I drive in Milwaukee where, if you're unaware, the Brewers are close to winning the MLB World Series.

Today I picked up six elderly Japanese businessmen from a fancy hotel. Immediately there was an obvious language barrier as I greeted them and asked if the temp/music was ok. The ride felt a bit uncomfortable at first as the conversational tones with each other felt quite aggressive.

A little while into the ride, the gentleman sitting next to me seemed to ask if we'd be driving past the Brewer's stadium. I said yes, then slightly altered our route to get there. Everyone took out their phones and cameras as on the stadium became visible from the highway and the vibe level noticeably perked up.

I decided to dip off into a parking lot by the front to see if they wanted to get out and take pictures. After some gesturing, they excitedly poured out to take photos all over for like 15 minutes. When they got inside they all looked and sounded like 10-year old schoolboys who just got a player's autograph.

It was a truly remarkable experience to share with them, and honestly, seeing that kind of pure, unexpected joy made my entire week.

Show up and say what's up ninja

So firstly, I've looked an researched... it literally doesn't allow us to just block passengers like Lyft does? Wow.

Secondly... here's what happened to me tonight:

I pulled up to the pickup, of course they take their sweet time, finally come walking out, a couple and 2 little kids. I ask them if they have a car seat, we do the whole "I do this all the time" "sorry but I'm following policy and the law" stuff.

So I cancel for no car seat, a safety issue, and pull away.

Then, as I'm pulling out of their complex, Uber sends me the SAME ride again for $1 more... the fuck? I hit the X as I already know they don't have a car seat.

Pull out onto the street, they send me the same ride AGAIN, $2 less now, I reject it again.

They proceed to try and send it to me 2 more times before I just go offline.

What the hell is that garbage system? So Uber doesn't even un-pair them from you for the time being if you cancel a ride OR reject a ride offered in queue? Thankfully I take Lyft more seriously and don't care about my acceptance rate on Uber or I'd be pissed getting like 5 rejections on my stats over a single ride.

This question mostly concerns drivers who pull 12-hour shifts.

Unlike Lyft, Uber's 12-hour counter is based on active driving rather than just being online. Even though the timer stops when you've stopped (after a while), you can still receive requests.

There are quite a few drivers that drive around while waiting to receive a request. But that runs out the timer faster. That's less time to receive requests.

Would you earn more if you waited for requests parked rather than driving around?

At 8pm on any day, downtown should not be completely grey. It's been terrible the last couple weeks here.

It is nice to see
not giving a fuck
quantified like this..

Has anyone on the sub beat my record?

I live in LA tho..
Im pretty stoked

Hi everyone, I'm a university student based in Australia with a main job at a store. I'm planning to start driving for Uber this week as a side hustle for extra income, using a rental vehicle. I'm not sure whether it will actually be profitable with the rental costs. Is this a good idea, or would you advise against it? I'd really appreciate your thoughts to help me decide. Thanks in advance!"

I'm a developer researching mileage tracking for rideshare. No app yet, nothing to sell.

I've read a lot of complaints that apps miss the miles between rides (driving to a hotspot, heading home after the last trip). Those are deductible too, and they add up.

- Do you track only on-trip miles or your whole shift?

- Have you ever compared your app's total with Uber's tax summary? Was it way off?

- What do you use, and do you pay for it?

Curious how people handle this.

I’m starting Uber soon and trying to choose the best payout method. For drivers here, what’s been the most reliable for you, weekly deposits, Instant Pay, or the Uber Pro Card? I’m looking for real experiences with fees, speed, and any issues. Thank you in advance for your help.

I’m an Uber driver, and I recently discovered something concerning in my weekly earnings breakdown. I’m sharing this because I believe other drivers should check their statements carefully.

Here’s what happened:
On October 18, 2026, a passenger spilled alcohol inside my vehicle. I reported the incident to Uber and received a $55 cleaning reimbursement.

However, when reviewing my Customer Fare Breakdown for October 12–19, 2026, I noticed something unusual:

Total Customer Fare: $1,203.30
Post-trip Adjustments: −$55.00
Cleaning Reimbursement credited separately: +$55.00
My Fare Earnings: $472.26

The negative $55 appears under “Government taxes, third-party fees, and regulatory-related charges” in my Customer Fare Breakdown.

Why was exactly $55 deducted from the total customer fares during the same week Uber credited me a $55 cleaning reimbursement?

Was this $55 actually charged to the passenger and then removed from the fare breakdown to be paid separately? Or did this adjustment reduce the fare earnings I otherwise would have received?

I am not claiming to have proven either explanation. I want Uber to provide an actual accounting reconciliation.
Here’s where things became even more concerning.
I contacted Uber Support repeatedly and asked them to explain the negative adjustment.

Instead of answering, representatives repeatedly confirmed that I had received the $55 reimbursement — something I never disputed.

I repeatedly requested escalation to a supervisor or someone in Payments/Accounting who could review the transaction records.

Several conversations were closed without a meaningful explanation.
One representative eventually claimed:
“The $55 deduction is required due to government policy, third-party charges, or other legal or safety reasons.”
When I asked which specific law, government regulation, or policy required this deduction, I did not receive supporting documentation.

I’m attaching screenshots of the fare breakdown, reimbursement, and conversations with Uber Support so you can see exactly what happened.

I’m asking every Uber driver to check something:
If you have EVER received a cleaning fee, damage reimbursement, cancellation-related credit, promotional adjustment, or any other reimbursement or credit from Uber:

Open your Customer Fare Breakdown for the same week.
Check the “Post-trip Adjustments” and other deduction categories.

