The "you work for yourself" mindset really cuts through all the platform economy debate noise. After 5000 rides you've basically got a PhD in rider psychology. The Walmart rule made me laugh but honestly makes total sense once you think about it. I've noticed most drivers have similar unspoken boundaries that keep the gig sustainable longterm. The pay split you mentioned (half-ish of what riders pay) is wild tho, especially when people assume drivers pocket most of it. That disconnect probably fuels alot of the tension around tipping.
Probably. Also, a lot of folks are taking it to/from work to their shitty jobs that I bet don't pay much. My market is either tourism or flat out poverty with little in-between so I don't rely on even assume a tip unless it's a ride to the airport where the odds improve. As for the pay, when I am on a trip, I am on Uber's insurance which I am okay with. I prefer this to the grey area of using your insurance. This is much preferred, and I know I am covered in case of an accident.
The "you work for yourself" mindset really cuts through all the platform economy debate noise. After 5000 rides you've basically got a PhD in rider psychology. The Walmart rule made me laugh but honestly makes total sense once you think about it. I've noticed most drivers have similar unspoken boundaries that keep the gig sustainable longterm. The pay split you mentioned (half-ish of what riders pay) is wild tho, especially when people assume drivers pocket most of it. That disconnect probably fuels alot of the tension around tipping.
Probably. Also, a lot of folks are taking it to/from work to their shitty jobs that I bet don't pay much. My market is either tourism or flat out poverty with little in-between so I don't rely on even assume a tip unless it's a ride to the airport where the odds improve. As for the pay, when I am on a trip, I am on Uber's insurance which I am okay with. I prefer this to the grey area of using your insurance. This is much preferred, and I know I am covered in case of an accident.
Hard to believe. This is better though.
You're right, you never know. Could you have imagined this life 20+ years ago while checking you blackberry between sets of tennis ?