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Public Forums => Home - Garden - Auto - Carpooling => Topic started by: Snowbird on Jun 30, 15, 06:42:34 AM
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I heard that someone in Wrightwood is driving for Uber.
If you read this or know who it is:Please PM me! I have 2 or 3 questions.
Thank you!
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You could download the UBER app and request a ride and see who shows up?
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I already uploaded Uber. But I would like to know the fare in advance.
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I know very little about Uber.
I put in Uber Wrightwood into Google and it popped up with this site that gives fares.
http://uphail.com/ca/wrightwood (http://uphail.com/ca/wrightwood)
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I was looking into Uber just the other day regarding employment opportunities and I found this interesting:
http://uberpeople.net/threads/why-did-you-quit-uber.12227/ (http://uberpeople.net/threads/why-did-you-quit-uber.12227/)
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Snowbird: I'm not sure if you're looking to use Uber for a ride or for a job.
If a ride: I pay someone that works for me $10/hour and his gas. My rides have been for weddings and funerals in L.A. So, there are hours of down time while I attend those events. He's on the clock and I pay for his lunch and a movie. Max round-trip for that is around $200 depending on how many hours I stay. Not much more than for a one-way Uber charge for LAX.
If for a job: Uber just lost a case before the Labor Board and their drivers are now considered employees. At least for now. The post here by onhands doesn't say much for that company. cheryl o7o
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Thank you, Wrightwood! I will check it out.
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I am looking for a ride, tcaarabians. Thank you for your comment!
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Thank you for all your contributions, KW, Wrightwood, onhands and tcaarabians! I appreciate all your input!
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I've been using Uber in the beach areas and it's great. Drivers are nice, cars are kept clean. Don't forget to rate your driver when you get were your are going. You can't call for another car until you've rated your most recent driver. Be aware that the drivers rate their passengers as well. So don't go getting drunk and puling in the car, don't tell them how to drive and only give them advice on a route if they ask. Don't be a backseat driver, just sit back and enjoy. Three times cheaper than a cab also. When you launch the app on your phone you have choices of what car you want, and you can see real time on the screen were they are. Once you select your car and request a ride, you can watch them real time on the map within the app.
No gratuities required, it's in the fee. :2thumbsup:
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Snow bird, the fare will be displayed when you request the ride. You can accept or decline. The fair can and will change depending on area, and prime time. What ever the fair is, it will be cheaper than a cab.
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Uber is the death spiral of neoliberal capitalism. It's the Walmart of transportation. It's the adjunct college professor on food stamps. It's the factory worker hired back at his old job through a temp agency with no benefits and half the pay. In other words, it's the future. I'd walk to to LA before I got a ride with Uber.
http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-mh-what-the-new-yorker-misses-about-ubrt-20150629-column.html
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It's not the future, it's the present. The trick in today's economy is to have a skill that 1) not just anyone can do, 2) one that's not replaceable by a robot or other technology.
Taxi and bus companies are now learning what buggy whip craftsmen and owners of livery stables learned 100 years ago. Technology in a free economy is always a double-edged sword, a boon for many, a calamity for few.
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I wonder what the hours are for the uber driver in Wrightwood. At 12:55 pm today, the uber application said there are no cars available.
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My son drives for Uber and has had pleasant experiences with them. I would guess that like all companies you have happy former workers and unhappy ones as shown by the link above. It really works better in populated areas where you need to get around and there are multiple drivers. I have used Lyft in San Fransisco and it was pleasant as well.
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I know someone who's an UBER driving in San Luis Obispo. He said that he can set the time he wants to work whenever he wants - just knowing that he will need to be available for a ride that might take 5 minutes or two hours. The drivers are told where to pick up, but don't know where they are going until they arrive - this is to keep drivers from declining short trips. He says when he's "available" he gets a text that someone needs a ride, and he has 15 seconds to accept before it goes to the next closest driver. Interesting stuff-- And some people can decline using him if they want, since he has a small car and someone with 5 people or lots of luggage may want a larger vehicle. He doesn't deal with any money - all is done through the UBER website. He gets a check direct deposited into his account every Thursday.
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My concern in using a Uber is whether the driver has the proper driving license and insurance. Without both in hand, the Uber driver's personal driving insurance wont cover the damage of an accident and passengers' medical expenses. The driver needs a commercial license and commercial insurance. Of course you can sue the driver personally for damages but I wouldnt expect much or else he or she wouldnt be a driver to begin with.
