Uber and DoorDash drivers face inconsistent earnings
10 posts across 3 communities in the last 30 days; 70% from r/uberdrivers.
“Last week, minimum rides east of the Garden State Parkway were $8-9. Last night they i had all my rides range up from $5.01 to $6 for most short rides. Instead of making $200 in 6-7 hours overnight, i netted just $124 and that included tips of $20. After careful consideration of…”
“Is the price usually the same when scheduling in advance barring things like surge pricing? I need an airport ride tomorrow morning and am considering scheduling in advance for tonight but I want to make sure I actually get a driver and the price doesn’t drop.”
“Any one else see these? This is at MSP every day there are bonuses for hours when there are no flights.”
Drivers for Uber and DoorDash express concerns about market differences, airport staging fees versus fares, and fluctuating gold status requirements. These factors impact driver income and perceived value of the platform.
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“Is the price usually the same when scheduling in advance barring things like surge pricing? I need an airport ride tomorrow morning and am considering scheduling in advance for tonight but I want to make sure I actually get a driver and the price doesn’t…”
If anyone dashes in Cincinnati can you comment or dm me? I can message you too i just have questions. Im trying to make more money but the pickups and parking are…
(Chicago) submitted by /u/No-Chapter1389 [link] [comments]
“so here I am visting from florida where I live I see 2$ base all day and tips on top. I usually make 1000$ a week on average I came to NJ and I made $825 in 5 days, wayyyy less mileage vs Florida and the base pay here is 2$ to 28$!!! I’ve never seen it like that before. I’m driving in million dollar neighbors and other hoods most would never go to. and the hood pays the best!! I haven’t seen one offer lower than 5$ and when ppl say it’s all about market I can say this for sure. you can make the”
“St.louis,MO 34% acceptance rate. Mostly airport rides/reservations. submitted by /u/sakto_lang34 [link] [comments]”
“Any one else see these? This is at MSP every day there are bonuses for hours when there are no flights. submitted by /u/Wonderful_Ear_6541 [link] [comments]”
“I just started on Thursday (1 block) And I did 3 yesterday. Is this good for Seattle area? submitted by /u/celestialbuu [link] [comments]”
“Last week, minimum rides east of the Garden State Parkway were $8-9. Last night they i had all my rides range up from $5.01 to $6 for most short rides. Instead of making $200 in 6-7 hours overnight, i netted just $124 and that included tips of $20. After careful consideration of Dara’s new system, after several years of driving, i dropped from full time to part time when pay fell too low, but this might push me out the door completely. Anyone else in NJ see their pay and quest value drop 30%? &#”
“I ask because I intentionally avoid waiting in these lots because I feel the fares are not worth much more than those around airport.. and it seems the time spent waiting for a run is money not being made.. very curious of y’all thoughts. submitted by /u/Cold-Effort-8415 [link] [comments]”