How To Request A Specific Driver Or Passenger/Rider on the Uber App

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 328

  • @Therideshareguy
    @Therideshareguy  6 років тому +4

    Want to build up a network of passengers? Check out UZURV - ua-cam.com/video/5rBC7tuL5Qs/v-deo.html

  • @julie53112
    @julie53112 5 років тому +63

    That would be nice if each driver can have a business card and passenger can put in a code in to request a certain driver

    • @kyleneeley4998
      @kyleneeley4998 4 роки тому +1

      The problem there is that they would instead just contact each other and pay in cash instead of using the uber app and giving uber a fee. Or using money apps like venmo or paypal to transfer money

    • @ShadowPlay1919
      @ShadowPlay1919 4 роки тому

      @@kyleneeley4998 not if it is a code through the app

    • @pseudohumor695
      @pseudohumor695 2 роки тому

      Ann -- they would have to prearranged a meeting so the driver is in the area and available.. Defeats the purpose for a code.

    • @ironwood1621
      @ironwood1621 Рік тому

      @@pseudohumor695 I dropped a woman off at a doctors appointment. It was a 45 minute ride. She asked me if I would be able to take her back in about 30 minutes, which would be good so I didn’t have to “dead head” it back to my area. I asked her to call me when she was done. I went offline, grabbed lunch. 30 minutes later she called me and I headed over. When I got there she ordered the ride and was told “Linda” would be there in 5 minutes. She was sitting in my car! I guess “Linda” was on before I was so she got the ride.

    • @Tangleddogs
      @Tangleddogs 9 місяців тому

      I've done that.

  • @donnietongate4255
    @donnietongate4255 5 років тому +13

    5:38 minutes that I can't get back. You didn't answer the question and went off on every possible tangent...

  • @stevenfrederick8461
    @stevenfrederick8461 7 років тому +153

    Damm get to the point

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому +11

      Pax sits next to driver, make the request.

    • @brosetoldyou4831
      @brosetoldyou4831 7 років тому +7

      I've literally had someone sitting and my car while im online, send the request, and it'll ping someone else..I need answers.

    • @gotmilk91
      @gotmilk91 7 років тому

      steven frederick good to know about the Lyft vs Uber algorithms

    • @Truthfinders2400
      @Truthfinders2400 7 років тому +5

      steven frederick Yeeeeeesssss!!!! Had to scroll forward. hate when they do this!!!

    • @sduberdriver4870
      @sduberdriver4870 7 років тому +2

      Uber support says this is on purpose to "discourage fraud." I told them the only thing it discourages is me using the Uber app for on-demand rides w/certain people. Lyft will get that business.

  • @DesporadoAZOne
    @DesporadoAZOne 7 років тому +10

    I just started driving for both and I think it is ridiculous they don't have away to give a family member or friend a ride. If your spouse or friend travels for business, you should be able to pick them up and drop them off at the airport.

  • @NelsNCO
    @NelsNCO 7 років тому +5

    +The Rideshare Guy. Thanks for explaining this. I had a passenger ask if he could request me directly and I didn't know how to respond. Good to know!!

  • @CRYPTERIUM4
    @CRYPTERIUM4 7 років тому +76

    My god get to the point! This video should have only been 1:30 max.

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому

      Haha could have been 5 seconds. Stand next to your pax and have them request you..

    • @CRYPTERIUM4
      @CRYPTERIUM4 7 років тому

      what's a pax and why would they request me?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому +7

      Passenger. Guess I should explain things more in depth next time for ya :)

    • @jetclean
      @jetclean 5 років тому

      Patience.

  • @uberonwithheather2112
    @uberonwithheather2112 7 років тому

    Great information thank you!!

  • @daphnejackson9461
    @daphnejackson9461 4 місяці тому +3

    You gave no info on how to request the same driver.

  • @markjackson4085
    @markjackson4085 6 років тому +4

    If I wanted to give a passenger a ride or vice versa I wouldn't even use Uber. I would simply get his/her number and work out our own arrangements.

  • @JackRabbit72380
    @JackRabbit72380 6 років тому +15

    So in other words you can't request a specific driver?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  6 років тому +1

      You can with UZURV: ua-cam.com/video/5rBC7tuL5Qs/v-deo.html

    • @folladordeprostis
      @folladordeprostis 5 років тому

      Justin Land according to uber you can’t

    • @folladordeprostis
      @folladordeprostis 5 років тому +4

      Justin Land What about asking the driver his/ her phone number and pay the ride outside the app in cash ?? It would be tax free for the driver 🤔🤔

    • @coreycrafty8868
      @coreycrafty8868 4 роки тому

      The man clearly said that if you're sitting next to the motherfukeryou're most likely going to be able to get the guy as long as you're not at an airport. How the f*** am I the only one that heard that?

