On February 19 I began learning what happens when an Uber passenger damages your vehicle. It's not what I expected, nor does it make any sense. I was driving for Uber when I got a request at a grocery store. As soon as I realized where I was picking up ... Continue Reading
Gig Work
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The Rideshare Guy found a new way to wet his beak
The Rideshare Guy is a popular website and YouTube channel catering to people who drive for Uber and Lyft. It was founded and run by a man named Harry Campbell. One of the things he likes to do is partner with companies to make a buck on the backs of ... Continue Reading
California passes AB5 to reclassify Uber and Lyft drivers as employees
California lawmakers passed Assembly Bill 5 (AB5). It's a sweeping law that will severely impact gig workers in the state working as independent contractors. When Governor Gavin Newsom signs the bill into law, Uber and Lyft drivers will be ... Continue Reading
I’m taking a break from Uber and Lyft
Until it gets a little cooler outside, I'm taking a break from rideshare driving. I'll probably not drive until the month of September. It's just too hot to drive strangers around in my personal vehicle. When waiting for trips, I've had to park with ... Continue Reading
Dave the Uber Slave gets a 1-star rating, hilarity does not ensue
YouTuber Dave Zambie, host of Dave the Uber Slave had a bad experience with a passenger. At least he thinks he did. He thinks she gave him a 1-star rating. The good news is that he took the 1-star rating like a professional, learned from it, and then ... Continue Reading
Canceling an Uber trip because the rider does not have a child safety seat
Uber sent me a ride request yesterday afternoon. When I arrived at the passenger's location, a woman walked out of the house carrying a baby in a basket-style baby carrier. It did not look like an approved child safety seat. I didn't see how it could be ... Continue Reading