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> Then I’ve discovered first-hand that more and more Uber riders are calling ahead to ask for your destination to see if it’s “worth it” to pick you up. When I
by hamandcheese 10y ago
> Then I’ve discovered first-hand that more and more Uber riders are calling ahead to ask for your destination to see if it’s “worth it” to pick you up.
When I use Uber the first question it asks is the destination. I assume this is seen by the driver, no? Why would they have to call?
- shalmanese 10y agoRidesharing apps don't reveal destination to the driver until they arrive at the pickup. This is to prevent drivers from only picking good rides and leaving riders in the lurch. One of the main selling point of Uber in some cities is that they would get you to places taxis refused to go.
- dorfsmay 10y agoI thought Uber was about pure capitalism, with surge pricing and all. I actually thought that drivers knew the destination and that the price was going up until a driver accepted the ride.
- electriclove 10y agoUber asks for the destination but doesn't share it with the driver until they pick you up.
- hamandcheese 10y agoInteresting. In Orlando, Fl I have never been called ahead of time and I use Uber rather frequently. Different markets I suppose. It's also pretty easy to drive considerable distances around here.
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