    • @veronicae8672
      @veronicae8672 4 роки тому

      @@coreycrafty8868 I heard that too

  • @SuperChagster
    @SuperChagster 8 років тому +1

    Hey Rideshare Guy...great video!!
    The question I have is, What exactly is it mean when it said "1.20X" fare ???
    Thanks

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  8 років тому

      That would be a surge fare so you would get paid 20% extra if it's a 1.2x surge.

  • @MelissaTimea99
    @MelissaTimea99 6 років тому

    Is this still working? I'm a newbie and getting my inspection on Wednesday so I can start driving soon. Just curious.

  • @allisonjohnson6241
    @allisonjohnson6241 7 років тому +3

    I figured this out a long time ago....before I watched your video. I can't believe some people don't understand. It all has to be prearranged....thats when your business card comes in handy.

    • @katdadi1
      @katdadi1 7 років тому

      But how do u setup the app to work with the customer?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому

      Not sure what you mean @katdadi but yea biz cards are essential. I use these: therideshareguy.com/palm1

    • @Anatime714
      @Anatime714 7 років тому

      +katdadi1 you have to wait for your pax to be In your car.when he request a driver you will get a ping since you are the closest driver.

    • @aarondavid5866
      @aarondavid5866 6 років тому

      so does every uber have a code or something that you can put in? can you tell me how a person is requested?

  • @bobchristopher6928
    @bobchristopher6928 6 років тому

    Harry, drivers “standing by” longer also now get priority on the Uber algorithm as well.

  • @MsBlue-ib3ql
    @MsBlue-ib3ql 7 років тому

    Good info, thanks

  • @ramiusz7336
    @ramiusz7336 7 років тому +2

    OMG dude, just get to it already!!!

  • @therrienmichael08
    @therrienmichael08 6 років тому

    I know what time the regulars go to work so if I'm in the neighborhood I'll be parked close by.

  • @TashaHarrisTashaluvsyou
    @TashaHarrisTashaluvsyou 7 років тому +16

    no it didn't answer my question I want you to you to show me how to do it on the phone. I have a driver that I love and want to request him and I can't figure out how to do it on the phone when I need a ride. So is there a part 2? :-)

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому +6

      You can't do it specifically - that's my point. But it's proximity based so if you're sitting next to him, then you can request him and you'll get him :)

    • @TashaHarrisTashaluvsyou
      @TashaHarrisTashaluvsyou 7 років тому +2

      ohhh duh im sorry. ok ty

    • @klausgmorales
      @klausgmorales 7 років тому +1

      Tasha Harris -Tashaluvsyou try UZURV.com/rider

    • @TashaHarrisTashaluvsyou
      @TashaHarrisTashaluvsyou 7 років тому

      ty ty ty

    • @klausgmorales
      @klausgmorales 7 років тому +1

      Tasha Harris -Tashaluvsyou
      your welcome

  • @leonidas6134
    @leonidas6134 3 місяці тому

    There’s better ways to do this,
    if you have a cool uber/lyft driver, they’ll sometimes hand you a business card. You text when/where you need a ride for the same price. Your own chauffeur!

  • @erenyuce
    @erenyuce 7 років тому +1

    Thank you for your valuable information

  • @mikophilo348
    @mikophilo348 4 роки тому

    one passenger lyft
    what do I pick
    "shared or economy"
    shared seems cheaper and looks like one or two people

  • @PaulaAllenPaulasPlace
    @PaulaAllenPaulasPlace 7 років тому

    Good information

  • @farivera2815
    @farivera2815 7 років тому

    Hello Rideshare Guy, my question is: how can I know how many seats (passengers) have the rider requested. Is there a icon ( number ) of passengers shown in the ACCEPT TRIP page of the Uber app?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому +1

      I don't believe there is one at the moment

  • @angelicajuarez7094
    @angelicajuarez7094 Рік тому

    Can you actually tell me how to look at it, someone requested me, but i dont know how to go look at it

  • @remigiusganis5828
    @remigiusganis5828 7 років тому

    Have you check UZURV yet? It might solve the problem

  • @SUCKAFREE86
    @SUCKAFREE86 8 років тому

    Thanks for the info Harry. I didn't know the Lyft system was different I had a situation where I had a passenger in my car and tried to request me but it kept picking other drivers I didn't understand why

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  8 років тому +1

      +Nikita Gofman Yup, since it's based on distance AND proximity it won't always work. But you should be able to just have the pax cancel and re-request and that resets the other driver so you are more likely to get it. I've never had to do it more than 2-3 times though :)
      More info here on my very first podcast: therideshareguy.com/episode1

    • @SDsailor7
      @SDsailor7 Рік тому

      ​@@TherideshareguyI would like to know how to request a Uber military driver that hass access to the military base? The Uber app all it says is to use the product slider tool and I can't find it on the app? I used the military driver option years ago and it was easy because the app gave you easy access. Now I can't find it.
      Thank you

  • @davecarl77
    @davecarl77 5 років тому

    You only said for them to request a ride and if your the closest you should get call but we were hoping to hear how to request a specific person on the app. I don't think it's possible.

