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
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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
YouTuber ‘The Apptrepreneur’ is a purveyor of fake news
Kevin Rodriguez from the YouTube channel The Apptrepreneur posted a video about an Uber driver supposedly getting suspended from Uber because he spoke to his passenger and his "car was a bit too cold." ... Continue Reading
AT&T is unreliable and its customer service to terrible
I've been having intermittent problems with AT&T Wireless. I'm having difficulties using their "Fastest in Hagerstown wireless network." Because I drive for both Uber and Lyft, this problem is more than a small annoyance. It stops me from earning ... Continue Reading