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    How many Uber/Lyft drivers do we have at SBR?

    Have you ever been robbed? Ever had to throw anyone out of your car? What are the craziest stories?

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    back about 5 years ago, moms weekend here at the university of illinois, i had 2 moms in the back start to make out, it was both shocking and hot at the same time

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brock Landers View Post
    back about 5 years ago, moms weekend here at the university of illinois, i had 2 moms in the back start to make out, it was both shocking and hot at the same time
    did you offer a helping hand?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brock Landers View Post
    back about 5 years ago, moms weekend here at the university of illinois, i had 2 moms in the back start to make out, it was both shocking and hot at the same time
    You should of started to jerk it

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    i once picked up a couple from a bar near ohare driving them back to Northwestern, they were basically f ucking in the back seat. i almost jerked to that

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brock Landers View Post
    i once picked up a couple from a bar near ohare driving them back to Northwestern, they were basically f ucking in the back seat. i almost jerked to that
    That's more like it! Any drug use? Escorts? Anyone puke, piss or shit in your car?

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    They are being robbed now at record rates

    Not even worth it anymore

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    They are being robbed now at record rates

    Not even worth it anymore
    Can you imagine if someone tried to rob Brock? They would get steel pumped into them from his loaded 380.

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    i did lyft years ago fortunatley lucky i knew when to drive and who p/u mostly professionals like lawyers doctors etc...

    in a 4 day week driving 8 hours in prime time i averaged $1500 + but then i read here that an uber driver and lyft driver were shot

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    Rideshare passenger injured after shot during ride in central Las Vegas Valley



    LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A rideshare passenger was injured early Monday morning after she was shot during a ride in the central Las Vegas Valley.


    According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred at about 3:35 a.m. near Valley View and Charleston.


    According to police, a male driver was operating a rideshare vehicle to transport a female passenger to the area of Decatur and Charleston. Police say a male suspect exited an SUV, approached the rideshare vehicle and engaged in a brief conversation before shooting multiple rounds into the rideshare car.


    Police say a female passenger who was in the back seat was struck at least one time.


    The suspect fled the area and is still at large.


    The rideshare driver transported the female to the hospital where she in in stable condition and is expected to survive.

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    RULE ONE

    Don't drive UBER at 3am in VEGAS

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    Quote Originally Posted by OldBill View Post
    i did lyft years ago fortunatley lucky i knew when to drive and who p/u mostly professionals like lawyers doctors etc...

    in a 4 day week driving 8 hours in prime time i averaged $1500 + but then i read here that an uber driver and lyft driver were shot
    not bad for 32 hours of work and driving not behind a desk

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    Quote Originally Posted by flyingillini View Post
    That's more like it! Any drug use? Escorts? Anyone puke, piss or shit in your car?
    no, nothing actually bad ever happened, one dude had to puke, he had me pull over and he opened the door and barfed

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    Quote Originally Posted by pologq View Post
    not bad for 32 hours of work and driving not behind a desk
    a desk much easier

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    I signed up but never drove. Too busy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OldBill View Post
    i did lyft years ago fortunatley lucky i knew when to drive and who p/u mostly professionals like lawyers doctors etc...

    in a 4 day week driving 8 hours in prime time i averaged $1500 + but then i read here that an uber driver and lyft driver were shot
    Can you pick and choose who to pick up?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gauchojake View Post
    I signed up but never drove. Too busy.
    Too busy exposing the SBR trivia questions with 3 computers.

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    Do guys still do this post covid ???

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    Quote Originally Posted by flyingillini View Post
    Too busy exposing the SBR trivia questions with 3 computers.
    Illini my brain is like 4 computers so Trivia is easy for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gauchojake View Post
    Illini my brain is like 4 computers so Trivia is easy for me.
    If I see one more badge this month, heads are going to roll.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VeggieDog View Post
    Can you pick and choose who to pick up?
    Yes

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brock Landers View Post
    Yes
    Brock, Have you ever declined a ride by looking at someones last name? Maybe don't pick someone up because of Stein, Schwartz, Blumberg, Hurwitz? Or by their first name, Leroy, Laquanda, Tamika etc? Just wondering if someones name detours you from picking someone up? Race, creed, ethnicity?

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    Quote Originally Posted by flyingillini View Post
    Brock, Have you ever declined a ride by looking at someones last name? Maybe don't pick someone up because of Stein, Schwartz, Blumberg, Hurwitz? Or by their first name, Leroy, Laquanda, Tamika etc? Just wondering if someones name detours you from picking someone up? Race, creed, ethnicity?
    Only if it's far away and I didn't feel like going there or if it's a shit area.

    a variety of reasons

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    They are being robbed now at record rates

    Not even worth it anymore
    Robbed? Of what exactly? Uber drivers don't carry cash. They get paid via the app.

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    Taxi services are cheaper now here in LA then Uber. People don't even know that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JIBBBY View Post
    Taxi services are cheaper now here in LA then Uber. People don't even know that.
    Same here, I've taken cab rides on the meter for $7 that are $11 on uber. Uber is much more expensive, plus I trust the licensing and insurance of a legit cab company far more than some rando with a Prius and the uber app.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JIBBBY View Post
    Taxi services are cheaper now here in LA then Uber. People don't even know that.
    If true that’s hilarious

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    Quote Originally Posted by icon View Post
    Same here, I've taken cab rides on the meter for $7 that are $11 on uber. Uber is much more expensive, plus I trust the licensing and insurance of a legit cab company far more than some rando with a Prius and the uber app.
    That's what I found out as well when I took a cab last month.. It's almost half cheaper then Uber. Taking a taxi cab from where I live in Santa Monica to LAX is way cheaper then UBER. It's just a fact!

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    I use the bus or train if it goes though my route. It's cheaper than uber or taxi.

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    Robbed twice as a cabbie in the 80's. By knife.

    Once in a bar pick up near Nellis AFB. The guy was waiting for me outside the bar. Major redflag as you have to go in the the bar and wait.

    The other guy robbed me in a casino near downtown as I went into pee. He saw me go in and followed me. Gave me a beating. Luckily not with his knife hand. I should have peed in my usual spot the Nugget.

    I worked the hood in NLV my first few months. Never had a problem. Those gangbangers I picked up always had a bankroll in their pocket enough to choke a horse.

    Both guys were caught within days and got about 40 from me.

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    sounds like its too dangerous to drive for either lyft or uber. I'll just rely on losing sports bets as income

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    Quote Originally Posted by kyhawk View Post
    Robbed twice as a cabbie in the 80's. By knife.

    Once in a bar pick up near Nellis AFB. The guy was waiting for me outside the bar. Major redflag as you have to go in the the bar and wait.

    The other guy robbed me in a casino near downtown as I went into pee. He saw me go in and followed me. Gave me a beating. Luckily not with his knife hand. I should have peed in my usual spot the Nugget.

    I worked the hood in NLV my first few months. Never had a problem. Those gangbangers I picked up always had a bankroll in their pocket enough to choke a horse.

    Both guys were caught within days and got about 40 from me.
    wow. those are 2 crazy stories.

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    Gotta be crazy to work a corner liquor store or drive a Uber and or Cab these days without a bullet proof divider in between installed.

    Cash target!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    They are being robbed now at record rates

    Not even worth it anymore
    But no money is exchanged. Why would someone think it’s profitable to rob a Uber/Lyft driver?

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    exactly. unless you happen to know the uber driver has his own cash it makes no sense.

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