  • @jacques1543
    @jacques1543 5 років тому

    I understand about the closest Uber driver getting the next ride but at the Ottawa airport in Canada I drove in next to a driver who had been there 15 minutes and after waiting only 10 minutes I got a ride and left while he was till waiting there??? Any idea why this might have happened?

  • @Lexi_USA6090
    @Lexi_USA6090 5 років тому +2

    Thanks Harry, just wanted to report an update based on my experience. Uber and Lyft caught up with requesting a specific car so now even if the rider is sitting in the car with the driver, the rider will not get that driver. I've been doing Uber for 4 years and in the beginning that was possible, now they'll send a driver 5 mins away. Possibly for equal opportunity ?

    • @pseudohumor695
      @pseudohumor695 2 роки тому

      Alexalocombia6090 -- The passenger has to keep cancelling and requesting a ride until they get the driver they want.. May take several tries.. Drivers are assigned trips based on distance AND amount of time waiting for a trip, meaning, the closest driver does not get the trip, as Harry explained..

    • @leezhoe
      @leezhoe Рік тому

      its ridiculous that a rider cannot request a specific driver

    • @spackar2720
      @spackar2720 4 місяці тому

      @@leezhoe I agree. I used Uber this morning and the driver and myself had a very pleasant conversation and had some startling things in common. I would very much like to request rides with him specifically.

  • @michaelmoss5976
    @michaelmoss5976 6 років тому

    So, in a nutshell, you suggest I build my network and when one of my contacts wants a ride with me (because I'm awesome AF) then they should call me...have me drive to where they are...and then they submit their Uber or Lyft request? I don't doubt that might work in L.A. but that won't fly here in Virginia Beach. We're too spread out and I can't waste my time driving for 20-40 mins for just another fare that's pretty much like any other fare. I agree this might not be too terrible of a plan if you KNOW they're going to need a ride for a significant distance and/or during surges.

  • @MitchellSandler1
    @MitchellSandler1 8 років тому

    can a request be predated or scheduled or is it only live?? If it can be done please advise.... thanks in advance

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  8 років тому

      Can't be scheduled but this is a feature they're testing out..

  • @patrickj.trevenen1633
    @patrickj.trevenen1633 6 років тому

    Thanks, now I know

  • @gamingwithlumpy4302
    @gamingwithlumpy4302 7 років тому

    I started driving today and started watching your videos while I was waiting for pings. I did not sign up with anyone's referral code so is there no way now to take advantage of the sign up bonus using your referral code?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому

      Yea definitely, I've got instructions here on how to do it: therideshareguy.com/uber-sign-up-bonus-for-new-drivers/

  • @jacobingram8152
    @jacobingram8152 6 років тому

    How can you explain to uber that you keep getting the same person when your just idling online?

  • @DarkKyugara
    @DarkKyugara 7 років тому

    Hey, there's anyway to settings to acquire only Credit Card users?
    I'm UBER Driver and I don't want to see money passegers to find me when they search for an UBER, I want only credtic card passenger to find me, there's anyway to set that?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому

      What country are you in? We only have cc users here in the US.

  • @jayjohnson82
    @jayjohnson82 8 років тому +2

    How did you find out Lyft vs Ubers algorithm?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  8 років тому

      +Joni Johnson I'm The Rideshare Guy :) Haha jk, it's not that hard to figure it out. I tested it a bunch myself, talked to other drivers and uber/lyft used to give out this info more freely a couple years ago..

    • @jayjohnson82
      @jayjohnson82 8 років тому

      +The Rideshare Guy --lol, after I asked the question I pondered on the ways you gathered the data and figured as much. :) I appreciate all the tips and information because it has really helped.

  • @SISTARSOUL
    @SISTARSOUL 8 років тому

    yesterday was my first day driving for Uber. My fiancee wanted to be my first customer. He was sitting in my car scheduling a ride and it still sent him other drivers.

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  8 років тому

      +SISTARSOUL Let me look into this, it sounds like Uber may have changed up their system.

