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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Have you ever thought about writing a novel or a tell-all about your experiences?  There are some interesting books that have been written in this vein -- one by a guy who worked at a really classy restaurant, etc.  People love to know what goes on behind the scenes!  You're an interesting writer with great observations.  I would read your book!

Also wondering if you're a follower of Mr. Money Moustache.  You guys seem to have a similar economic philosophy regarding the savings.[/quote]

I agree with both of these things. There's definitely a book here, and I agree that he would be a great story for Mr. Money Mustache, at least he would have been before MMM shifted to his anti-carbon tirade.[/quote]

Passengers often say I should, but I have zero desire.  It makes for a good story in person though.  I think it'd be boring to read over & over about the dumb things that drunk passengers do.  This open forum works way better and will probably be my tell-all, lol.  Also, I'd prefer to keep it strictly anonymous so I can be more truthful on the shady parts of the job and all the gripes with uber.

And yes, MMM is ok, but I love bogleheads more.  If someone suggests bogleheads over in Money & Finance, it was probably me.  Live below your means, save as much as you can...easier said than done.

[quote=Anonymous]So are short drives preferable to long ones?  Are the rides out to the suburbs no good?  Do drivers rather stay in DC?  [/quote]

Drivers are everywhere 24/7.  Dulles to Ocean City and Fredericksburg to Frederick.  Long, direct rides are most preferable.  More miles=more money.  Short rides are fine, but it's hard to get a rhythm going with a bunch of them in a row.  Long-ish rides on surge-pricing are the backbone for a driver's earnings.  Drivers will specifically try to drive "their turf".  MD/DC/VA is entirely "my turf" and I can snag a ride from about anywhere.  A day that I can stay entirely inside the Beltway (and preferably in DC/VA) and be constantly busy is ideal.

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]And I've done the reverse...driving a dealer all over DC making stops to deliver.   [/quote]

Do you by chance have this customer service rock star's phone number?[/quote]

lol, sorry, no...I don't know him personally, it was a total random pick-up.  I highly doubt he'd want it blasted all over DCUM anyways.

[quote=Anonymous] I've heard when you open the uber app, the cars driving around the map of your location are "illustrative" until you request a ride. Is that true? [/quote]

No, they're real, but there's some lag so it's not a live map.  If a driver is sitting still, they would show on the map pretty close, but if they are moving, no chance.

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