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 Can survive ah being UBER driver long term?, Is it good?

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post Jul 8 2015, 05:56 PM

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QUOTE(key3hky @ Jul 8 2015, 10:33 AM)
can I choose to become uber driver only during weekends and certain time...how to enroll??
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Uber driver are super flexible and no commitment for the hour you drive.

But if SPAD on operation and you running out of luck, just don't cry. Your car will be seize and will be penalty or jail.

Anyone see Uber stand up to help these Uber driver victim?? Please share...

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3532505/all
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post Jul 8 2015, 07:25 PM

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QUOTE(carboost @ Jul 8 2015, 05:56 PM)
Uber driver are super flexible and no commitment for the hour you drive.

But if SPAD on operation and you running out of luck, just don't cry. Your car will be seize and will be penalty or jail.

Anyone see Uber stand up to help these Uber driver victim?? Please share...

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3532505/all
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Wah kinda risky also for a part timer job like this
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post Jul 9 2015, 07:59 PM

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Took Uber 2 times today. Spent closed to RM50 for both trip (~24 km each).

From my conversation with the drivers:

1. Can earn more if always stay at 'hot spot' area
2. Incentives are given by Uber if fulfill certain KPIs
3. Drive smaller car (Myvi, Vios alike) rather than big 4WD (like CRV) to save on petrol cost
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post Jul 9 2015, 08:46 PM

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Its not worth the risk and long hours overall

If short flexible hours, the earnings are a pittance
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post Jul 14 2015, 10:34 AM

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QUOTE(key3hky @ Jul 8 2015, 10:33 AM)
can I choose to become uber driver only during weekends and certain time...how to enroll??
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I make great money driving with Uber and I think you'd love it too. Get details: https://partners.uber.com/drive/?invite_code=kxz1kue
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post Jul 14 2015, 10:39 AM

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This is part time job earning. U can make more if u are hardworking.
I make great money driving with Uber and I think you'd love it too. Get details: https://partners.uber.com/drive/?invite_code=kxz1kue
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post Jul 14 2015, 05:19 PM

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zeroth2008
Can share roughly how many hours on the road for those figures? wink.gif Looks like I need a part time job too *gulp*
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post Jul 15 2015, 04:15 PM

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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Jul 14 2015, 05:19 PM)
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Can share roughly how many hours on the road for those figures? wink.gif Looks like I need a part time job too *gulp*
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Normally 5-6hour.
It depends on the fare, long trips and time of trips. If u got rider want to go to klia, I get around 100 per trip, going back to KL, another rm100 u can get.

Good for pary time job bro.
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post Jul 15 2015, 05:05 PM

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zeroth2008
Thanks for the information. And just how long does it take for them to process you and all?
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post Jul 15 2015, 05:06 PM

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Use GrabTaxi.
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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Jul 15 2015, 05:05 PM)
zeroth2008
Thanks for the information.  And just how long does it take for them to process you and all?
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I heard they are being paid weekly - as per zeroth2008 screenshot

Really like this service, 4 times calling the ride this week


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post Jul 15 2015, 05:48 PM

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how does the pay structure work?
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post Jul 15 2015, 10:58 PM

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QUOTE(zeroth2008 @ Jul 14 2015, 10:39 AM)
This is part time job earning. U can make more if u are hardworking.
I make great money driving with Uber and I think you'd love it too. Get details: https://partners.uber.com/drive/?invite_code=kxz1kue
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Great... thumbup.gif
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post Jul 16 2015, 09:09 AM

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Is Uber legal in Malaysia?
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post Jul 16 2015, 11:04 AM

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QUOTE(93126668 @ Jul 16 2015, 09:09 AM)
Is Uber legal in Malaysia?
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SPAD said Uber apps are legal.

But the driver who ferrying paid passenger without permit & PSV license are illegal.

Be worry if SPAD disguise as rider to catch those driver red handed.

SPAD had been seize Uber driver car and they will bring to court and facing penalty or jail.
At that moment, anyone can promise Uber will stand out and help to paid the court fees or penalty?

http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia...legal-says-spad
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post Jul 31 2015, 02:01 PM

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QUOTE(carboost @ Jul 8 2015, 12:07 AM)
As my friend told me, most of his friends had stop driving by themselves or either deactivated by Uber for some unfair decision by Uber. Uber driver not only will being banned by rating, also by many internal factor as well.

I even heard some of their payment being deducted for no reason and no feedback from the support team.

I guess to find out more, try become a hardworking driver yourself for at least 3 months.
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Not sure what are the internal factors, but banned by rating, i guess is fair since their services is not up to par? sweat.gif speaking from customer's perspective. laugh.gif

QUOTE(wild_card_my @ Jul 8 2015, 09:46 AM)
But can you accept getting just 4k a month (to be adjusted with inflation over the years) for the rest of your life? If you already work 10 hours a day for a month, and only get RM4k a week... there is no scalability to your income. Your fresh grad friends who work in Public Bank would earn a little less than you for the time being, but in just 5 years he would earn more than double what you would get then.

For the time being, being a part time driver would be best, and do not let go of your current work any time soon.

Career development is the key here. Do you want to move up the corporate ranks or expand your businesses, or do you want to be a driver forever in your life, eventually getting replaced by this-generation's self-driving cars?
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why not ? depends on my qualification and my needs? do i need to take care of my family, hence need flexibility.
with my spm cert at 24 years old, what can i do to achieve at least 3k-4k per month income? working as sales promoter in mall or as a blue collar in factory, very unlikely to achieve that amount.

I m speaking on behalf of those people who doesnt have solid academic qualification, those who has degree or master in xx uni are better off to work in mnc obviously. However, i seen professionals who drop their job and joined UBER. Reason being, somewhat steady/consistent income and at the same time , flexibility , of course, they are in the mid 40s 50s. So far, i havent met young profesionals who quit their job and join UBER.

QUOTE(ComingBackSoon @ Jul 8 2015, 10:23 AM)
I am not an Uber driver, and I do not know much about Uber (save for a few times where I used their services). Hence I am in no position to comment on their operations (e.g., how drivers are assigned).

I am merely pointing out that unless making money is not your motivation, it is pure common sense to NOT proceed with a transaction when you know it is not going to make you money.
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Well, UBER designed the system to be like that, no passenger discrimination, and you should know it when u join them, basically u ar going against your company for your own benefits.
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post Jul 31 2015, 08:18 PM

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QUOTE(siew14 @ Jul 31 2015, 02:01 PM)
I m speaking on behalf of those people who doesnt have solid academic qualification, those who has degree or master in xx uni are better off to work in mnc obviously. However, i seen professionals who drop their job and joined UBER. Reason being, somewhat steady/consistent income and at the same time , flexibility , of course, they are in the mid 40s 50s. So far, i havent met young profesionals who quit their job and join UBER.
Well, i did meet one young ex-Petronas executive who quits his job & be an Uber driver just because of the flexibility to be with his family. so far he's enjoying it, less stress and can work anytime he likes.
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post Dec 18 2015, 02:55 PM

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It seem uber driver come like air and gone like dust!!!!
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post Dec 18 2015, 05:11 PM

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Sometimes as a driver you have called and confirmed with the passengers to confirm trip, drive to pickup point, called again to inform I arrived d, tekan Arrived on the app, customer suddenly change mind wan to cancel, I have no choice but to start trip and end 1 second later lor. Then kena bad rating when I believe its not my fault.
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post Dec 19 2015, 09:49 AM

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It is better to get a full time job and use UBER as a side income bro. But again it depends on what you seek the most.

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