. "it is...i'm just explaining the mileage concern." In response to Reply # 45
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Atillah Moor Member since Sep 05th 2013 13825 posts
Thu Jul-23-15 10:29 AM
49. "The mileage concern is understandable but if you hustle right" In response to Reply # 46 Thu Jul-23-15 10:45 AM by Atillah Moor
I couldn't see on average how one wouldn't be able to either purchase another vehicle to replace the one being used as an uber vehicle or to be used as a personal vehicle only. Plus when you factor in whatever you may receive should you trade in your Uber car. To me it looks like more pros than cons.
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62. "not sure i follow what you are saying" In response to Reply # 49
bottom line is if you use your car for a business its going to have more mileage, more wear and tear, and the upkeep is going to come around quicker and you are driving down the value of the car.
Whether you trade it in, resell it, have a new car, old car whatever is all immaterial.
If you are using your own vehicle for business that is an expense that is coming out of your pocket whether you realize it or not.
Its why business pay mileage when you use your personal vehicle for work purposes. It covers gas plus the use of your vehicle. My company currently pays 57cents a mile.
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79626 posts
Wed Jul-22-15 03:08 PM
13. "I'm waiting for my background check from Uber" In response to Reply # 0
I plan to start next week once I'm approved. I'm thinking about doing a Thursday through Sunday shift after work for a few hours.
I'm still a little skeptical of picking people up after the bars close at 2AM. I don't want no people throwing up in the ride.
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>I plan to start next week once I'm approved. I'm thinking >about doing a Thursday through Sunday shift after work for a >few hours. > >I'm still a little skeptical of picking people up after the >bars close at 2AM. I don't want no people throwing up in the >ride.
yeah we are very wary about that too. I advised hubby to put "barf bags" in the back seat pocket just in case.
the trick is: getting some who is drunk to actually use it LOL
I keep hearing after has and maintenance of isnt that much but I don't plan on driving a million miles and it's not like I'm getting my engine replaced every month.
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28. "RE: questions for you" In response to Reply # 25
>any shitty customers so far?
in the first week, nope. and you can rate them.
>any wear and tear on the interior?
not yet. we have kids so that already happened lol
>rough estimate of pay per hour?
at least 20. sometimes more. the more you drive in peak/surge hours, the better, i'm sure.
>does your insurance go up?
haven't told them yet, so I don't know LOL
>I keep hearing after has and maintenance of isnt that much but >I don't plan on driving a million miles and it's not like I'm >getting my engine replaced every month.
We already drive alot anyway so I really don't see it being that much of a deal. In the first week, we've used up an entire gallon of gas, which would be about $30. But if we weren't driving people around, we'd be out and about, driving to NYC, to go see relatives, to go have fun...etc. So we'd be using that gas anyway.
it all depends on your lifestyle and when you drive...this is a true hustle in that each person has to figure out how to make it work best for them
i'm planning on purchasing a second car and using Uber to pay the car payment.
29. "RE: questions for you" In response to Reply # 25
>any shitty customers so far?
in the first week, nope. and you can rate them.
>any wear and tear on the interior?
not yet. we have kids so that already happened lol
>rough estimate of pay per hour?
at least 20. sometimes more. the more you drive in peak/surge hours, the better, i'm sure.
>does your insurance go up?
haven't told them yet, so I don't know LOL
>I keep hearing after has and maintenance of isnt that much but >I don't plan on driving a million miles and it's not like I'm >getting my engine replaced every month.
We already drive alot anyway so I really don't see it being that much of a deal. In the first week, we've used up an entire gallon of gas, which would be about $30. But if we weren't driving people around, we'd be out and about, driving to NYC, to go see relatives, to go have fun...etc. So we'd be using that gas anyway.
it all depends on your lifestyle and when you drive...this is a true hustle in that each person has to figure out how to make it work best for them
i'm planning on purchasing a second car and using Uber to pay the car payment.
