so far I'm digging the gig

It is a great supplement to all the other part time stuff I have going on right now

4/29/2014 1:49:25 PM

who pays if a drunk passenger damages your car? you or uber?

4/29/2014 1:51:40 PM

the rider account holder compensates for cleaning etc if something happens, there is also insurance through the Uber company for other things

4/29/2014 1:55:38 PM

What happens if a drunk person damages or pukes in your car?

4/29/2014 5:00:06 PM

Uber got themselves inserted into iOS and Android Google Maps as public transit options.

5/6/2014 7:20:49 PM

Damn. Incentive to get a newer sedan!

5/6/2014 9:12:29 PM

Of all my part time jobs right now, this one is making me the most money

5/7/2014 12:40:50 AM

Welcome to 2010, Raleighians...

5/7/2014 1:14:08 AM

^I know, right?

#sanfran #charlotte #realcities

5/7/2014 1:22:33 AM

To be fair, I only really started using it in 2012. It used to be pretty pricey/not worth it until UberX. I actually used SideCar first.

5/7/2014 1:24:15 AM

Used it in Charlotte last weekend. Pretty neat...

5/7/2014 4:59:54 AM

Look out everybody.... We got a badass over here ^^^^

5/8/2014 10:59:51 PM

Affordable way to get around Raleigh when you are having a night on the town

5/9/2014 10:12:58 PM

Come on drunkards... Get with the times and download the app

6/21/2014 9:34:04 PM

Are Uber drivers and their vehicles subject to the same inspections that Taxi Taxi drivers and their vehicles are subject to?

[Edited on June 21, 2014 at 11:54 PM. Reason : and the same licensing requirements for the drivers???]

6/21/2014 11:53:13 PM

Getting one in Charleston. I don't go out enough to get excited about this...and when I do, I ride my bike and walk a lot...however, it is incredibly tough to get a taxi in a reasonable time here. So just the addition of another large taxi service should help everyone one out (and me in the two or three times a year I might need one).

6/22/2014 10:30:40 AM

I thought everyone in Charleston just took rickshaws around

6/22/2014 10:42:14 AM

No special class license or inspection required... Although, I wouldn't be surprised if there was legislation soon in the works to change that... Nothing gets passed quicker than legislation to increase the budget

6/24/2014 11:16:38 PM

so just want to confirm that the rider is not expected to tip an Uber driver, correct?

6/25/2014 1:31:00 PM

Quote :

"No special class license or inspection required... Although, I wouldn't be surprised if there was legislation soon in the works to change that... Nothing gets passed quicker than legislation to increase the budget "

Is that a NC thing?? Because there are all types of restrictions down here.

6/25/2014 1:33:05 PM

^^Correct.

^ I don't know


Also if any of you have not tried uber yet, I can give you a $20 off promo code if you are interested . It also had some incentives in it for me as well ($5)

Code: nenp8

[Edited on June 25, 2014 at 1:58 PM. Reason : thanks]

6/25/2014 1:33:39 PM

orrrrr a $30 off promo code - [b]meganc3]/b]

6/25/2014 1:38:43 PM

Thanks slappy


Mine might only apply to Raleigh users

6/25/2014 1:58:59 PM

slappy, i tried entering your promo code but i get an "another promotion is already applied" error message. i don't think i ever entered another promo code. Is it only good for new users signing up?

6/25/2014 2:15:40 PM

^^I didn't realize only one person could post a promo code benefiting others

^yeah I think so

[Edited on June 25, 2014 at 2:16 PM. Reason : ..]

6/25/2014 2:16:01 PM

Taxi drivers are protesting uber here in DC. This morning they all drove their cars really slowly in traffic and induced gridlock to protest

[Edited on June 25, 2014 at 6:19 PM. Reason : K]

6/25/2014 6:17:30 PM

Yea but obviously people will choose your code.... You could have waited a little bit so I could have a chance to get some money

Cheese and crackers

6/25/2014 6:31:41 PM

okay my bad

if a mod wants to delete my post I will support that

6/26/2014 1:03:54 AM

That's some weak sauce bullshit, Klatypus. Learn to survive in a free market or die.

