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Strong statement and fair play to them for standing behind their operators.

by ripb 12y ago

morganvachon 12y ago
It's a strong statement, yes. But will they follow through? They've screwed their drivers over many times in the past.
- ripb 12y ago
  Out of interest, could you give examples? Because abandoning Uber operators at a time of transition, or industry revolution as it could be called, would in many ways undermine its expansion if potential operators have abandonment to fear.
  - morganvachon 12y ago
    http://pando.com/2014/09/04/uber-continues-to-screw-its-partners-now-by-forcing-uber-black-drivers-accept-uberx-fares/ http://pando.com/2014/09/04/uber-continues-to-screw-its-part... http://www.buzzfeed.com/johanabhuiyan/uber-drivers-are-protesting http://www.buzzfeed.com/johanabhuiyan/uber-drivers-are-prote... http://uberpeople.net/threads/deactivated-3rd-time-in-5-weeks-screw-this.966/ http://uberpeople.net/threads/deactivated-3rd-time-in-5-week... "In a week of driving (24 rides), you'll only make $312 once Uber's taken its cut" - http://la.curbed.com/archives/2014/02/8_secrets_you_learn_being_an_uber_driver_in_los_angeles.php http://la.curbed.com/archives/2014/02/8_secrets_you_learn_be... http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/07/07/uber-s-battle-against-its-drivers-continues.html http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/07/07/uber-s-batt... http://www.thewire.com/business/2014/06/uber-drivers-protest-their-employer/373388/ http://www.thewire.com/business/2014/06/uber-drivers-protest... http://www.businessinsider.com/undercover-uber-driver-short-changed-in-virtually-every-way-possible-2014-4 http://www.businessinsider.com/undercover-uber-driver-short-...
    - ripb 12y ago
      Very interesting, thank you very much.
    - Dylan16807 12y ago
      Yeah, most of those are uber screwing over drivers. Except the one you quoted, which really confuses me. It's not uber's fault if demand is low in a particular location. Heck, that's actually a pretty good rate, full-time minimum wage for only doing a ride every two hours.
      - morganvachon 12y ago
        The reason I included that one is because Uber pushes the fantasy that you can make enough money in a weekend of driving to replace your full time job. The reality is that competition is fierce, especially in larger markets, and unless you're a reckless, aggressive driver you'll never make enough in a full week to pay for the brand new car they require you to drive along with a living wage. Basically, you end up an indentured servant, getting pennies on the dollar.

Strong statement and fair play to them for standing behind their operators.

by ripb 12y ago

Strong statement and fair play to them for standing behind their operators.

morganvachon 12y ago

It's a strong statement, yes. But will they follow through? They've screwed their drivers over many times in the past.

ripb 12y ago
Out of interest, could you give examples? Because abandoning Uber operators at a time of transition, or industry revolution as it could be called, would in many ways undermine its expansion if potential operators have abandonment to fear.
- morganvachon 12y ago
  http://pando.com/2014/09/04/uber-continues-to-screw-its-partners-now-by-forcing-uber-black-drivers-accept-uberx-fares/ http://pando.com/2014/09/04/uber-continues-to-screw-its-part... http://www.buzzfeed.com/johanabhuiyan/uber-drivers-are-protesting http://www.buzzfeed.com/johanabhuiyan/uber-drivers-are-prote... http://uberpeople.net/threads/deactivated-3rd-time-in-5-weeks-screw-this.966/ http://uberpeople.net/threads/deactivated-3rd-time-in-5-week... "In a week of driving (24 rides), you'll only make $312 once Uber's taken its cut" - http://la.curbed.com/archives/2014/02/8_secrets_you_learn_being_an_uber_driver_in_los_angeles.php http://la.curbed.com/archives/2014/02/8_secrets_you_learn_be... http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/07/07/uber-s-battle-against-its-drivers-continues.html http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/07/07/uber-s-batt... http://www.thewire.com/business/2014/06/uber-drivers-protest-their-employer/373388/ http://www.thewire.com/business/2014/06/uber-drivers-protest... http://www.businessinsider.com/undercover-uber-driver-short-changed-in-virtually-every-way-possible-2014-4 http://www.businessinsider.com/undercover-uber-driver-short-...
  - ripb 12y ago
    Very interesting, thank you very much.
  - Dylan16807 12y ago
    Yeah, most of those are uber screwing over drivers. Except the one you quoted, which really confuses me. It's not uber's fault if demand is low in a particular location. Heck, that's actually a pretty good rate, full-time minimum wage for only doing a ride every two hours.
    - morganvachon 12y ago
      The reason I included that one is because Uber pushes the fantasy that you can make enough money in a weekend of driving to replace your full time job. The reality is that competition is fierce, especially in larger markets, and unless you're a reckless, aggressive driver you'll never make enough in a full week to pay for the brand new car they require you to drive along with a living wage. Basically, you end up an indentured servant, getting pennies on the dollar.