18. "yup, you're halfway there" In response to Reply # 17 Wed Jul-22-15 03:46 PM by Damali
Uber has insurance that covers you in 3 phases: while you have the app on, waiting to be contacted by a passenger; while you are on the way to pick up a passenger; and while you have a passenger in the car. the coverage is different depending on what phase you were in when the accident happened. therefore, they pick up where my own personal insurance would leave off.
they also pay a cleaning fee if a passenger damages your car (i.e. vomiting)
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
>It definitely helps to live near a major train station and a >major airport. (Newark)...we've been driving for about a >week...he likes doing late at night. I'm probably just gonna >do a couple hours during the day at a time..we share the same >car (for now)...best part time job ever. > >anybody have any experiences to share? what city you driving >in? all the research says that DC is the best of them all... > >d > >
24. "I wish I was more of a people person, lol..." In response to Reply # 0
I mean, I'm good building with folks in one on one situations, or in groups that I have a shared interest with...but I don't think I'm built for total strangers rolling with me. Do you strike up convos, or just keep it funky unless they speak to you?
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30. "my husband HATES people but he likes making money more :)" In response to Reply # 24
>I mean, I'm good building with folks in one on one >situations, or in groups that I have a shared interest >with...but I don't think I'm built for total strangers rolling >with me. Do you strike up convos, or just keep it funky >unless they speak to you?
the convos happen organically, because the natural first question is: how long have you been driving for Uber? or do you like it?...
i'm also pretty intuitive so I can sense when someone doesn't want to talk. the teen girl this morning had her headphones in so i left her alone. teens usually aren't interested in convos w/adults anyway
but i definitely still treated her well..made sure to open the car door for her etc. i'm confident she gave me 5 stars
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MrThomas43423 Member since Jul 03rd 2002 67613 posts
Thu Jul-23-15 08:49 AM
40. "nah. that's kinda perfect." In response to Reply # 24
you don't have to say a lot. just listen for directions. i find overly chatty Uber drivers annoying. especially if its taking away from their ability to focus on what they should be doing. and that's getting my Black ass where i need to go safely. --------------------------------------- it's true what they say...people are strange, when you're strangers.
57. "ha. yeah i read that yesterday" In response to Reply # 36
so far, i've only experienced #1 and that was yesterday..she had me waiting for 10 minutes and i was really annoyed. but then when she got in the car and apologized for making me wait, i was fine i did rate her 4 stars instead of 5..and this was on Lyft, not Uber
39. "I wanna do this so bad" In response to Reply # 0 Thu Jul-23-15 06:35 AM by Mahogany
I work at night and could make a killing picking up folks right after i get off since im already downtown. I live a good 10 min away from the airport so i could just post up around there during the day. I feel like I need to get a new car first though. My current car is 7-8 yrs old. I keep up with the maintenance so it's still in good shape, but it just doesn't feel new enough lol especially compared to the Ubers I've rode in.
The one driver that sold me on it said it was best to just get a Black car because you get paid more.. I guess I should just try and let them tell me no...I'm pretty sure my car is too old though. I plan on getting a new car some time in 2016 so I guess I can wait.
54. "2003 or newer and you're good. start driving now :)" In response to Reply # 39 Thu Jul-23-15 11:26 AM by Damali
you'd be driving for UberX so you don't need a fancy car...do that for a while, then see if you feel like you really need to upgrade to an UberBlack vehicle
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79626 posts
Thu Jul-23-15 10:52 AM
50. "yo Damali, how long does the background take?" In response to Reply # 48
its only been a week for me... I heard it takes about a week or 2.
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55. "48 hours for me...maybe y'all grimy :)" In response to Reply # 50
but seriously...perhaps there's alot of folks signing up in your area...or the counties where they have to get information from, about you, are slow in turning it in?
are they sending you regular updates on your background check?
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79626 posts
Thu Jul-23-15 01:56 PM
67. "I got updates on background checks within 48 hours" In response to Reply # 55
but I'm still waiting for the official approval.
I wonder if NJ needs drivers more drivers so the process is faster
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Atillah Moor Member since Sep 05th 2013 13825 posts
Thu Jul-23-15 03:27 PM
71. "Could be that and other factors " In response to Reply # 67 Thu Jul-23-15 03:28 PM by Atillah Moor
I'm in D.C. so the red tape is probably crazy plus a likely surplus of drivers. I'm glad to see many of us trying to take advantage. I have a feeling the getting won't be good forever.
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you don't have to tip unless you really truly feel compelled. even then, we are told to refuse first, and only take it if you insist.
