List: Rideshare Stories | Curated by Mark Spearman

Jan 22, 2024
27 stories
Rideshare StoriesStories from driving for gig companies like Uber and Lyft.
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The Return To Rideshare Driving. The Students Are Back.In Central Ohio, rideshare profits hinge on events and the education apparatus. In the summer, students leave and teachers drive to…
Aug 25, 2023
Aug 25, 2023
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I Paid Off A New Car With Gig Work.This is going to be an article about my journey from starting rideshare to buying a Toyota Prius. Then finally working until I pay off the…
Jan 17, 2024
Jan 17, 2024
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The Meth Addict’s VictimI receive a call for a rider going to the big city. I've been turning them down because of the low pay for long rides. I'm only getting $30…
Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21, 2023
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Festive Lights and Silent Nights: Navigating Christmas During Tough TimesMy first notice of Christmas tragedy was when a family member died around Christmas time. His children never seemed as excited about…
Dec 10, 2023
Dec 10, 2023
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Uber Stories. Suicide And Stupidity.After a short hiatus from driving, the return did not promise any changes. The riders are stressed, broke, and not easily humored. I must…
Apr 10, 2023
Apr 10, 2023
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The Rideshare Night Shift Never FailsIt’s been a while since I had the stomach for the night shift. People are getting worse, so driving in the hours when bad behavior is…
Feb 13, 2023
Feb 13, 2023
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The Drunk Rider Who Thinks They’re UniqueMost questions and cliché statements that rideshare riders come up with don’t bother me. “So how long have you been driving for Uber?”, is…
Mar 3, 2023
Mar 3, 2023
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I’ve Stopped Driving Rideshare For Now. Society Is Too Broke For It.I’ve had to stop driving rideshare before for different reasons. If the pay drops to far, I don’t complain, I stop driving. It’s a business…
Mar 14, 2023
Mar 14, 2023
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To Everything, There Is A SeasonRideshare driving has seasons. In the central Ohio market, we have the weather changes in our four seasons, but there are also small events…
Aug 25, 2022
Aug 25, 2022
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Uber Ride Highlights Low Quality Service Trends. What Are The Solutions?The Uber Ride Causing My Wake-Up Call To Bad Service
Nov 2, 2022
Nov 2, 2022
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A Lincoln In The Tall WeedsUber riders are much easier to get stories from than department store delivery customers. It’s not uncommon for Uber riders to look forward…
Nov 9, 2022
Nov 9, 2022
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Misdiagnosis And Worthless Parents.Today’s Uber started with a 16 year old girl trying to get to school. Rideshare companies have rules. Everyone knows that people under 18…
Nov 15, 2022
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Nov 15, 2022
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7 Months Pregnant, Homeless, Abused, And Going To A Shelter. Pressure!The photo above reminded me of today. Today had a lot of pressure as I drove rideshare passengers.
Dec 1, 2022
Dec 1, 2022
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A Child Shall Lead Them To ShelterAs I pulled up to the the point on the rideshare company’s map, I almost cancelled. It was an apartment were minors constantly try to get…
Dec 13, 2022
Dec 13, 2022
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Why Do Some Hate The GPS For Directions?I love GPS and mapping software. I started reading maps in the military on into civilian life as a truck driver. Before GPS, stacks of…
Jan 3, 2023
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Jan 3, 2023
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An Uber Driver’s Thoughts On Gambling You May Need To Hear.I’ve personally viewed gambling ok if you use it as entertainment. I never found it entertaining, but you may. I find Blackjack about as…
Jan 4, 2023
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Jan 4, 2023
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For The First Time, A Rider Hit Me While Driving Rideshare.After some time off to write, regroup, and re-examine the business of rideshare, I got back in the Prius’s saddle on a Sunday night. Sunday…
Jan 9, 2023
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Jan 9, 2023
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Traffic Court Is An Uber Driver’s SecretI get a frequent laugh at suggestions from riders about things I should do to improve my profits while Uber driving. Drivers try all sorts…
Jun 4, 2021
Jun 4, 2021
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What You Don’t Understand About Gig Company Profits.How do gig companies earn their profits? Is it from undercutting taxi companies and using legal loopholes to steal their fares? Is it from…
May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022
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A Day And Night Of Gig DrivingGig driving for extra income is becoming a more popular service than ever. It’s also becoming a more popular service. As our economy…
Jun 12, 2022
Jun 12, 2022