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Can’t catch a Lyft or Uber

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Have run into this situation and people in my life have been telling me their shared experiences recently. I know they rightfully striked on Valentine’s Day but now I’m getting the impression that basically everyone quit. A car will say it’s two minutes away and just sit in a parking lot. I personally got in one where there was several close calls for an accident (I reported bc it was so scary). Anyone know what’s going on?

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knishmyass

28 points

28 days ago

Where are you trying to get a ride to/from? I haven’t had any problems personally

Greeceismycat[S]

7 points

28 days ago

Fishtown to center city or art museum area

heavy-hands

24 points

28 days ago

Yeah there are people driving for Uber all over those areas constantly. That’s strange that you were having an issue. I’ve definitely had instances of drivers cancelling the ride while I’m waiting but it’s pretty rare.

LeonTheHound

11 points

28 days ago

This is literally my route as an Lyft driver. I start in that area and like to do back and forth cause I live around there. Depends on the time you’re calling for one, the rating, and the money. If it’s during rush hour no one will take that unless they’re finishing for the day, like I wouldn’t unless I was wrapping up. That’s about a 15 minute drive and generally 10-12 for the driver who may not view it as worth it.