  • @tl97wings
    @tl97wings 8 років тому

    Am I suppose to receive more (and does the rider pay more) for multiple riders on 1 trip? On my first night driving I had 2 separate trips of 3 guys. Looking at the compensation on Uber's site, there wasn't additional compensation. Also, Do I only start the trip once the rider is in my vehicle? Or can I start the timer as soon as I've arrived for the pick up? Thanks!

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  8 років тому

      +tl97wings No same price for 1-4 people unless on Uberpool. I usually wait until they get there since you don't get paid much for waiting and that might piss them off.

  • @laurasaylor6892
    @laurasaylor6892 7 років тому

    Also some states do not let Uber drive due to not having state licenses. how can you get that or are we covered under Ubers license. Dont we havento have a st license sense we are indepenant contractors for uber?

  • @farivera2815
    @farivera2815 7 років тому

    thanks....

  • @5schavez
    @5schavez 7 років тому +1

    Can you tell me how you feel about the select category? I am in Atlanta and am in my second week. I currently have a minivan so I do x and xl. I've considered trying to get into select and buying a used Mercedes. I mostly drive in the higher end areas so I'm wondering if there is money in select.

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому

      Tricky question. I'd avoid buying an expensive car just to do Uber Select - the demand is lower, so many drivers who've done this say that they wound up taking lots of regular UberX requests to make ends meet. Select clients are also, on the whole, more likely to nitpick when it comes time to rate you. If you want a Mercedes regardless, those Select fares can be nice - but as purely a business decision, I'd be hesitant about it.

  • @richardmlinar9763
    @richardmlinar9763 8 років тому

    Good Morning Harry, Have had this happen to me and 2 passengers. After so many rides Lyft will automatically Block you from that passenger, do not have an exact number, believe it to be about 150 rides. Picked a guy M-F by request of his parents to grt him to work, that lasted about 7 months before being blocked and with lady who lives in my apartment building. Lyft unblocked both after explaining the situations but it was a hassle waiting to be rematched. Lyft said they want it to be 'an organic' matching system with different drivers regularly.Unfortunately had to give the guy up as a passenger, got reblocked after 3 weeks, got unblocked again and he began to insist on using Uber.

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  8 років тому

      +Richard Mlinar Did not know that but I wonder if you could get commercial insurance and just do the rides off the app and come out ahead?

  • @laurasaylor6892
    @laurasaylor6892 7 років тому

    the question is do you need a state license for using your vehicle for commercial use? Are we covered on Ubers license?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому +1

      Yes you would need licensing and commercial insurance if using your vehicle for commercial use (rides off the uber app). If you are using your vehicle for rides with Uber, they provide commercial insurance while on a trip and require that you have personal insurance but it's advisable that you look into rideshare insurance: therideshareguy.com/rideshare-insurance-options-for-drivers/

  • @DarkKyugara
    @DarkKyugara 7 років тому

    Hey, I have a question:
    I just pick up a passenger and another one after that one.
    I'm searching here if I can see the name of the first passenger, but I can't find.
    I could find the last one, but I need the first one, how do I see the name of the first passenger? I have the trip code as well.

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому

      It should be in the menu on the upper left hand side that shows the trips/stops.

    • @MessOfThings
      @MessOfThings 6 років тому

      After the trip is complete you won't see the name anymore

  • @shahkaramiamir
    @shahkaramiamir 8 років тому

    What is the difference between Uber and Uber black? Is the fair different?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  8 років тому

      +amir shahkarami Yes very different :) Black is a premium service and X is a regular service. Learn more on ubermovement.com and go to products.

  • @thecanfields11
    @thecanfields11 8 років тому

    Okay maybe a stupid question but I'm comparing the writer app with the driver app, and the writer app demonstrates surge pricing but no surge pricing is noted on the driver app. Is that normal and if so why are they not advertising The Surge price on the driver app?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  8 років тому

      +Sherry Canfield There is some lag time between the pax/driver apps - see this video: ua-cam.com/video/nul0NXgMFf8/v-deo.html

    • @thecanfields11
      @thecanfields11 8 років тому

      I watched in for hours and the riders were alerted of the surge and it NEVER showed onnthe driver app. Gonna test it today.thoughts?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  8 років тому

      +Sherry Canfield seems like something is fishy - that shouldn't be happening.

  • @benitaboatright37
    @benitaboatright37 8 років тому

    how do you control the rating. I did 12trips and got 5stars out of 12. but from 5.1 I dropped to 4.08. my first ride ever was a drunk crazy person that complained about me. basically will you get fired.

