Bad Uber/ lyft drivers

[dauster]

anybody else here experienced drivers that don't know how to use GPS navigation properly ? Recently I have experienced drivers that just look at google maps from a birds eye view but then don't know where to go!!!

Also, what's up with drivers that don't speak one word of English (including google maps just in Chinese/ Spanish)? I wonder what Chinese or Mexican people would say if I drove Uber in their country but only speak German (including German navigation)!!

[MSchu]

As bad as uber and lift drivers are, they can't hold a candle to the taxi drivers here in Las vegas...

[dauster]

Originally Posted by MSchu

As bad as uber and lift drivers are, they can't hold a candle to the taxi drivers here in Las vegas...

well German cab drivers are pretty bad as well but in the US it's usually pretty decent but have not taken a cab in forever other than one time in Vegas recently (and it was fine) when I could not find the ride sharing pick-up spot at the Aria...

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by dauster

anybody else here experienced drivers that don't know how to use GPS navigation properly ? Recently I have experienced drivers that just look at google maps from a birds eye view but then don't know where to go!!!

Also, what's up with drivers that don't speak one word of English (including google maps just in Chinese/ Spanish)? I wonder what Chinese or Mexican people would say if I drove Uber in their country but only speak German (including German navigation)!!

What is this? 1970’s stand-up?

They’re immigrants.

And if you were in China or Mexico speaking zee Deutch, they’d probably help you or show you how to use iOS or Android. They likely wrote the code or assembled the unit.

Besides, you don’t need fluent English to drive in the USA or be a contractor for a ride hail co, it’s a misconception.

And your fare is pre-priced with the option to ruin their job with a tweet or not tip.

[Pantheon]

Originally Posted by dauster

Also, what's up with drivers that don't speak one word of English (including google maps just in Chinese/ Spanish)? I wonder what Chinese or Mexican people would say if I drove Uber in their country but only speak German (including German navigation)!!

they definitely wouldn't care enough to create a forum thread about it

[tudorbaja27]

I take Ubers probably 10x/week - as I travel often for work.

Most recently around NJ. Never seen such horrible drivers before
Following a GPS seems to be a tall task for some as well

Oh well

[tudorbaja27]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

What is this? 1970’s stand-up?

They’re immigrants.

And if you were in China or Mexico speaking zee Deutch, they’d probably help you or show you how to use iOS or Android. They likely wrote the code or assembled the unit.

Besides, you don’t need fluent English to drive in the USA or be a contractor for a ride hail co, it’s a misconception.

And your fare is pre-priced with the option to ruin their job with a tweet or not tip.

Agreed. I've had my share of "difficult drivers". Does it really matter in the end? Not really

[zengineer]

And what's the deal with airline food?

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[FTX I]

Originally Posted by zengineer

And what's the deal with airline food?

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Don't get me started on crying babies on long distance flights

[tudorbaja27]

Originally Posted by MSchu

As bad as uber and lift drivers are, they can't hold a candle to the taxi drivers here in Las vegas...

I think that goes for most cities

On the rare occasion I take one in Boston - I basically have to act as the GPS

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

What is this? 1970’s stand-up?

They’re immigrants.

And if you were in China or Mexico speaking zee Deutch, they’d probably help you or show you how to use iOS or Android. They likely wrote the code or assembled the unit.

Besides, you don’t need fluent English to drive in the USA or be a contractor for a ride hail co, it’s a misconception.

And your fare is pre-priced with the option to ruin their job with a tweet or not tip.

This.

What's up is that they are trying to make a living.

And you are trying to get a cheap ride.

[dauster]

more than not being able to communicate at all I find it very strange that some don't know how to use google maps but seems like most people drive here and don't use uber/lyft every day:)

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Don't get me started on crying babies on long distance flights

And whats the deal with men getting pedicures?

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Al1969

And whats the deal with men getting pedicures?

[dauster]

Originally Posted by FTX I

that's a legitimate question - apparently married men understand:)

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by dauster

anybody else here experienced drivers that don't know how to use GPS navigation properly ? Recently I have experienced drivers that just look at google maps from a birds eye view but then don't know where to go!!!

Also, what's up with drivers that don't speak one word of English (including google maps just in Chinese/ Spanish)? I wonder what Chinese or Mexican people would say if I drove Uber in their country but only speak German (including German navigation)!!

You probably got into the wrong car. It was just a guy trying to drive from the airport and you jumped into his car, and scared the hell out of him.

Don't you know that everyone puts a Uber or Lyft stickers on their cars now so they can get decent parking spots at the airport.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by dauster

that's a legitimate question - apparently married men understand:)

lol. I get it. I'm married too but I'm glad she never said anything about manicure or pedicure for me.

[Ssunnylee24]

Many can't and won't find a real job so they start driving their cars to make money.

Some are professional and good drivers tho.

[tudorbaja27]

Originally Posted by FTX I

lol. I get it. I'm married too but I'm glad she never said anything about manicure or pedicure for me.

Had she, what would the response have been?

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

Had she, what would the response have been?

You gotta be kidding me

[Cryten]

That's why we have Taxis.

I've never Ubered or stayed in an Air B&B, and so far I've never been filmed in the shower or been driven around by an amateur with no navigation skills.

It's not that hard.

[dauster]

Originally Posted by Blansky

You probably got into the wrong car. It was just a guy trying to drive from the airport and you jumped into his car, and scared the hell out of him.

Don't you know that everyone puts a Uber or Lyft stickers on their cars now so they can get decent parking spots at the airport.

lol nice one!!!! no I can guarantee you I was in the correct uber !!!

[dauster]

Originally Posted by Cryten

That's why we have Taxis.

I've never Ubered or stayed in an Air B&B, and so far I've never been filmed in the shower or been driven around by an amateur with no navigation skills.

It's not that hard.

well for me it's either uber or the bus (with homeless people) given the choice I pick the 10% chance of getting a shitty driver

[crew]

This may not end well. IBTL

[Danny83]

I dont let that stuff bug me

[BNA/LION]

Some are good and some are not so good. I just enjoy the ride.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by crew

This may not end well. IBTL

Yep.

[RHIII]

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[Blansky]

I've been in a lot of Ubers and had great experiences. And no vomit or urine smell.

You can choose your driver, and what they are driving. I've been in a Jag in Sydney, a Lexus in SF, a Mercedes in NY/NJ and a number of electric cars.

Never had a problem. And if immigrants aren't your cup of tea (don't know why that would be) you don't have to choose them on the app.

Personally I like talking to them to get their life story.

[austinp]

I'm either drunk or soon to be drunk when I Uber. I have no idea if the driver is good or bad but I seem to always have a good experience.

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