Look for any negative amount that exactly matches your reimbursement or credit. Compare it with your weekly Earnings Statement.

If you find a match, ask Uber whether that adjustment reduced your actual fare earnings.
Please share what you find in the comments, including the reimbursement amount, adjustment amount, date, and Uber’s explanation. Do not share passenger details or personal account information.

I want to know whether this is simply an accounting presentation that Uber has failed to explain, or whether drivers are being financially affected.

If multiple drivers identify the same unexplained pattern, we should document the evidence, request formal accounting reviews, and consider coordinated complaints or legal consultation if the records show improper deductions.

This is about transparency and accountability. Drivers deserve to know where their money comes from and how their earnings are calculated.

Has anyone else noticed this?

And here’s what I think every driver needs to pay close attention to:
Uber may explain these matching deductions as merely accounting adjustments, different reporting categories, or money being moved between statements. But we should not simply accept that explanation without seeing the actual numbers.

The real question is whether these so-called accounting adjustments are reducing the fare earnings we would otherwise have received.

Think about it: If Uber deducts $55 from the customer fare calculation and then credits us $55 as a “reimbursement,” did we actually receive an additional $55 in compensation? Or did Uber simply move money around and present it as a reimbursement?

A matching deduction and reimbursement do not automatically prove that drivers lost money. But they absolutely deserve a clear, transaction-level explanation.

Don’t just check whether Uber credited your reimbursement. Check whether an equivalent amount was deducted elsewhere, and more importantly, whether that deduction affected your actual earnings.

If Uber claims it’s just an accounting adjustment, ask them to prove it with a complete reconciliation showing what customers paid, what Uber retained, and what you actually earned.

We need transparency, not vague explanations.

We already lose valuable time and income cleaning up messes caused by passengers instead of taking rides. And now I’m questioning whether Uber actually reimburses us as promised.

If Uber handled this correctly, why have more than 10 support agents repeatedly avoided my questions, given vague answers, and asked the same questions over and over?

For example, I mentioned the $55 amount at least five times, yet an agent still asked me how much I was disputing. Then, barely 30 seconds later, they claimed I hadn’t responded and immediately closed the chat without giving me a reasonable chance to reply.

At this point, it feels like they’re deliberately wasting my time, hoping I’ll give up or get frustrated enough to stop asking questions.

If everything is legitimate, why is it so difficult to get one clear, straightforward answer?

Clean car, 21 Sorento. No smells or issues. Its a college town, I even got out of my car and helped with bags, and in one case I even got out of my car and helped take a group photo as everyone was leaving. 500+ five star ratings. 4.98 overall (Only two bad reviews people scamming free rides before I got my dashcam)

One of the rides even said if I waited she would tip extra because she was slightly delayed.

I just don't get it. I honestly hate this fucking job lately. Uber is taking so much more of the fare than last year in this area too.

Its almost like the riders see surge as the tip in this area. But it's surging because no one wants to drive anymore for what these shit rates are and no tips.

He was paid $200m to join Uber. He cleaned up their bad image. Then started doing drivers and customer dirty slowly like boiling a frog so people do not notice.

Less than a dollar a mile to the middle of nowhere.

Please quit accepting these rides!!!!

I made a mistake I hope to help prevent others from making.

I was making enough money with Uber. I didn't fully understand how committed the company was to making the experience shit not only for their customers but also for us. At one point, I saw the rates plummet 30-40% overnight. Yes, I'm serious. Things have only gotten worse since. These days, the majority of requests I receive – exclusive or Trip Radar – are for $2-5. That's full fare, not per mile.

Needless to say, I'm paying rent with credit cards, watching my debt grow each month.

Heed my warning. I used to have a solid income working in tech and months into a fruitless job hunt, I started driving, depending on rideshare exclusively. Did I think I was too good to work retail? Admittedly, yeah. I'm not skill-less; I have a great resume. But I've fucked up by choosing Uber to such an extent that I'm thinking I'd have been better off cleaning the smoothie machine at 7 Eleven all this time.

If you've fallen on hard times financially, don't make it worse. Stop the bleed.

In my experience, driving Uber is like letting people kick you when you're down.

Those of you who think you're in strong markets, this company has a history of flipping the switch on people. Don't for a single second think they're not coming for you. Plan ahead.

Literally only been doing this for a week. Completed every ride I’ve accepted. Had no issues/complaints. Primarily only do airport rides so what is this?

I signed up to drive and they said my background check will be done by 10/28. It’s been 2 days and now they are saying it won’t be done until 11/6. Why longer?

Hey what's the lowest driver rating we can get in New York State before we get deactivated

Ride-share drivers can gain real leverage by applying basic supply and demand principles. Because drivers represent the market supply, strategically going offline between rides lowers the number of available cars, driving up demand and fares. However, for this strategy to work, drivers need direct, troll-free spaces to communicate. By avoiding trolling and sharing constructive information, drivers can coordinate effectively to balance market power in their favor.

Trolls are almost always bots. Or people deployed directly by Uber in these forums to sow decent. Pay trolls no mind.

Title: Can I drive for Uber with a Stay of Proceedings in BC?
My previous Uber background check showed pending criminal charges under “Awaiting Disposition,” but the Crown has now entered a Stay of Proceedings. Police confirmed my record has been updated.
Has anyone been approved for Uber in BC with stayed charges showing on their background check? Should I reapply?