tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605038123653737692.post7528421244192160471..comments2024-03-22T03:40:25.053-05:00Comments on My Frugal Miser: What Uber Rate Cuts Mean for this Uber DriverJKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06642759003340742623noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605038123653737692.post-55984874946608346312016-01-11T09:33:41.851-06:002016-01-11T09:33:41.851-06:00Andy, from what I've been reading, Uber has ra...Andy, from what I've been reading, Uber has raised rates in each of the past 3 January's. Each time they claim it is only temporary but the rates only go lower, not higher. I really hope they do go back up; I can't drive for them at these rates. I just don't believe lowering rates will boost demand, which is what Uber claims. Either you need a ride or you don't. Most riders have no idea the rates have been lowered, anyway.JKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642759003340742623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605038123653737692.post-30299231917455725562016-01-10T17:51:49.408-06:002016-01-10T17:51:49.408-06:00They lowered rates here in Kansas City. Our rates ...They lowered rates here in Kansas City. Our rates are higher than yours though and the guarantees are higher too The rate reduction is supposed to be temporary so hopefully the rates will go back to normal soon. <br /><br />Andy Houghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14890062830011188772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605038123653737692.post-36878690741267678102016-01-10T11:56:04.042-06:002016-01-10T11:56:04.042-06:00What's flawed with your thesis is that Uber wa...What's flawed with your thesis is that Uber was already less than half the cost of a taxi. I don't think lowering rates even more creates that much more demand for Uber. Either someone needs a ride or not. Why would someone who chooses a taxi over a half-priced option suddenly choose Uber because the discount is now 75%?JKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642759003340742623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605038123653737692.post-80547945603501467462016-01-09T18:36:34.376-06:002016-01-09T18:36:34.376-06:00It's very simple. Uber offers very low rates t...It's very simple. Uber offers very low rates to the customer, thus forcing taxi drivers out of business. Once a good many of taxi drivers are out of business, Uber raises their rates and the consumer is stuck. Not much choices left for the consumer anymore, so they are now forced to pay Uber's higher rates. <br />It's called capitalism. Uber wins. Corporations win, and as always, the people lose.<br /><br />Good luck!<br />I don't use either. I find a self-employed, retired person and hire them exclusively. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605038123653737692.post-1580502899565949162016-01-09T15:05:39.608-06:002016-01-09T15:05:39.608-06:00Thanks, Melissa. I have a 4.89/5.00 rating. Top ...Thanks, Melissa. I have a 4.89/5.00 rating. Top partners (top 10%) average 4.85. Point is, I do care about what I do. I clean my car daily, follow traffic laws, make intelligent conversation, and am an agreeable person. But I won't come out of pocket to drive. Who would?JKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642759003340742623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605038123653737692.post-72207461934608456152016-01-09T14:06:15.891-06:002016-01-09T14:06:15.891-06:00I have to say I don't understand Uber's lo...I have to say I don't understand Uber's logic. All of the superior drivers like yourself will leave and then what are they left with?? Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757500368234968015noreply@blogger.com