Anyone with Uber experience?
#11
I did get the cost up front. I just thought it would be cheaper. It was rush hour, which may have something to do with it. The car was immaculate and the drive was fine. I think it is definitely a good idea in many cases.
I don't know where I got the idea that it was cheap.
I don't know where I got the idea that it was cheap.
#12
Super Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
Posts: 4,391
And, yes, the tip is included in the fare.
#13
Uber drivers are independent contractors I think, but regardless I've never had a job that required a vehicle where I wasn't responsible for all insurance. And I seriously doubt Uber provides any medical insurance if that was what you mean?
What I know of Uber is Bonnie Hunter's prebooked cab was 1+ hour late to take her to the airport for her Japan flight.
What I know of Uber is Bonnie Hunter's prebooked cab was 1+ hour late to take her to the airport for her Japan flight.
#14
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Mableton, GA
Posts: 11,328
We use Uber and Lyft successfully. We both drive so mainly use it for the drive to the airport. Two fares going and coming usually works out cheaper than the parking lot we use. We don't like taking a shuttle to an offsite lot. We also use it if we are going into town with no good parking. We have never had an issue with a driver/car, etc. Some drivers are chatty in a benign way and some don't talk. One driver had three GPS systems up!
Here is something about being a driver includes insurance talk but doesn't say the minimum coverage required. That may be elsewhere
requirements
Here is something about being a driver includes insurance talk but doesn't say the minimum coverage required. That may be elsewhere
requirements
Last edited by Stitchnripper; 01-24-2019 at 07:31 AM.
#15
Hi friends,
Today I had my first Uber experience. It was a very long day with my son, Mom, and all kinds of stuff in our large city. I have trouble driving on freeways. I get really panicky. So I took an Uber home.
What I didn't expect was the price- 23.50. For some reason I thought it was a lot cheaper. And I gave him a 5.00 tip, which I wanted to do. So it was almost 30.00
I only took it one way.
Experiences?
Thanks
Today I had my first Uber experience. It was a very long day with my son, Mom, and all kinds of stuff in our large city. I have trouble driving on freeways. I get really panicky. So I took an Uber home.
What I didn't expect was the price- 23.50. For some reason I thought it was a lot cheaper. And I gave him a 5.00 tip, which I wanted to do. So it was almost 30.00
I only took it one way.
Experiences?
Thanks
#18
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 287
In the Uber requirements link, it showed this:
"Your car, whether an accident was your fault or not, is covered up to the cash value of your vehicle after a $1,000 deductible.
Liability for injury or damage to third parties for at least $1 million for a covered claim.
Uninsured or underinsured motorists and hit-and-run accidents for at least $1 million for a covered claim."
"Your car, whether an accident was your fault or not, is covered up to the cash value of your vehicle after a $1,000 deductible.
Liability for injury or damage to third parties for at least $1 million for a covered claim.
Uninsured or underinsured motorists and hit-and-run accidents for at least $1 million for a covered claim."
Last edited by mmunchkins; 01-24-2019 at 08:36 AM. Reason: add the word Uber
#19
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 2,525
The insurance aspect would bother me. My friend drove for Lyft. It was lucrative, but her insurance company required her to increase her coverage at a substantial cost. You are running a "business" and as such need the proper coverage. She stopped driving because the insurance was too expensive. I think this may vary by state and insurance company.
The Lyft coverage also depended on whether she had passengers, or was on her way to or from picking a fare up.
The Lyft coverage also depended on whether she had passengers, or was on her way to or from picking a fare up.
#20
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 9,727
Thank you, mmunchkins. That's good information. Hopefully, Uber keeps up with whether or not their driver's are carrying the required amounts.
Here's an interesting article about Uber and insurance. Something I hadn't thought about is that some insurance companies won't cover Uber drivers since they have personal car insurance and when driving are operating a business. So even if they have the coverage, they won't pay if you are in an accident and end up in the hospital. You'll be on the hook for whatever your insurance company doesn't pay.
https://www.policygenius.com/blog/in...snt-want-know/
Here's an interesting article about Uber and insurance. Something I hadn't thought about is that some insurance companies won't cover Uber drivers since they have personal car insurance and when driving are operating a business. So even if they have the coverage, they won't pay if you are in an accident and end up in the hospital. You'll be on the hook for whatever your insurance company doesn't pay.
https://www.policygenius.com/blog/in...snt-want-know/
Last edited by cashs_mom; 01-24-2019 at 02:49 PM.
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