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  8 років тому

      +Benita Boatright In short, you shouldn't worry too much about one bad rating: ua-cam.com/video/cXCUK4St9g8/v-deo.html

  • @LIG87
    @LIG87 5 років тому

    will uber suspend or disable your account if you decline/cancel too many rides in succession? There was one point where I declined about 5 or 6 straight uber pool requests (I hate uber pool)

    • @LPHGaruda1
      @LPHGaruda1 3 місяці тому

      Yes. You have a ride acceptance rating. The more you decline, the lower your rating goes. If you drop down below a certain threshold, you lose out on certain perks (such as uber comfort or premium) if you drop down to low, you will be shut off. If you don't like uberpool, i suggest going through your preferences and unchecking the uber pool box so you don't get those calls anymore

  • @radelster
    @radelster 6 років тому

    Wish there was an update to this video.... I've tried twice to do this, and both times....pax got a different Rider and had to cancel multiple times.

    • @MessOfThings
      @MessOfThings 6 років тому

      Joseph RonPaul Elster it might be that way if it's a busy area. Works great away from concentrated areas.

  • @angelinafarmer8339
    @angelinafarmer8339 5 років тому

    Long story short: Only works if you are next to the driver you want, but not actually or always. If you had a driver in the past and want to use them again, tough shit.

    • @folladordeprostis
      @folladordeprostis 5 років тому

      Bonnie Jean Angel Farmer What about asking the driver his/ her phone number and pay the ride outside the app in cash ?? It would be tax free for the driver 🤔🤔

  • @joeh690
    @joeh690 5 років тому

    Does this also apply to Uber Eats?

  • @folladordeprostis
    @folladordeprostis 5 років тому +1

    What about asking the driver his/ her phone number and pay the ride outside the app in cash ?? It would be tax free for the driver 🤔🤔

  • @besamemucho5
    @besamemucho5 7 років тому

    rideshare guy I get the feeling, from reading some of the questions and comments, that some people take cash as payment not matter how many times you tell them that is a bad idea...

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому

      Yes many drivers do and if you get caught it can be bad.

  • @jasonsejkora4578
    @jasonsejkora4578 8 років тому

    I've driven past the corral at the airport because it was full and then off the airport property. Got a ping immediately. Lol.

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  8 років тому

      +Jason Sejkora Haha nice, from an airport pax or someone just nearby?

    • @jasonsejkora4578
      @jasonsejkora4578 8 років тому +1

      +The Rideshare Guy airport pax

  • @sazilawrencemshazi5668
    @sazilawrencemshazi5668 3 роки тому

    From bluff meats to Umlaut c section next to games shops

  • @timothywilliamson4611
    @timothywilliamson4611 10 місяців тому

    Last week, a guy calls me to his hotel to pick him up. He gets in the car and orders the ride. When he sees my car on his app, he submits it. My car disappeared from his app, and it was given to someone 8 minutes away. He tried that 7 times before giving up. Today we tried it again and it took it away from me and gave to a driver 12 minutes away. It’s sounds like Uber has changed into Lyft.

  • @haileswifey
    @haileswifey 7 років тому +1

    I need a uzure code to sign up plz help me

  • @allisonjohnson6241
    @allisonjohnson6241 7 років тому

    Also.....I flat out told my car leasing agency AND my insurance company that I am a full time Uber driver. Neither one had a problem with it.

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому

      Good to know, but you still may not have collision coverage during period 1 so make sure to at least get a quote and see how it would compare: therideshareguy.com/rideshare-insurance-options-for-drivers/

  • @chrisbaker2669
    @chrisbaker2669 6 років тому

    I cant see the what drivers are in my area as a passenger.

  • @monique1822
    @monique1822 7 років тому

    I have done this b4 with uber but this morning I picked up a guy and he asked if I could pick him up from work. He called n i went n picked him up. We weren't at airport but 4xs it kept giving him other drivers 10 mins away and giving me Pax 30 mins away. Why would this happen?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому

      Hmm this was on Uber? Has it ever worked for you before?

    • @MuckBulligan
      @MuckBulligan 7 років тому

      Yeah, this method does not work at all. Nearly every time I've had a customer request from inside or just outside my car it gives the ride to another driver. I have a feeling Uber has switched to something similar to the Lyft algorithm.
      Once I was parked on an off ramp with a pax in my car (we had just dropped of a friend and ended the ride for him), and this pax wanted me to take him the rest of the way on his own account. After about 8 attempts we gave up. Gonna try this method once more. My neighbor needs me to give him a ride to the airport and return his baby seat to his house afterward. I'm pretty sure we'll run into the same problem. Might just give him a ride for free (your loss Uber!) and just catch a rider for the return trip.

  • @The7Star7
    @The7Star7 5 років тому

    If a customer cancels a ride to get to the Uber driver they want, does it lower a customers rating?