6/26/2014 10:02:58 AM

lol

6/26/2014 12:46:49 PM

Deleting your post would be nonsense

Don't mind me I'm just pouting they gave you a better promo code


It's cool

[Edited on June 28, 2014 at 8:48 PM. Reason : and froshy, we have been over this..... just stfu k thanks]

6/28/2014 8:47:25 PM

http://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-you-earn-as-an-uber-driver-2014-6
http://www.engadget.com/2014/06/27/uber-lyft-explainer/

6/28/2014 10:46:12 PM

I am racking up the free rides. GO UBER!

6/29/2014 3:19:14 PM

Quote :

"Taxi drivers are protesting uber here in DC. This morning they all drove their cars really slowly in traffic and induced gridlock to protest"

i've recently started using uber around here, and i don't know why the fuck i waited so long. it's nice not having to worry about whether the driver is going to tell you to get out when you ask him to take you to arlington.

to be fair, i've had some really nice cab drivers too, so i feel bad that they're kind of getting screwed. but maybe it'll force the DC cab companies and cab union to re-think some of their shitty practices. and i'm not even anti-union.

6/29/2014 5:34:59 PM

I hope they kill all taxi services. The way taxis operate is indefensible now that uber has developed something much better.

6/30/2014 2:13:39 AM

So girl puked in my car at peak surge time not only did she get puke all down the side of my car but I missed out on at least $50.... And then no tip

I mean I had to charge a cleaning fee.... But if you puke in someone's car.... Can you at least give them a fat tip to make up for some of the lost income?

/ rant

7/13/2014 3:01:46 AM

do you have to clean that shit yourself?

7/13/2014 3:11:54 AM

^yep! The joys
of being am independent contractor

But seriously, I don't do well with other people's puke :/

[Edited on July 13, 2014 at 3:20 AM. Reason : .]

7/13/2014 3:19:51 AM

ughhhhh

people are the worst

7/13/2014 3:33:49 AM

Meh.... All I can say is 'it happens'

7/13/2014 4:25:03 AM

I had my first uber ride last night, but I did not puke. Whew.

7/13/2014 9:59:24 AM

^^what happened? Did she even apologize? Was she by herself?

7/13/2014 4:51:24 PM

Her friends were with her and we even went to cookout.

They did help wipe my car of a little and the girl apologized and seemed to feel bad

7/13/2014 10:49:02 PM

It comes with the territory, Klaty.

I've never puked in an Uber because I'm a somewhat put together adult, but I'm sure it happens on Friday/Saturday nights on the regs.

7/13/2014 11:48:56 PM

People need to be more willing to throw up into their shirts though.

7/13/2014 11:57:46 PM

Quote :

"And then no tip"

i thought we clearly established that Uber drivers shouldn't expect a tip. So why would you expect one if someone got sick in your car?

7/14/2014 8:00:24 AM

that drunk girl was me, sorry Klatypus

7/14/2014 8:07:10 AM

Well, first off it happened during peak hours where I actually make money. Once I thoroughly cleaned my car there is still a distinct puke smell and to top it off I missed all of the other calls I had. I missed out on a bunch of money and it turns out I'm only getting compensated for the $6 car wash I went to.

No, I don't expect tips, but unfortunately that girl killed my most profitable night .... I took them to cookout ( which I don't have to do because it's my car) and her more sober friends just laughed the entire time because their friend hurled during a face chat.

I get tipped by people who are courteous and clean, even when I tell them is not necessary. I guess I should just take the nice people tips and just use that to balance out pukers.

I get paid, yes, but I don't get paid THAT much

7/14/2014 12:40:39 PM

Do you have to report the wages to the IRS as earned income?

7/14/2014 12:46:55 PM

Yes

7/14/2014 1:08:47 PM