QUOTE(^Ware^wolf @ Jun 3 2016, 03:25 PM)
any penang driver here , particularly from Bukit tambun or simpang ampat area there... pls pm me...thanks
I thought Uber driver in Penang all boycott?
QUOTE(lowya @ Jun 3 2016, 04:38 PM)
took me only max 2 days to realize that driving uber isnt going cut it.
It would be delusional to think of it as a job,
and insanity to think of it as a business, most of them do not know how to even define 'business' properly.
however its absolutely rational if u think of it as a form of 'voluntarily slavery'. I mean, come on,
life has so much to offer you, why do you have to treat yourself cheaply, like sold your life to uber?having said that, uber is indeed a paradise for passenger. I just wrote these out of pity of drivers who are hard working as if they have no other alternatives, these bunch of hardworking people deserve more than just these peanut payout, however uber passenger is king.
Before you condemn, try to understand.
It is not by choice some got to be uber driver by choice. Some of them have lost their job, and loan to pay, mouth to feed, what else they can do? Money don't fall from sky? Next job, unsure when it will come, but for sure commitment and expenses can't wait. Thus, they have to find whatever mean to help them tide over this difficult period.
Another reason, due to the flexibility of it, some Uber driver I knew are single parents themselves, by driving uber, they can plan their "job" per their schedule. Is this ever possible if you working in corporate environment? Let's be realistic, it more of exception than norms. Our society had yet to accept that.
I would advice you, as uber rider, try to talk more to the driver, understand them more, treat the ride more like a friend giving you a favour sending you to destination, rather than a public transport/ taxi sending to your destination of your choice, after all, they are human too, they just try to earn an honest living out there. Sit in front if possible. Be punctual and ready at the pick up location. Some drivers may not familiar with the location or route. Treat the driver the same like how you want to be treated. And, if possible, try to give the driver 5* rating with some positive comment, trust me, it will brighten up their day. If you are paying cash and feel extra generous, a little tips will do no harm. Last but not least, just a simple hello and smile when enter the car, and thank you and smile when you reach destination will also made the driver happy.
After all, as I consistently say, driving Uber is not for long term, definitely you won't grow rich from that, you won't have easy life from that as what their promotional email say. End of day, it is not a job, but a alternative in difficult situation.