  • @starvingfatboy
    @starvingfatboy 7 років тому

    It would help if you mentioned the actual process on the phone for us newbies. All these generalities are great, but what specific things do you do on an IOS or android phone?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому

      This general overview of how to request a ride might be helpful: ua-cam.com/video/x7EYAQdhi4c/v-deo.html

    • @jessewarren7675
      @jessewarren7675 6 років тому

      The Rideshare Guy

  • @katdadi1
    @katdadi1 7 років тому

    I still don't understand a way for a passenger to request you. How do they request How do you get them in the app? Do I hand them a business card with my number on it? Confused.

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому

      Yea you'd have to get their contact info or vice versa and then do this :)

  • @frankc6430
    @frankc6430 8 років тому

    can a rider request a specific driver that not close or next to me ( I might live 1 mile away from rider ) ,of course I do drive uber 3 times a week for over 10 hours each,so he/she is not my only passenger, but I know this rider goes for a long trip certain days and want that business ...what I mean is if they trust me to take them whenever they need their next ride ,can they request me again on any different day?... how? TY

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  8 років тому +1

      +Frank C No, but you can get their contact info and set it up with them that way. Just drive to them and have them request you.

    • @frankc6430
      @frankc6430 8 років тому

      good idea,ty

  • @jackjones3657
    @jackjones3657 7 років тому

    Recently took rider to destination to pickup another rider, they then wanted to go to a 2nd destination together, in meantime I completed first ride and riders couldn't get me to show on the app to get them to their final desired location even though they were in my car! I also got pinged twice during this time to accept other riders. Any suggestions how to resolve in future? Thanks

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому +1

      Sure you always want the app to have the final destination loaded so your 'next trip' requests will be based off that: maximumridesharingprofits.com/how-uber-passengers-can-enter-multiple-destinations-on-their-uber-ride/
      You can also toggle 'go offline' button.

    • @besamemucho5
      @besamemucho5 7 років тому

      if you are doing uber x all you have to do is change to a new address a few blocks before you get to your new destination but if you are doing uber pool you can not pick other people than the people that you are being assigned by the app.

    • @johnsolarez3442
      @johnsolarez3442 7 років тому

      hi by by

  • @richardthomas4519
    @richardthomas4519 7 років тому

    Hello, it's Richard from Irving Texas, I took a man and his son to BK,from a hospital.he said he would be about 10min he be out if I was still around.so I ended the trip because I was not going to sit there and wait.but he changed his mind came back out with his food and wanted to go back to the hospital. I told him I ended the trip already, so got in the car and requested another trip and it went to another driver.right after it went to another driver my phone got a request for someone else.

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому

      Yea I think Uber has changed their algorithm - still seeing if there's a way around this.

    • @MessOfThings
      @MessOfThings 6 років тому

      Richard Thomas decline any trip except him, and have him cancel any driver that isnt you. Just make sure he understands how its working.

  • @enriquemartinez8915
    @enriquemartinez8915 6 років тому

    Can you tell how to re rate an Uber driver because I accidentally gave my driver one State instead of five and driver was supper nice and I feel bad😒 HELP🙏

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  6 років тому

      Hi Enrique, To update your rating for a driver, open the trip receipt that we sent by email. In the receipt, select the number of stars you wish to give. Your web browser will display a confirmation screen with the updated rating you've provided. You can also use your app to review the ratings you gave drivers.

  • @nicklopez5298
    @nicklopez5298 7 років тому

    did I hear u say a wife doing a ride request this video was good yet sparatic I get what your saying just had large varieties nothing really specific

  • @BryanGotSkills
    @BryanGotSkills 6 років тому

    does this work in nyc

  • @tomdehoff589
    @tomdehoff589 5 років тому

    This worked for me in the past, but no more. My wife is a driver and I travel for work to the airport a lot. Naturally l would prefer for my wife to be the driver. Recently when requesting a ride right in her car, it no longer goes to her. Sometimes to drivers over 10 miles away. What is up with that. Immediatly cancel and try again, several times, now always to other drivers that are much further away.

  • @user-sp2ky2gw6k
    @user-sp2ky2gw6k 5 років тому

    Uber change algorithm? I try today it’s not work

  • @Drextia
    @Drextia 6 років тому

    U r awesome

  • @bobbyj8044
    @bobbyj8044 6 років тому

    OK so the quick answer is drive away a half block from person - don't just stand in front of them and have them request you like that.
    See how easy that was?

  • @gvalencia80gv
    @gvalencia80gv 5 років тому

    So where was the answer? Did you answer the question

  • @GaleTeschendorf
    @GaleTeschendorf 6 років тому

    Has this been made almost useless by Uber matching high rated pax & drivers?

