inkman Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 I'm a rider, not a driver. I can't change anything. But a guy who drives for both told me yesterday morning that he prefers Lyft's nav system. I will say this: Even though Uber can't seem to get within two blocks of where I'm leaving or where I'm going without me telling the driver (via phone on pickup or while in the car on drop off), it's a lot more convenient, and often less expensive, than parking when going to events. I went to the USS Little Rock commissioning yesterday and then the Beauts game, and ride service is a beautiful concept for a day like that. It's definitely a revaluation for WNY. Last night was much better than Friday. Urban environments can be difficult to navigate. If you are at a business (bar, restaurant, work) for the love of God put the name of the establishment in the app. I had a guy just guess the address for where he wanted to go and we ended up 6 blocks from his destination where if he just typed the name of the bar, I could have dropped him within a foot of the door. A lot of riders will choose the "current location" instead of verifying where that location is, or typing their address into the app. I'm way more convinced that the issue is more user related than app related. People be dumb yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 It's definitely a revaluation for WNY. Last night was much better than Friday. Urban environments can be difficult to navigate. If you are at a business (bar, restaurant, work) for the love of God put the name of the establishment in the app. I had a guy just guess the address for where he wanted to go and we ended up 6 blocks from his destination where if he just typed the name of the bar, I could have dropped him within a foot of the door. A lot of riders will choose the "current location" instead of verifying where that location is, or typing their address into the app. I'm way more convinced that the issue is more user related than app related. People be dumb yo. I will try this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 To add a twist, I've heard commercials on GR for traditional-sounding taxi services where the drivers use their own vehicles. Liberty, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 And you can expect close encounters of the flirty kind. One woman asked me to come inside for the tip as she didn't have cash. I politely declined and told her I was married. Another woman I helped her get her garage door open and I had to get out of there fast because things got weird quick. You should file for sexual harassment. More men should. That would learn 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 You should file for sexual harassment. More men should. That would learn 'em. I don't like the last sentence. No one should be harassed. But I do think women do it to men more than people realize (but not nearly as often as men do it to women). And maybe even moreso than women, men feel a lot of pressure to not say anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 So, I'm old and stuff and don't get all this new fangled stuff. What is the difference between driving for Uber and picking up random hitchhikers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 I don't like the last sentence. No one should be harassed. But I do think women do it to men more than people realize (but not nearly as often as men do it to women). And maybe even moreso than women, men feel a lot of pressure to not say anything. There does seem to be an all-out assault on men these days, in many ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 To add a twist, I've heard commercials on GR for traditional-sounding taxi services where the drivers use their own vehicles. Liberty, I believe. Yup, it's Liberty. But cab drivers using their own vehicles is nothing new. A lot of cabbies own their own cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 I don't like the last sentence. No one should be harassed. But I do think women do it to men more than people realize (but not nearly as often as men do it to women). And maybe even moreso than women, men feel a lot of pressure to not say anything. Maybe men aren't bothered as much. 4 weeks ago I was drunk as hell at a bar, I mean really drunk, was mixing beer, with wodka and Tequila. Two women 7 years older than me were actually having their hands all over me, not that I did mind a lot, but I was to drunk, one was begging my friend to drop me off at her place while I was waiting outside. In hindsight you could say they crossed a line, after I said no multiple times, (only reason I said no was because I was to drunk though..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 There does seem to be an all-out assault on men these days, in many ways. After generations of seriel abuse from men, I think it's more than acceptable for a little scrutiny on men's actions. Way too much cultural acceptance of sexual aggression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 After generations of seriel abuse from men, I think it's more than acceptable for a little scrutiny on men's actions. Way too much cultural acceptance of sexual aggression. Tru dat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 I don't like the last sentence. No one should be harassed. But I do think women do it to men more than people realize (but not nearly as often as men do it to women). And maybe even moreso than women, men feel a lot of pressure to not say anything. If I was single or in a shittier marriage, I'd have engaged these situations as I am man and have penis. At least once a weekend, a situation presents itself where if I was single Uber wouldn't have been the only ride taken that night. I always think to myself, where was this when I was single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 So, I'm old and stuff and don't get all this new fangled stuff. What is the difference between driving for Uber and picking up random hitchhikers? Gad, grass, or ass. Noone rIdes for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 So, I'm old and stuff and don't get all this new fangled stuff. What is the difference between driving for Uber and picking up random hitchhikers? Having each other's info. Someone tries something shady, your identity is known. Hitch hiking all bets are off cuz you don't have any of that. All payment are also handles through the app so it doesn't get weird when your stop is approaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matter2003 Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 that is the ONLY reason i havent done it. i would love to make some extra cash, but i cant get past this once you factor in the hidden costs like gas, repair costs, etc you'd probably be better off getting a fast food job as a second job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Yall be safe and Uber tonight. Picked up a seriously drunk woman who told me she was just leaving her tinder date. She asked me if anyone had... How shall I say... Leaked any fluids in my jeep before? I told her I hadn't thought about it until now. :unsure: :sick: She of course the proceeded to ask me if I wanted to get a drink with her. I told her sorry I can't and I also am not really open to the idea of getting another's mans frosting on my canoli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Are tinder and Uber really the greatest innovations of our generation? Ink's post sure makes it seem like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 I wonder how people like it the first time someone pukes or takes a leak in your car. Well the good thing about living in an open carry state like Texas is the first time someone did that, would be the last time they did that!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 Well the good thing about living in an open carry state like Texas is the first time someone did that, would be the last time they did that!!!! You'll have to give it 6 months or so before Trump makes it legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 inkman? Is the great Swedish translation of 2017 coming to an end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 My Uber driver tonight was Ed Kilgore! I know he's just a local personality but it was really neat to talk with him about his career and stuff. He looked in the mirror and said I wouldn't remember him. Explained my age (I still have a beautiful babyface despite some grey on the sides) and yep. He also autographed a nice note for my dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 My Uber driver tonight was Ed ###### Kilgore! I know he's just a local personality but it was really neat to talk with him about his career and stuff. He looked in the mirror and said I wouldn't remember him. Explained my age (I still have a beautiful babyface despite some grey on the sides) and yep. He also autographed a nice note for my dad. That's friggen sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calti Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 My Uber driver tonight was Ed ###### Kilgore! I know he's just a local personality but it was really neat to talk with him about his career and stuff. He looked in the mirror and said I wouldn't remember him. Explained my age (I still have a beautiful babyface despite some grey on the sides) and yep. He also autographed a nice note for my dad. i hope you are kidding...i mean nothing wrong with it but that is very strange... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 My Uber driver tonight was Ed ###### Kilgore! I know he's just a local personality but it was really neat to talk with him about his career and stuff. He looked in the mirror and said I wouldn't remember him. Explained my age (I still have a beautiful babyface despite some grey on the sides) and yep. He also autographed a nice note for my dad. No Schlitz! Bet he had some good stories about Barry Lillis. :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Well it's not Ed Kilgore but I Ubered a Rochester Razorshark last week. Slim McGee - He's every inch of 6'11" https://youtu.be/grjFn_NhyNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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