I am a DC uberX driver since 2013 and have SEEN IT ALL...so please, AMA

[Anonymous]

I am about to create a new thread...

"I know the DCUM uberX driver and I have had awesome sex with him several times - AMA"

Now OP...you tell us: Am I wrong?

* I am kidding about creating a new thread about you...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's your zodiac sign?? Awesome AMA, btw!!

Virgo, of course! Does it fit me?

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Yes, it does. Non judgmental, nice, good with money/numbers and frugal. Thank you for answering, this is the best AMA on dcum. Good luck buying your dream home!

I was in agreement about the non judgmental until he called all the moms in the ghetto baby mamas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's your zodiac sign?? Awesome AMA, btw!!

Virgo, of course! Does it fit me?

g

Yes, it does. Non judgmental, nice, good with money/numbers and frugal. Thank you for answering, this is the best AMA on dcum. Good luck buying your dream home!

I was in agreement about the non judgmental until he called all the moms in the ghetto baby mamas.

But you're the one who just said "ghetto."

[Anonymous]

I read this whole frickin thread in one sitting. One of the most entertaining AMA threads ever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm another guy, same age as you, and I just wanted to say how impressed I am at your "hustle" and willingness to work a second job to reach your goals. I've enjoyed reading every one of these posts. I love that you're a fellow Boglehead who really "gets it" on aggressive investment, dividends, and compound interest.

I wish you continued luck and happy motoring.

+1.

I'm a little worried about the insurance issue, though. If I read it right, OP is on his own insurance until a rider gets into his car, when Uber's insurance kicks in. Great.

The problem is, if he were to have an accident, hit a pedestrian or something, on the way to an app-dispatched pick up, Uber's insurance hasn't kicked in yet and the private insurer will be off the hook because OP was engaged in commerce, responding to the dispatched call.

OP, for God's sake have a conversation with your insurance company about this and don't stick your head in the "I'm a safe driver" sand. You could get ruined, all your effort for naught and all of your savings gone.

Good luck though and great thread!

That pp guy again. That's a good point. Few other Uber drivers will have any personal assets worth pursuing--certainly not the entire collected and compounded earnings from a full-time professional day job.

Talk to your insurer, OP, and at the very least get an umbrella policy.

Thanks to you both.

I know the deal on the auto insurance, I've heard it a thousand times...and to this day it is still very gray and very risky. And I know everyone says "I'm a safe driver", and I know that I can't convince you that I'm just that much "better". But you're just gonna have to trust me, I was born to do this. A big part of why Uber is so successful here is because driving in DC is not easy at all for the casual driver.

Lastly, driving at night removes a lot of the risk of both traffic and pedestrians. I do carry an umbrella policy for more liability coverage, and I have the bases covered on the other what-ifs.

NP here. I just looked up and uber does have a lower level of liability coverage that continues between rides while the app is on. The level increases when you do a pickup.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's your zodiac sign?? Awesome AMA, btw!!

Virgo, of course! Does it fit me?

g

Yes, it does. Non judgmental, nice, good with money/numbers and frugal. Thank you for answering, this is the best AMA on dcum. Good luck buying your dream home!

I was in agreement about the non judgmental until he called all the moms in the ghetto baby mamas.

But you're the one who just said "ghetto."

Seriously.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am about to create a new thread...

"I know the DCUM uberX driver and I have had awesome sex with him several times - AMA"

Now OP...you tell us: Am I wrong?

* I am kidding about creating a new thread about you...

Spill the beans!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am about to create a new thread...

"I know the DCUM uberX driver and I have had awesome sex with him several times - AMA"

Now OP...you tell us: Am I wrong?

* I am kidding about creating a new thread about you...

Spill the beans!

It's the new uberXXX service.

[Anonymous]

I have read this whole thread. Fascinating. Many thanks for answering all of the questions. Here is mine:

I get what you say about not making the driver wait because he/she is not getting paid for it. But, can I just text the driver from my house and tell him to "start the meter" even if I haven't left the house. I'm happy to pay for the wait if there is way to do this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have read this whole thread. Fascinating. Many thanks for answering all of the questions. Here is mine:

I get what you say about not making the driver wait because he/she is not getting paid for it. But, can I just text the driver from my house and tell him to "start the meter" even if I haven't left the house. I'm happy to pay for the wait if there is way to do this.

NP here:
Is it really that hard to be on-time? I don't call my Uber until I'm dressed and ready to go. Sometimes that means I need to wait inside 5 to 10 min if it's a busy night. I'm usually monitoring the driver's progress like a hawk and I'm on the curb when he's within a block. Why is this so difficult for some of you? It's not rocket science.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am about to create a new thread...

"I know the DCUM uberX driver and I have had awesome sex with him several times - AMA"

Now OP...you tell us: Am I wrong?

* I am kidding about creating a new thread about you...

Spill the beans!

No way.

I was just teasing. I am not 100% sure if he is really the same person. (only 99% ) But if he is, believe me...he is even more engaging in person (and very handsome!). That is all. Sorry for going out of the topic's main discussion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have read this whole thread. Fascinating. Many thanks for answering all of the questions. Here is mine:

I get what you say about not making the driver wait because he/she is not getting paid for it. But, can I just text the driver from my house and tell him to "start the meter" even if I haven't left the house. I'm happy to pay for the wait if there is way to do this.

NP here:
Is it really that hard to be on-time? I don't call my Uber until I'm dressed and ready to go. Sometimes that means I need to wait inside 5 to 10 min if it's a busy night. I'm usually monitoring the driver's progress like a hawk and I'm on the curb when he's within a block. Why is this so difficult for some of you? It's not rocket science.

Not rocket science at all. I just want to pay someone to wait five minutes rather than wait 10 minutes myself. When I am ready to go, I'm ready to go. I don't want to then have to wait on the curb. Especially because my littlest kid is probably standing on the porch having a melt down because I am going out for the evening.

[Anonymous]

I think his true identity is Racer X from Speed Racer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have read this whole thread. Fascinating. Many thanks for answering all of the questions. Here is mine:

I get what you say about not making the driver wait because he/she is not getting paid for it. But, can I just text the driver from my house and tell him to "start the meter" even if I haven't left the house. I'm happy to pay for the wait if there is way to do this.

NP here:
Is it really that hard to be on-time? I don't call my Uber until I'm dressed and ready to go. Sometimes that means I need to wait inside 5 to 10 min if it's a busy night. I'm usually monitoring the driver's progress like a hawk and I'm on the curb when he's within a block. Why is this so difficult for some of you? It's not rocket science.

+1

[Anonymous]

Going ton National airport tomorrow morning at 5:30 am from foggy bottom. Do you think I could get anUbber? Or would it take forever?