Uber: my first week as a driver, What I like about it and what I don't like about it.
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My first week driving for Uber.
What I like and what I don't like.
What to expect and a little about how it works and tips on where to pick up the most rides.
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"Not gonna disclose my location"
your accent is a dead giveaway NYC bro... LOL
Lol I'm not sure why I even said that. I saw someone else do it and it just came out. It's not a big deal to know where I drive.
Sal Marone Make sure you ask for a rating when they get out :)
Hey Joe, They pay direct deposit. I made a checking account just for Uber, I find it easier to track my deposits. Feel free to use my code to get the process of getting approved rolling, It you have any questions email me anytime my brother.
I thought it was Jersey
+KingCitaldo125 nope, jersey
I can tell this guy is a real chill dude. thanks for the video bro.
Thank brother, I appreciate that.
+Sal Marone so fun
Something about the name Sal and the NYC accent comforts my soul.
Just did my first drive today. I signed up a couple weeks ago and was basically being forced to drive or have my account forever deactivated. I must say it was cool. 4 rides within an hour. I'm in Chicago. It snowed here today. I would suggest to anyone reading this to invest in some weather tech floor mats. The precision cut ones. I'm gonna get out there tomorrow because the circus is in town.
" Fucking eating a bagel" love this guy!
I love working for Uber, LOVE IT!!!!!
This was an awesome review. Thank you. The only thing I am worried about with driving is I'm a female. So obviously picking up strangers and safety is a concern of mine. I really need to make some money though so I'm going to try it out. I just finished my application and I can now start driving. I plan to start tomorrow.
+deederrs Did you driving yet? Was curious...I'm also concerned about the same being a girl and all. let me know if you tried it and how it went.
Your name and accent tells us where you drive lol. Helpful video!
mcord21 lol
Thanks. Great information for new drivers. Have a great day Dude!
Appreciate the tips homie..I just started driving yesterday and I'm feelin it!
+Maximus30 Awesome! Good luck, be safe out there my man.
The clues gave it away (at least for me). Highly dense, close to trains, and the airport. All i'm thinking is Manhattan NY. The accent just confirmed everything lol
really smart guy
He doesn't want to tell us where he drives but if the accent is any indication, we already know. :)
Thanks Sal. Good advise! Started parking in areas where fewer drivers are and got more hits! Peace!
Just to clarify for anybody thinking about driving for Uber a customer not rating you does not hurt your rating
thanks for clarifying. I read the uber guidelines on ratings and never said anything about customers not rating you hurts you. Thanks
Thanks for the tips brother. Became a driver today. Your tips and your experiences made me feel a lot better about this decision!
I'm glad to here that my brother. Good luck. Driver safe my friend.
Like your accent doesn't give away where you are from :-) And the winter clothes. And the background as seen from your rear window. And the Dunkin Donuts referral. And your name, Sal. Thanks Sal. Good luck with Uber.
I highly recommend working with Uber as well.
Thanks. I am doing a report on Uber for a college course I am taking. I'm getting all the information I can.
Good video, very helpful. I just started today didn't make anything but I know that there's going to be good days and there's going to be bad days and I'm kind of like you I'm not into the bar scene I don't want anybody to throw up in my car so good information, very helpful👍
Great video, I just started lm looking forward to it. I think it helps to have a positive attitude also! Which you have and a nice personality. I'm going to get the passenger app as well, that was great info!
+laura j phillips Thanks Laura, Good luck out there. Drive safe my dear.
lol facking eatin a begal, best quote ever 10/10
I just started myself and like it so far.
Steve Huff It's great for extra cash.
This is similar to courier driving which is good income also. Keep in mind that you don't make any money if your car is not moving.
Jesus my car is 19 yrs old fml
I know a guy who is an uber driver too, and when he's not on a film gig that's how he gets his income.
Just started in Chicago, clearly you are in New York or New Jersey (the accent gives it away) I am also going to focus on the daytime commutes to avoid any of the late night troubles. Hope to see more videos from you & #UberOn also how's SideCar in your market have you tried it? It does well in Chicago in certain areas
Thanks for the helpful info. Very encouraging!
Awesome video! Thanks for the info!
+supralorenzo01 Thanks brother
we need this up in Humboldt County, Ca!
thank you sir, excellent video.
+Robert Vaughan Thanks brother
great tips
He sounds like a great driver!
Thanks for taking the time to make great informative video. :)
Absolutely 20 times better than those fucked up $7/hour menial jobs that are offered around.
Too bad Uber didn´t exist when I was living in Canada. I´d DEFINITELY have applied for it!!
+Mark Molson For sure my man. You're not going to retire driving Uber, but if your safe and enjoy people then you will do well. And there is freedom in driving when you want in your own car.
Great review. I would imagine weekends are good too.
