Uber Cuts Back on Promotions: Is the Party Over?: Rideshare Drivers React

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Uber Cuts Back on Promotions: Is the Party Over?

When many drivers took off from rideshare driving due to the pandemic, Uber and Lyft began trying to win them back with big incentives and promotions. But have those good times ended? Readers weigh in. 

Here’s what readers are saying:

One driver in Georgia shared just how different certain regions of the country can be when it comes to promotions:

“Uber promotions have been non-existent for me for a long time. I'm in Macon, Ga about an hour or so from Atlanta. Lyft consistently has some kind of promotion all the time. I'm not getting a lot of ride requests with Uber… So I will usually go with whomever I'm getting the most ride request and promotions, which is Lyft.

Chime in on the discussion here.

What Should You Wear While Driving?

Does it really matter what drivers wear while on the road? Some say it does - and some say it really doesn’t matter!

Here’s what readers are saying:

For the most part, drivers agreed being clean and fresh-smelling was key, even above the type of clothes you wear:

“I’m always complimented on my style. I’m clean and hygienic. I hear how a lot of men smell bad. One customer told me she could smell her Uber driver’s stinky hair and body odor from the back seat.”

This driver shares that while he dresses appropriately for rideshare, it doesn’t seem to make a difference in tips:

“I think it needs to be a good cross between comfortable and professional. I personally wear jeans, no holes, and a polo shirt and then on holidays or what we call ‘red Friday’ in Kansas City during the football season, I will wear a football jersey shirt or dress appropriately for a holiday. Either way I generally don’t see any specific uptick in ratings or tips…”

Chime in on the discussion here.

Uber CEO on CNBC 'Things Honestly Are Great' - Reaction!

So Uber’s CEO went on CNBC recently to talk about how things are ‘great’ with the company - really? Drivers feel differently about this news. 

Here’s what readers are saying:

One commenter argues that things might actually be great for Uber because of the costs they’re able to pass on to customers and drivers:

“With car prices sky-high and the cost of fuel and maintenance becoming increasingly more expensive, Uber is justifiably capitalizing on the situation by charging the riders higher prices BUT not passing that along to the drivers.”

Chime in on the discussion here.