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leftynyc

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11. Here in NY Uber faces
Fri Apr 21, 2017, 07:24 AM
Apr 2017

competition from Lyft, Via, Juno and those are only the ones I know about. One Uber driver out in CA told us when there Uber really screws over their drivers. Perhaps more competition will put the drivers in the "drivers seat" (I honestly couldn't think of another way to put it).

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
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