I've had a long time to think about what I would do when Charlotte hit. For certain, I won't do events anymore for any reason. Why would I want to subject myself to Soul crushing traffic and a greater chance to get a ticket for a few extra dollars. It's not worth it for me
Their stock price is dropping like a rock. They've got to try to convince investors they can be profitable by squeezing the drivers even if there's nothing left to squeeze. It's really the only way they could think of to increase revenues right now. I hope they will lose what little market share they have and file for bankruptcy next year.
Keep it up, Lyft. You're well on your way to bankruptcy. See you at $0.60/share. :coolio:
ALL of this is only going to get worse as both companies go public and not only have to open their books, but constantly satisfy investors. We know how reactionary the market is too. In my opinion, they are only looking to survive long enough until full automation arrives, and even if it doesn’t, those working rideshare during the next few years will bear the burden.
ALL of this is only going to get worse as both companies go public and not only have to open their books, but constantly satisfy investors. We know how reactionary the market is too. In my opinion, they are only looking to survive long enough until full automation arrives, and even if it doesn't, those working rideshare during the next few years will bear the burden.
Lyft's app can be down for few months, i probably wouldnt even notice it if it was down or not.
5 years with Uber: almost 2900 trips
3 1/2 years with Lyft: 457 trips
And out of the 457 trips; probably 57 of them were PTd up. No big deal for me.
When Uber brings the flat i will cry n quit but until then im still anting.
So how exactly does this work? From what I read on the Lyfts website, you are guaranteed the extra bonus if you are in the personal zone without mattering if the pax is inside as well or not. If they keep using the same pink areas that appear during PT, then the chances of getting a bonus are now increased. Problem is that Im pretty sure those bonuses will be around $1-3 extra, which is trash.
Does anybody know if there is a conversion betwern PT and PPZ? Like when it was 25%pt now that will mean $1.50 extra, or when it was 75%pt now that will mean $4, something like that?
If they still give consecutive bonuses like $6 for 3 in a row, and you can also get the ppz bonus together, then doing shorties wouldnt be that bad.
So how exactly does this work? From what I read on the Lyfts website, you are guaranteed the extra bonus if you are in the personal zone without mattering if the pax is inside as well or not. If they keep using the same pink areas that appear during PT, then the chances of getting a bonus are now increased. Problem is that Im pretty sure those bonuses will be around $1-3 extra, which is trash.
Does anybody know if there is a conversion betwern PT and PPZ? Like when it was 25%pt now that will mean $1.50 extra, or when it was 75%pt now that will mean $4, something like that?
If they still give consecutive bonuses like $6 for 3 in a row, and you can also get the ppz bonus together, then doing shorties wouldnt be that bad.
I always asked myself why doesnt OC have flat surges with Uber like SD, IE, VENTURA counties by now.
LA market is one of the biggest markets for rideshare so i understand they probably dont want to risk of bringing flat n not being able to meet the demands due to drivers quitting n losing moneyyy....but OC ? ???
I thought since its the next closest county next to LA where riders commute from/to alot they may keep it as long as LA has regular surges.
But either way, dont worry guys, u guys are always welcome to come to LA n work like u guys always have been.
This was coming sooner or later. I am suprised they held out this long. Either way, Uber will be soon to follow. Everyone enjoy your flat surge summer.
Nothing concrete. Uber makes it deliberately vague.
The biggest determinant is what the rider pays. If rider's paying Surge you MAY get it extended. If they're not paying Surge you could have a $4 Surge and drive them to Phoenix and you only get $4.
Full automation will arrive sometime after the Second Coming of Christ. So please recalculate. Uber and Lyft are a virtual Ponzi Scheme.
The float in this case is a little more complex than Ponzi - but float it is: It's provided by driver's undercompensated labor and the banks that finance the driver's vehicles and finally, hapless investors.
As it stands smart drivers (slaves) do Uber during rush hr and lyft at night. Primetime/ surge are broken (corrupt) and lyft/Uber have almost completely turned over actual drivers. So U/L 1 point. Drivers negative 500. The only option you guys have is to STOP! Time to find a side gig. Lol
Now I decline surge rides... turn app off or last ride option going into surge areas.Had a lady from Miami, going to visit her mom, who was at the hospital.. she mentioned she is paying extra, most uncomfortable ride ever ?few dollars - or + not going to matter in 5 years... Just do another run and make up the surge
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