+Andrea Lodden /yes for sure, those are the busiest times.
I think if I go for Uber since I currently work 7:30-4 and have a hour drive Ive thought about if I do work for Uber to work aroudn 6-8 or 6-9 Monday-Thursday unless I decide to take a day off during the week. And Friday stick around until 10 and work most of the day Saturday then take Sunday off to be with family and go to church. Im not working during the bar scene either.
That's my only concern, but I have been emailing back and fourth with uber and according to them I don't need a tlc license or plates
Jajaja that accent is str8 from new york lol gotcha there buddy now i know where u drive jaja lol
If a passenger doesn't give you a rating at all, that doesn't lower your rating, it has no effect on it. Since your rating was a 4.5, it means that some of your passengers that did rate you did rate you below 5 stars. Impossible to get all 5 stars. Some passengers just rate a 3 if the trip was fine and there were no problems.
+Sean Dudley I maintain a 4.8, Sometimes I go down to 4.6 it matter on how many 5 star ratings you get. so if you did say 35 rides and only 20 rated you then it would bring it down. Its not a perfect system thats for sure, but you have to get below 3.5 consistently for your account to in danger.
Sal Marone
The rating system is based completely off of rated rides. If you have someone who doesn't rate you, it doesn't count at all, for or against you. If you did 35 rides, and 20 gave you 5 stars, you should go up, and the 15 that didn't rate you would have no effect that all. That is what I see happen when I am rated.
+Sean Dudley Good to know. I've had a 5 rating a couple of weeks but then it would usually go down to 4.8. But I only drive part time so I think it's easier to attain with less time spent on the road. Thanks for the good information my brother.
I've been thinking of doing uber too but I'm worried I could get a drunk person in my car. But that's more likely if you do uber at night and on major holidays like st Patrick's and Fourth of July
+Elizabeth Schiada Yes that's usually the only times you would have to worry about things like that for sure. I stick to the day time hours and Its fine.
This uber driver business sounds interesting. So what are the things of being a uber driver you don't like about? And when you become a driver what brand car should you use?
Things changed now. You can have a 2001+ in most states now.
Thanks!
Great tips! Cute too!
I should do this since I live in Manhattan
The city guys do well
Welp I just found my self a job when I turn 21 :-)
Killerbill54 Gaming same😂👍
Pull a maaaad Drift and get extra tips
+Aj Rodillo running intersection's "yellow" lights works too.
Lmfao
great video Sal. I'm also an Uber driver.... I noticed the same thing with my rating going slightly down slowly even though I've had like 100% great rides. Are you sure that if the rider doesn't rate me, that my rating drops?? That would be good to know so I can maybe subtly tell my really good riders to rate me good or something. Slip it in with a joke or something so it's not obnoxious but they know to rate me.
I think some people are just never satisfied. I'm down to a 4.79 lately. I was around 4.85 for the longest time. I have been hitting the surges more often, and I think when riders sober up and see what they paid, they take it out on me.
Good video! Wish he discussed how the earnings work a little more..
April Williams The way earning worked was different when I made this video. I get 20% of my fares and now they offer new drivers to pay 25%. The fare structure of different in every market, and varies from state to state. In Nj I believe it's $1.05 initial fare and then .30 per mile. I'm not sure if those are the exact numbers but it goes like that. Where you get paid a low amount per mile. Truthfully there isn't much money in it anymore.
That is the heaviest New York accent I have ever heard.
Roxasthesupersaiyan LOL I can't help it I guess.
You itemize for your taxes? I just use the standard 57.5 cents per mile deduction. Paid $150 on $6000 for 2015. Started driving in October 2015.
its been 4 months can make a new update video of your uber experience
Update coming this week my brother. You're right it's time for it.
Nice Vid. Sal !!
Sal, let me ask your opinion, what would be some good four door cars to use for UBER? What do you drive? Toyota Camry? Ford Escape hybrid? What do other UBER drivers you have met use? I'm going to be out of work soon so I have to weigh out my options. I appreciate your thoughts on the matter. Thanks.
I drive a Toyota Corolla, ButI see alot of people with the Camry and the Focus, I guess any 4 cylinder 4 door car will do but those cars seem to be the most popular for Uber X
how often do you get paid in a month? every week every two weeks?
I am in my last step and they're making it hard for me to start driving. I need that inspection form to pass. I can't wait to start driving
Did your inspection ever pass?
My inspection passed, only problem is they continue to go around the bush and not hire me yet. I gave up on them and moved on.
Thank you Excursion. I am already driving
Amazing video, man. Amazing.
Nostradante Thanks brother
Sal Marone I'll be popping my video tomorrow. Thank you for the inspiration!
he lives and drives in New Jersey. he didnt mention anything about nyc tlc
very helpful vid
I live in little rock, Ar think this would be a good spot to drive ??
