Author: Duane Mitchell
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Another Unhappy Customer
More and more riders want to know how much the driver is getting paid. They know it’s not much in comparison to what they pay. They are not happy with getting price gouged. This is especially true for rides to the airport. Here, they have no choice but to accept whatever Uber offers them for…
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Angry Passenger
Today’s photo is of the original and first ever Dunkin’ Donuts. It’s in Quincy Massachusetts. It has the original styling and they just did some remodeling. It’s just more history in the Boston area.  Passengers are encouraged to ask the driver how much they’re getting paid. For the first time I had a passenger…
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$4.43 – E. Boston to Quincy
It’s a misty morning at 6:00am in Boston. Hopefully the adverse weather translates to higher demand. Here’s an Uber ride which is very similar to the Lyft ride I wrote about in a previous post. That one was 9.4 miles and this one is 9.23 miles. Both had tunnel tolls. The upfront fare is $10.61.…
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$1.79 – Harvard to Logan
Stopped at this Panera Bread in Watertown Square. It’s so new that it’s not even on their app yet. This is all there is to it. There’s no tables no seating. It’s sort of like a ride I did this morning. Nothing to it. Not even any earnings. This is terrible. Harvard Square to Logan…
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Guilt Tipping: Uber Fares Are Getting Lower
McGrath Highway in Cambridge. On my way to a pit stop at the McDonald’s up the street. More and more I’m getting “guilt tips”. That’s where the customer knows how little the driver is paid and gives a large tip out of guilt. Here’s an example. This passenger gave a tip of nearly 75%!! The…
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App Drivers Union Meeting
A meeting of the new App Drivers Union today. There’s a lot of work left to do. It’s going to be a long tough ride.  People from every country in the world are here today. Many are newly arrived. They don’t know the language and they don’t know the culture. This is their entry…
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Slow Dreary December Day
Even the cash day workers aren’t out this morning. Normally there would be about 15. Standing in groups of 3 to 6. I only see 2 in total this morning. Uber is slow as well. I’m thinking about the recent vote here regarding ballot question #3. This will allow ridehail drivers to form a union.…
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Driving Rideshare: The Gamble of Earnings
Happy Sunday morning from the Panera bread in Chelsea. Driving rideshare is a gamble. Even when it looks like you’re going to get something good they will change it. Maybe my chances of making money will be better at the Encore Casino that’s over my shoulder? Surge and bonuses Starting off the morning at my…
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Rainy November Saturday
A rainy November morning in the city has a special feeling. Especially if you’ve walked the streets. Going to a friend’s house. Going to a bar. Going to a restaurant. Wherever. Turn your collar up to the cold. Walk close to the buildings. Soon enough you’ll arrive at your destination. The landmark Citgo sign that…
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Top Driver Annoyances with Ride-Sharing Apps
The following is a list of top annoyances drivers would like addressed.