  • @rajaoui2007
    @rajaoui2007 8 років тому

    Just received an email from Uber saying that they re decreasing the downtime for drivers by having them accepting new trips while they re in on a trip.

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  8 років тому

      +rajaoui2007 Yea I heard/saw! Good news for drivers, hopefully they'll implement more driver friendly features: therideshareguy.com/10-features-that-id-like-to-see-uber-add-to-help-its-drivers/

  • @timothysmith2042
    @timothysmith2042 4 роки тому

    I don't get it the video title is how to request a specific driver on Uber but you had no advice about that or how to actually do that. Good tips about trying to avoid getting into a fraud situation by having too many requests by the same person

  • @edmilius6225
    @edmilius6225 6 років тому

    I had a customer request a ride from inside my car and another car was given the call. Uber doesn't work like that anymore.

    • @MessOfThings
      @MessOfThings 6 років тому

      Ed Milius thats when you have tge rider cancel immediatly until they get you.

  • @necessaryJustice_4all
    @necessaryJustice_4all Рік тому +2

    You never really explained how to actually do it. 😆

  • @AAAAAA-ov9if
    @AAAAAA-ov9if 7 років тому

    How?

  • @GaleTeschendorf
    @GaleTeschendorf 8 років тому

    Had a Lyft Line PAX that was not downstairs. After the timer ran out & I called, the PAX saw me pulling out of the driveway. She was going to the airport, so I was willing to forgive her. Tried getting her on Lyft, then on Uber. We kept getting matched with other people. Gave up after passing up two or more rides and she was matched with someone else.
    The technique should work most of the time, but not consistently in the city, malls, ....

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  8 років тому

      +Gale Teschendorf It won't work on lyft line/uberpool but should work just fine on uber.

    • @GaleTeschendorf
      @GaleTeschendorf 8 років тому

      +The Rideshare Guy This is the first month of LiftLine & UberPool in Chicago, so it is highly unlikely that a driver gets 2 pickups, I got my first dual pickup UberPool ride today. Maybe others were waiting nearby & I got put at the bottom of the list and someone 8 minutes away got my slow passenger.

  • @elite1aa
    @elite1aa 6 років тому

    hello, how can I contact you?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  6 років тому

      You can contact me here: therideshareguy.com/contact/

  • @Jmhfl7
    @Jmhfl7 7 років тому +3

    Hi guy, how is it fraud to pick up the same person again and again? If my wife requests me to go to work and she gets charged $20 and my gains are $15.... my wife just paid $5 to Uber. (let's not forget the $1.70 she pays for safe ride fee)

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому

      That's probably ok but if you're on guarantees for example and using your wife to hit the 1 trip per hour requirements, that would be fraud.

    • @russellws07
      @russellws07 7 років тому

      Why in the world would you use Uber? Paying for what reason? Stupid

    • @Jmhfl7
      @Jmhfl7 7 років тому +4

      +Russell Simmons I'm not gonna do it, you crazy? lol. it was just a question

  • @christianmorel1233
    @christianmorel1233 3 роки тому

    How about lyft

  • @michaelhesterberg702
    @michaelhesterberg702 7 років тому

    Hey RSG, I want you to know how valuable I find all your advice. Well I finally got started with Uber. I found insurance in the Fargo ND area from the Steve Marquart Farmer's agency. He was THE ONLY insurance company in all of North Dakota who would cover my ridesharing. His was also the only agency I could find who would give me a full commercial taxicab policy, as I wanted to also be able to catch riders who would hail me from the curb. That was what I wanted to ask you about--about how Uber would feel about this practice?
    I also had an incident a couple evenings ago. An Uber rider walked right up to the side of my car, where I had been sitting for about half an hour already, and asked if I was "his" Uber? Well, my partner ap hadn't pinged me! He had his phone ap on, and that was how he knew me to be Uber, but apparently the Uber system had given the ride to another driver. First there aren't a whole lot of riders or partners in my small area where Uber has only recently been authorized. There wasn't a surge! I hadn't had a rider in over an hour! Yet, the Uber ap gave the ride to a different driver from further away--who showed up less than five minutes later and as I watched, my passenger took that other driver! What happened?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому

      Uber discourages "off-the-app" pickups for obvious reasons. If you have insurance to cover that, you're probably ok, but always be wary of potential issues - lost items, misbehaving riders, etc. No way to contact the pax afterwards if something happens!
      Uber's very secretive about how it doles out ride requests - could be a GPS glitch, or their top-secret algorithms doing something weird. It's not uncommon for the app to not send a given request to the closest driver though.

    • @michaelhesterberg702
      @michaelhesterberg702 7 років тому

      Thank for the feedback RSG.