Just a college kid trying to make it through rn
choosing my own hours would really be a great thing for me.
Do you guys have like a price thing in your ride like the Taxis do so you would know how much to pay when you reach your destination?
try offering free water, brings ratings way up
+bostonofcourse2 Thats a a great suggestion, Thank you my brother!
north jersey or NY
Cool
I wanna become a Ubber driver too. Can I use my truck I have a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado? It's 4 door.
I believe so, It has to be 4 door and less then 10 years old. I think you can also qualify for Uber SUV also
Use the link in the description.
love the video
I drive for uber and i hate picking up ladys with kids. Im not goign to get a ticket for not having a child seat that. I also hate driving to NYC coming back to NJ takes 25mnts plus traffic i hate it waste of time.
Sounds like you hate alot of things, Maybe you should look into buying a used car seat and keeping it in the trunk, or maybe Uber simply isn't for you.
Boston
Also how does drivers pay? In cash? With a credit card?
When are you making another video?
I'm thinking of doing an update video this week.
Ah, sucks that you need a car less than 10 years old. I have an 05 Honda that only has 100,000km/62137.119 miles on it.
I would write to them or go to a local office if there is one set up in your area and explain and see if there is something they can do for you.
Does Uber allow you to have guns in your car if it's legal under your local laws?
best one yet, i got one question what happens if the customer puts on the request it is just them and then when you get there there is a child or a friend etc. i was under the impression they have to enter the correct info to get a correct quote or estimate.
Thank you, Uber doesn't charge by the person. So as long as there's not too many people to fit in your vehicle then it's fine. I once showed up at a stop and the 2 girls were going to the airport and had too many bags to fit. So I had them cancel the trip and call Uber SUV instead.
glad to know and i appreciate your quick response. give me your reference number i am going to get into the driving for uber i just bought a 08 HHR panel wagon. hopefully uber will pay for itself.
+triscuit crackedpepper I'm glad to hear it. You will do great. I have a link page in the description of this video feel free you start your application through that link. Good luck. Let me know how you do.
Very handsome uber driver 😍
Good video and interesting take on your experience. I just started making videos to. Be sure to check them out and like. I'll be looking at more of your videos. Keep it up.
I'm interested in driving for Uber, but I can't find auto insurance that will cover me driving for Uber. Got a suggestion for that?
Douglas Huston Yes, there is no need to inform your insurance company that you will be driving with Uber, you are covered under Ubers insurance when you have a customer in the car.
What if someone tries to run off without paying?
+HighChurro All Uber fares are paid through a credit or debt card. The pay arrangement is already made between Uber and the passenger. No cash is exchanged.
My question to you is, what happens if someone get's sick in you're car?
Elliott Ropell That's a good question. What you do it take photo's of the mess and have the car professionally cleaned. You send the receipt into Uber and they reimburse you right away. It's an inconvenience but they do take care of it.
Sal Marone How are doing taxes for Uber?
Elliott Ropell talk to a CPA and see what they recommend. Some people file yearly, some file quarterly. It depends on your state and how much you make in a year.
Newark.
So no exceptions for 2 doors? I gotta clean license.
Ben McGready Hey Ben, from what I understand its only 4 door cars with no exceptions, but they do offer financing through Uber you can inquire about.
do you pay for the gasoline or uber does?
cool.
+David V Thank you sir
I love driving for uber.....it sucks that the owner of uber is working as hard as he can to replace drivers with unmanned cars....he want us all fire in 4 years or less........
do you have to be registered with tlc and have your car plates changed to be a uber driver??? I already started my application with uber, but I just to make sure I don't need a tlc license here in NY. did you have to get TLC license?
You do need to have TLC plates in NY. I'm pretty sure Uber can help you with that. I would write to customer service and ask about it. Here in NJ you don't need TLC plates as of yet. I'm not sure if that will eventually change do to upcoming events happening with Uber here in NJ.
do you have to furnish your own car?
Will Uber allow a 2009 Ford Focus SE Sedan with over 213,000 miles on it to be used for Uber? Ive thought about becoming a Uber driver part time as I currently work in a mailroom and would like to do it to build up a savings to buy a new car.
MrWill1985 yes that should work fine for uber, I don't see a problem. Uber also can help you get a car, look into Uber financing.
Whenever someone says they love driving for uber i'm waiting for them to point me to their affiliate link because clearly they hate it and they're trying to get paid from their affiliate link.
mynellemail Nell I actually did love it at the time I made this video. It was before they dropped the fares and we were actually making money. I had 5000 views on this video and didn't even know it. Someone emailed me and told me to add my link in my description because he made money like that with Lift. I've since went to work for a private Limo company driving coach busses making a lot more money and a lot less hassle.
