135jc wrote:
Thanks. That might possibly been the case but after you book the ride can they raise the rate mid ride?

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135jc wrote:
I have a question regarding Lyft. I recently took one home from Princeton. The fare said $45.00 but I was charged $215.00.....

The Lyft app will prompt you whenever higher fares are in effect. Maybe you just didn't notice it.

I always double-check the trip estimate before requesting the ride. That will include any peak charges.

greenville wrote:
Wow, you can afford to live in downtown but you can't afford to tip a driver?! Here is a story of a driver who work 60 hours and only netted $350 (driver does not get vacation time or matching ss wages on that either). Uber won't put a psa since it will be bad for business and the bottomline since they paying for slave labor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUXHMsqj2Go&t=288s

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greenville wrote:
Has anyone notice that the amount of Taxis has gone though the roof along with traffic during rush hour?

Nope


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These apps have made it extremly easy for someone to hail a ride but the traffic has become unbearable.

Not that I've seen


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The amount drivers has gone significantly since they reduce the vehicle age requirement to vehicles 2001 or newer instead of 2006 or newer before.

Can you actually prove any of what you're saying?

I mean... granted, I don't expect you to do your own traffic study. But it seems a bit ridiculous to claim that there is an exponential increase of cars on the road, because you feel like there is more traffic now.


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Open your app and see how many cars you have in your area during rush hour.

Those apps don't tell you how many cars stay off the road, because people are using ride shares / taxis instead of driving their own cars around.


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I did a stint as a driver and stopped after I kept getting paid 3.71 per 25 minute ride and nobody tipped no matter if you gave them treats and excellent service.

So, wait. Ride sharing is fine when you did it, but not now because you were apparently bad at it?

And I know drivers don't get huge compensation, but they certainly do better than $8/hour. (It's closer to $20/hour after costs)

P.S. I always tip taxis / car services etc, when the driver does a good job (which is almost every time).

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greenville wrote:
Wow, you can afford to live in downtown but you can't afford to tip a driver?! Here is a story of a driver who work 60 hours and only netted $350 (driver does not get vacation time or matching ss wages on that either). Uber won't put a psa since it will be bad for business and the bottomline since they paying for slave labor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUXHMsqj2Go&t=288s

Do you tip your gas station attendant? Your cashier?

Why not? Can't afford it?

135jc wrote:
I have a question regarding Lyft. I recently took one home from Princeton. The fare said $45.00 but I was charged $215.00.....

greenville wrote:
Has anyone notice that the amount of Taxis has gone though the roof along with traffic during rush hour?

These apps have made it extremly easy for someone to hail a ride but the traffic has become unbearable.

The amount drivers has gone significantly since they reduce the vehicle age requirement to vehicles 2001 or newer instead of 2006 or newer before.

Open your app and see how many cars you have in your area during rush hour.

I did a stint as a driver and stopped after I kept getting paid 3.71 per 25 minute ride and nobody tipped no matter if you gave them treats and excellent service.

135jc wrote:
It says I was charged 300% for prime time. I did not see this stated when I booked the ride. This was roughly 1am so it was not due to traffic. It was starting to snow. Is it possible to have your rate change during your ride depending on the conditions you encounter?

135jc wrote:
I have a question regarding Lyft. I recently took one home from Princeton. The fare said $45.00 but I was charged $215.00. I know there are peak times with higher rates but shouldn't that be stated when you agree. I have sent an email to them without any response. I did notice today I was sent an email to rate my driver but nothing about my fare. Has anyone experienced this? Should I have my credit card reject the charge? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

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greenville wrote:
Wow, you can afford to live in downtown but you can't afford to tip a driver?! Here is a story of a driver who work 60 hours and only netted $350 (driver does not get vacation time or matching ss wages on that either). Uber won't put a psa since it will be bad for business and the bottomline since they paying for slave labor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUXHMsqj2Go&t=288s

Do you tip your gas station attendant? Your cashier?

Why not? Can't afford it?

greenville wrote:
Wow, you can afford to live in downtown but you can't afford to tip a driver?! Here is a story of a driver who work 60 hours and only netted $350 (driver does not get vacation time or matching ss wages on that either). Uber won't put a psa since it will be bad for business and the bottomline since they paying for slave labor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUXHMsqj2Go&t=288s

greenville wrote:
Has anyone notice that the amount of Taxis has gone though the roof along with traffic during rush hour? These apps have made it extremly easy for someone to hail a ride but the traffic has become unbearable. The amount drivers has gone significantly since they reduce the vehicle age requirement to vehicles 2001 or newer instead of 2006 or newer before. The number of cars that can be out at the same time should be controlled because I'm tired of sitting in traffic looking at Uber cars. Open your app and see how many cars you have in your area during rush hour. I did a stint as a driver and stopped after I kept getting paid 3.71 per 25 minute ride and nobody tipped no matter if you gave them treats and excellent service. Enjoy the service but don't forget to tip, many drivers are making less than minimum wage after expenses.

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jc_dweller wrote:
I haven't noticed this.

But, to your other complaint, Uber policy is to be cash free and not require tipping - that's the point - so if they want to be like Lyft and offer tipping options, it needs to be on the app. I often have no cash whatsoever on my person. Complaining about customers what it's the brand's policy and/or app that troubles you is misdirected.

So the fact that most of drivers like me were making less than minimum wage and subsidizing your taxi ride is misdirecting my anger? Uber no longer discourages people from tipping so that policy has changed, but the mentality hasn't. Many of the people I took have no problem tipping at a restaurant or tipping a regular cab but when it comes to Uber they don't do it.Only 10% of riders tip on the lyft platform anyway so that mentality has got to change. Uber has also reduce what they pay to driver while upping what they charge the passenger with upfront pricing. Please be a decent human being carry a couple of dollars and tip.

You can tip on a card at a restaurant, you can't with Uber. Like the previous poster, I rarely carry cash as I don't need it. If Uber wanted to encourage tipping, they would easily add it to the app.

If that doesn't work for you, then don't work for Uber.

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jc_dweller wrote:
I haven't noticed this.

But, to your other complaint, Uber policy is to be cash free and not require tipping - that's the point - so if they want to be like Lyft and offer tipping options, it needs to be on the app. I often have no cash whatsoever on my person. Complaining about customers what it's the brand's policy and/or app that troubles you is misdirected.

So the fact that most of drivers like me were making less than minimum wage and subsidizing your taxi ride is misdirecting my anger? Uber no longer discourages people from tipping so that policy has changed, but the mentality hasn't. Many of the people I took have no problem tipping at a restaurant or tipping a regular cab but when it comes to Uber they don't do it.Only 10% of riders tip on the lyft platform anyway so that mentality has got to change. Uber has also reduce what they pay to driver while upping what they charge the passenger with upfront pricing. Please be a decent human being carry a couple of dollars and tip.

jc_dweller wrote:
I haven't noticed this.

But, to your other complaint, Uber policy is to be cash free and not require tipping - that's the point - so if they want to be like Lyft and offer tipping options, it needs to be on the app. I often have no cash whatsoever on my person. Complaining about customers what it's the brand's policy and/or app that troubles you is misdirected.