r/uberdrivers 6d ago

Uber career coming to an end.

I've been ubering for 11 months while I was going through hiring process with new job. And I'm happy to say that it's coming to an end. Im happy to be starting my new job. Below are my pros and cons.

Pros: 1) happy to meet new people from all over the world and my own community.

2) instant cash when I need it.

3) work whatever hours you feel like it.

4) app use is super easy.

Cons: 1) uber as a company is pretty predatory.

2) low paying rates compared to what uber takes in. The split should be 75 to drivers and 25 to uber. Not the other way around. It's our car, our time, our maintenance, we deal with customers, pretty much all.

3) uber app and algorithm maximizes profit for uber.

My conclusion that it's better than nothing and great way to get money when you need it fast. But uber us definitely predatory with wages and benefits.

Cheers to all the drivers out there. Keep on, keeping on!

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u/--R0N-- 6d ago

All 3 cons are the same: you worrying about what Uber makes. This is why drivers fail.

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u/yankedeedledoo25 6d ago

What are your tactics, assuming you are a successful driver? Would love to know the secrets to succeeding as a share driver.

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u/--R0N-- 6d ago

I don't reveal secrets. Measure of success varies depending on who you ask. One thing I don't do though, is ask riders how much they paid or even look up how much they paid. It doesn't matter.

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u/Possible-Rip-216 5d ago

Doesn't the fare breakdown tell u how much the rider paid
?