Sal Marone ok now that makes sense. Uber/lyft sucks now. All the hassle and risk for forced $3 rides especially if u have a luxury vehicle still doing $3 rides.
mynellemail Nell exactly. It's not good. They went way too cheap. They should have emphasized good service and screening the drivers better and not just be the cheapest. It was a poor marketing strategy.
How difficult and tedious is the process for submit the taxes? Do you do it monthly or yearly?
I do it yearly, but someone recommended to me that maybe doing it quarterly is better. I would talk to a CPA and ask some questions
Do ubers charge a lot of money for concerts
You have to have a clean license I have 1 ticket almost 3 years ago will that affect working for Uber? thanks for the video
Hey Robert I don't think it would affect anything. Fill out the app. See what happens. They do a full back ground check and driving abstract. Worst case is they tell you how to correct it or they don't accept you but at least you tried. Use the link in the video to get the process started if you like.
Ho man im just staring today uber i 😍😍😍😍😍
what is your referral bonus? it doesn't say on the linked page. I'm in SoCal. thx
I'm not sure what it is right now. Things have changed since I've made this video. Every city is different. I think it might only $100 for Cali.
Wait is this your full time job?
No I said in the video it wasn't. it was also a long time ago.
One question did you get a welcoming kit?
I don't remember if I received an actual welcoming kit. It may have just been email. I know if you don't want to use your own phone then Uber will rent one to you for I believe $10 a week and a $200 deposit I believe. And they have places they hold meetings where they help you finish your application and distribute phones.
my question is how do get pay by uber they sent you a check or direct deposit in your account? thanks!
+Mahi Fofana Its gets direct deposited into your account every week. I personally opened a separate checking account just for Uber, it helps me keep better track of my money.
Thanks
How much can you make in a day? Can you make a 100.00 a day?
What if you had an accident a year ago. Very minor. Please write back.
It depends where you drive but $100 a day is very possible if you put the hours in. I don't know about your accident. you can use my link to get the ball rolling and they will run your info and tell you if there is any problems. My link is in the description.
hey guys can you anwser this question i have : if i wamted to drive for uber and make 150 to 300 bucks a week how long do you think ill have to work ( hours, days) to make that much? i live in LA
Hey @mannyman I would say you have to work a minimum of 30 hours at week to make that much, There will good days and better days, but you can make that fairly easy.
Does your name need to be on the insurance and registration of the car you are driving or can I drive my parent's car? I am 21 so I have that eligibility.
+Benjamin Ehlers The insurance can be in your parents name but they would have to add your name to the insurance and be in the insurance card.
would you recommend for one to just drive to the airport and look for rides?
I'm not sure what city you are wanting to work but in NJ they recently just banned is from the airports again. Plus there is no incentive as far as cost for us to circle the airports so I wouldn't recommend. The best thing to do is put the app on and just go with the flow. Try to pick up in the area of your last drop off and use as little gas as possible when you don't have a customer in the car.
+Sal Marone I'm in Fort Lauderdale and the area I live in is always dead. I'm thinking about going to the FTL airport, but don't know. Downtown Miami is always busy, but Miami is an hour from me.
money is good but what about the wear and tear on your car?
Like any business there are expenses that come along with it. It's the price of doing business. Uber has options to finance a vehicle at selected dealerships and the monthly payment comes right out of your earnings. When driving Uber you're not an "employee" of Uber, you're a independent contractor so having and using your own vehicle is part of it. A lot of people have a hard time wrapping their head around that. Uber is not for the person that has an employee mindset.
+Sal Marone This is nothing more then uninsured taxi's. good luck if you get into an accident trying to see if your business car without commercial insurance will pay for your car
James Fitzgerald Once you receive a request and your on your way to pick up you are then under Uber's insurance. The policy at that point covers up to 50k. Once you pick up a passenger the insurance goes up to 1.5 Million. If the app is not on than you are under your own insurance. It is recommended that you sit parked and wait for a call, 1) to save gas and 2) to lessen your chances of getting into an accident which would stop you from driving and there for put you in a position to not make money. I have been in an accident and Uber covered all expenses.
+Sal Marone the driver and the car are not insured only the customer and the customer is insured door to door. every state law states a commercial vehicle must have commercial vehicle insurance. your insurance company will tell you this.
+James Fitzgerald I'm not saying your wrong. But I think the issue is that "ride sharing" is not yet considered a commercial vehicle. A lot of people drive for Uber part time. I personally go weeks and even months without driving sometimes. So if it was a traditional cab service where you were dispatching a lot of cars then I'm sure commercial insurance would be better enforced. It's like telling the guy who delivers pizza or Chinese food that he should have commerical insurance. It's a part time gig for most people and truth be told the money isn't great and if people were paying out the nose for more insurance it would be less worth it than it already is.