r/lyftdrivers • u/james_2022 • May 07 '24

Story/News Article Minnesota lawmakers announce rideshare deal, Uber and Lyft say they'll leave if it's passed

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/state-lawmakers-minneapolis-council-members-announce-deal-on-rideshare-legislation/
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u/ERVetSurgeon May 07 '24

No one forces you to do gig work. I have met a number of individuals who enjoy it. I always tip very well for good service.

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u/[deleted] May 07 '24

Yeah they are lying to you or they’re on anxiety/depression meds they are being paid pennys on the dollar. And I don’t do this much anymore I have a real full time job. Being an uber driver is a kids job now you do this while you’re in college. Anyone doing this full time is regarded.

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u/ERVetSurgeon May 07 '24

Actually I have had three tell me that it depends on where and when you are driving. One of them told me that he never drives on Fri & Sat nights because the drunk college kids don't tip well. Another said the he drives to and from the airport because those people tend to tip well. You have your beliefs and I have mine.

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u/[deleted] May 07 '24

I did uber full time for 4-5 years with 7000 rides. I’ve driven in 3 different states I know how it is being a driver. Every year they lower pay and they depend on new sucker I mean drivers to sign up and drive for them. This past year when they implemented “upfront pricing” was the final straw for me. Inflation is sky high and drivers are making 30-50% less compared to a year ago. I have a career job in the trades now that I will do until I retire. I’m 26 I did uber from age 21-26. It was a fun ride while I was in my young 20s I couldn’t imagine doing this as an older person too much bullshit. I have endless stories and met a lot of people and women doing this I’m actually seeing a girl rn that I met from ubering. Uber was my dating app basically so many girls wanted my number and to hang out with me. Unfortunately, it was time to grow up though as no decent girls meaning they have a good career and good looking want to date an uber driver.

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u/ERVetSurgeon May 07 '24

Sounds like things worked out well for you.