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NCTraveler

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10. I would think many of them are going to places like Shipt...

Reply to FrodosNewPet (Original post)

Fri Apr 21, 2017, 07:20 AM

Apr 2017

That allow for tips directly on the platform itsel, among other reasons.

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Only 4% of Uber drivers remain on the platform a year later, says report [View all] FrodosNewPet Apr 2017 OP

Recode's Kara Swisher: Most Of Uber's Problems Are 'Self-Inflicted' FrodosNewPet Apr 2017 #1

The drivers keep getting younger flamingdem Apr 2017 #2

And the cars are getting older FrodosNewPet Apr 2017 #4

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Question. How do the drivers get paid? A check or direct deposit in an account? Are taxes taken FSogol Apr 2017 #15

I believe they're 'independent contractors' crazycatlady Apr 2017 #16

So for many, when they add the 1099 to their taxes, they are hit with a big unexpected tax bill. FSogol Apr 2017 #17

Not if they have their taxes done professionally fescuerescue Apr 2017 #34

Direct deposit weekly. 1099 independent contractors. (nt) MarvinGardens Apr 2017 #29

Since when have they not allowed tipping? SoCalNative Apr 2017 #3

You cannot tip through the app - YET FrodosNewPet Apr 2017 #5

Been driving for Uber/Lyft just over a year. Hulk Apr 2017 #6

Driving people for a living can be a lot of fun, and it can really be lousy FrodosNewPet Apr 2017 #7

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Good for you! You'd do better with better labor laws sharedvalues Apr 2017 #14

You do both at the same time? Johnny2X2X Apr 2017 #25

I've seen many cars with Uber and Lyft decals on them crazycatlady Apr 2017 #28

Many drivers do both. Hulk Apr 2017 #33

They're just going to be replaced by self-driving cars eventually. eShirl Apr 2017 #8

Eventually, perhaps FrodosNewPet Apr 2017 #21

Not getting hacked is the biggest. KittyWampus Apr 2017 #24

I would think many of them are going to places like Shipt... NCTraveler Apr 2017 #10

Here in NY Uber faces leftynyc Apr 2017 #11

For the drivers who enjoy it, it isn't about the money cbdo2007 Apr 2017 #12

That's nice for them. kcr Apr 2017 #20

i've never had an uber driver refuse a cash tip. barbtries Apr 2017 #18

Wow. That's pretty bad. kcr Apr 2017 #19

purely a stopgap, not a means of full employment..you'll wear out your car Demonaut Apr 2017 #23

Stopgap is a great way to put it. kcr Apr 2017 #26

+1 Totally agree. n/t FSogol Apr 2017 #32

Thanks FrodosNewPet, I left before a year was up due to the low compensation Demonaut Apr 2017 #22

How much do Uber drivers keep of the fares charged? NewJeffCT Apr 2017 #27

Depends on the city. In Atlanta it's 75% to drivers from UberX. MarvinGardens Apr 2017 #30

I do it part time. MarvinGardens Apr 2017 #31

Last week I got an Uber that was a full size Suv AngryAmish Apr 2017 #35