  • @russellws07
    @russellws07 7 років тому

    My question is, besides using Uber's insurance, why use Uber at all? Why not just say "hey give me so and so $ and I'll take you. Forget Uber/Lyft getting their cut

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому +2

      You could get a ticket and/or be liable if you get into an accident since personal insurance doesn't cover livery.

  • @kbanghart
    @kbanghart 5 років тому

    I don't know why a friend or relative would try to use a specific driver to defraud... I mean, the money is going to come out of their account anyway. but if the phone was stolen and someone used it to request a ride LOL then sure

  • @allisonjohnson6241
    @allisonjohnson6241 7 років тому +20

    I am an independent contractor. I have the right to solicit myself as a personal driver. If a pax wants to hire me and pay me an agreed upon fee....I see nothing illegal or conflicting about it. Just make your own arrangements.

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому +1

      Well if you got into an accident and destroyed someone/something, who would pay for that?

    • @allisonjohnson6241
      @allisonjohnson6241 7 років тому +1

      +The Rideshare Guy. My insurance covers me as a driver for Uber. I'm a rideshare driver....why would it be any different if they hire me independently?

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому +2

      Bc during period 2/3 Uber covers you and your insurance likely doesn't cover you during that time whether you're driving for uber or independently.

    • @allisonjohnson6241
      @allisonjohnson6241 7 років тому +1

      +The Rideshare Guy. I get it....thank you.

    • @RebelSoul556
      @RebelSoul556 7 років тому +5

      i fully agree with your opinion on the situation but just be careful because if it's not in the uber system they won't insure anything that happens, likely drop you as a driver if they find out and the person you drove will have no other option but to sue you for everything you have to pay the medical bills

  • @class7111
    @class7111 6 років тому +1

    This is a great question for the business minded drivers. Lyft and Uber is being stingy for not allowing this

  • @blackdunya
    @blackdunya 7 років тому

    Didnt get one word

  • @juiceeast2869
    @juiceeast2869 7 років тому +7

    uber should have way the ride can request a drive.for example after the rider take 50 trip the ride should be able to request a driver.

    • @rogerbricker135
      @rogerbricker135 7 років тому

      With Usurv, any rider can request their favorite driver.

    • @ashleydesa9953
      @ashleydesa9953 6 років тому

      how do you do this

    • @gerrithoevers
      @gerrithoevers 6 років тому

      What?

    • @queefmicester1189
      @queefmicester1189 6 років тому

      ,,,, ok and if your a real full timer then you understand it's not practical to get requested for your "dedicated rider" if your 45 miles away on another trip... LMFAO

    • @queefmicester1189
      @queefmicester1189 6 років тому

      Roger Bricker , , and if their a state over on a long trip, then what?

  • @kaygresham-szabo4182
    @kaygresham-szabo4182 2 роки тому

    Never did tell me how to request same driver.

  • @hackingrideshare4331
    @hackingrideshare4331 7 років тому +2

    I recently encountered a passenger that tends to take longer trips (Orange County to LA) and wanted to request me specifically. I gave her my phone number and asked her to text me the day prior to her planned long drives to see what my availability was. If I was free I would make sure I was in her neighborhood at the time she was wanting to leave and text her when I was outside her house. She would get in the car and make the request and off we go.

    • @Therideshareguy
      @Therideshareguy  7 років тому +3

      Has this been working for you lately? I noticed it doesn't always work like it used to on Uber - been trying to figure out what they changed the algo. to :(

    • @hackingrideshare4331
      @hackingrideshare4331 7 років тому

      It worked a few times. But she was sitting in the car with me while I was online when she made the request. She has only requested me a few times so the sample size is not that large to really determine how effective this technique is.

  • @donmathews6759
    @donmathews6759 4 роки тому

    You never explained HOW. What did I miss?

  • @whatistime5768
    @whatistime5768 6 років тому

    When does he give u a answer

  • @cannabisenigma
    @cannabisenigma 5 років тому

    These apps have a system . Basically. There isn’t enough $$$ to go around. There’s no $$$ unless you get lucky.

  • @Therideshareguy
    @Therideshareguy  8 років тому

    @rodgrappler No way, Uber/lyft value this info way too much and would never give it up, especially to an insurance company. They want you on the road more badly than you wanna be on the road :)
    Just ins. companies trying to scare you..

  • @KimFromNO1
    @KimFromNO1 2 роки тому

    You did not tells us how to request a certain driver

  • @ex_editrock388
    @ex_editrock388 5 років тому

    Truth is you can’t request a driver and it’s all business involved .
    The moment uber let’s you request a driver will be the moment that they will loose hundreds of drivers who pay a percentage per trip and that’s because uber will no longer send a client to the closest driver available. It is a lot more, sadly we cannot unless we request it