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I would think that proper driver license and insurance is a UBER requirement or their liability would be off the chart.
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Its my understanding that Uber is NOT a transportation company but a company that provides a "network" matching drivers and riders. Its sort of an eHarmony or Facebook with wheels. Just recently one driver was found to be an "employee" of Uber. All other drivers are independent contractors. Many governments and taxi companies have protested against Uber, alleging that its use of unlicensed, crowd-sourced drivers was unsafe and illegal. None of the drivers have received special training other than how to use their smartphone Uber app.
Consider checking out http://money.cnn.com/2015/06/17/technology/uber-employee-ruling/
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I can say their insurance, license, and registration have to be up to date and valid before they can drive for Uber. I do not think having commercial insurance is a requirement for Uber but would probably be good for the driver.
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I want to thank you ALL for your information and comments! I do appreciate it all.
Probably I would not use Uber where there is good and frequent public transportation. As this is not the case at this time I had to look for a good alternative. And I do believe that is what I found in Uber.
You all have a pleasant day! :sunny:
Snowbird
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Sorry Snowbird, we are all just educating each other about UBER and our options, thanks to your inquiry. :)
Regarding insurance, the UBER driver I know said that as soon as a customer steps into the UBER driver's car, the UBER insurance takes over. That being said, if you have an accident while transporting someone for money, you and your insurance company will be sued as well.
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According to the following http://www.sacbee.com/news/state/article27366271.html, the judge says that Uber should be suspended in California for not charging riders equally no matter where they live. Uber failed to provide the California Public Utilities Commission data that confirmed compliance.
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I believe it was just yesterday that the LAX Airport Comm. granted Uber permission to do drop-offs at LAX. I am confused because they do list LAX rates. Perhaps that was just for pick-ups. Regardless, the L.A. City Council will likely take the matter up and could change that. cheryl o7o
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An update on Uber:
I used it both in Oceanside and Carlsbad two weeks ago: it was so easy getting a car (max. 7 minutes wait) and the drivers were nice and friendly and I felt very comfortable driving with them.
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I must say I have used in cabs in San Francisco and New Orleans and that's about and have never been excited about it. On my recent trip to Chicago I used Uber 3 times and had great experiences every time. They were all friendly drivers that actually seem to care about you and getting you there instead of trying to just do what they can to turn the meter. I would recommenced anyone out of town without a car try it.
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Does Uber screen the drivers? How do I know i'm not being picked up by a serial killer?
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Sharyn... You don't know if you're being picked up by a serial killer.. anymore than you would know that in a taxi.. or the guy that helps you with your groceries.
You never know that until they arrest a serial killer. I suggest you just verify that the driver has a valid license and insurance and carry a knife. cheryl o7o
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Good point Cheryl.
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Or, carry one of those handy tasers you sell. Hah! I keep thinking I should buy one of those. Not for serial killers.. for rogue dogs. cheryl o7o
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hmmmm....I wonder when the banks will be using Uber to transport $$
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Sharyn... There is a piece in the LAT today about several Uber drivers having prior, serious felony convictions. Course, that same piece states the same is true for taxi drivers. I also think that those with felony convictions have a hard time finding a job. It's a war out there between Uber and the Taxi Drivers Assoc. I've never hired Uber.. but I sure took a lot of taxis when I lived in L.A. My main complaint was that: 1) they'd try to be sneaky and take the long route; 2) they drove way to fast for me; 3) I had to listen to their endless complaints about the rules for taxi drivers (and I couldn't understand them because of their accents); 4) All that said, most of them were quite nice and we'd talk about their native country on the ride. That was always interesting. cheryl o7o
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I also think that those with felony convictions have a hard time finding a job.
Unless you have enough talent to play pro football
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Unless you have enough talent to play pro football
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Just an FYI that I am beginning with Uber and Lyft next week and will also offer airport transport, etc. locally- located in WW.
Just completed all hiring background stuff and am now researching my insurance options for added coverage.
Call me for scheduling, questions, etc.- 760.662.3636
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Hello Iris,
as I haven't visited this page in a looong time I just read your comment today...
Are you still driving for Uber and Lyft?
I very much hope to make it to Wrightwood next year and would need a ride (most likely from and to Ontario airport or Vincent Grade/Acton).
Have a great day!