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0 pointssupernova87a5y ago0 comments

Wouldn't Uber's argument about this be that drivers do get to set their rates by the platform showing them and matching them with jobs that are at a rate they accept? Just because they can't put out a published $ figure on their desired per job rate, doesn't mean they're not setting their own rates that they accept?

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enragedcacti5y ago

Driver's can get kicked off the platform if they reject too many rides, so I wouldn't necessarily call that setting your own rate. They can decide whether or not to be active based on surge rate which is something somewhat akin to setting a rate.

freejazz5y ago

That's certainly not what is meant by the use of the word 'set' here. They do not have the choice to select their rate. Uber sets the rate and drivers have the option to accept the ride or not.

Jasper_5y ago

Uber Pool functions so that drivers automatically getting more and more riders added to their trip, without any way for them to reject passengers. I've been told stories of drivers getting 20+ pool rider chains in a row, without any option to take a break.

cik2e5y ago

This is false. It’s like 2 clicks to stop incoming requests, same with Lyft.

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