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Scheduled Labor Day Walk Off
(August 29
thru September 1, 2014)
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By: AngryUBER former driver/ UBER
Partner
August 19, 2014
Former UBER Partner announced today a
solidarity Labor Day Walk Off (August 29 thru September 1, 2014). All Uber Partners/ Drivers and UBER
Riders to refuse to use or drive for
UBER over the Labor Day Weekend.
Labor Day
in the United States is a holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September.
It is a celebration of the American labor movement and is dedicated to
the social and economic achievements of workers.
As of Friday August 15, 2014 the drivers
where emailed the following information regarding their commissions. UBER has been quite profitable and now wants
it all. Greedyuber basically gave us 48
hours to digest and either accept or cease doing business with UBER (We had no
input or choice in the matter of the decision).
UBER is and has used the drivers to prop the company into its current
position, offering free and discounted rides/ services to the riders while all
along taking it from the drivers. The
combination of drivers and passengers is what makes UBER work without either
one of us they basically just have an app.
The drivers take all of the risk Automobile, gas, insurance, time, wear
and tear on their personal cars and maintenance without guarantees of a living
wage. The drivers demand respect and
appreciation from UBER not just in word but in action. Companies like UBER only understand one thing
and that’s the bottom line, this is why we are requesting that the passenger
join in solidarity the drivers on the Labor Day Weekend.
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Summer always ends too
quickly - this year that is especially true as Uber Chicago saw demand soar
higher than ever! The last few weekends were the biggest we’ve seen in the
history of uberX, loyal riders are happier than ever with fast and reliable
service, new riders are coming on by the thousands each week, and most
importantly, the partners who make all of this possible are earning more than
ever before!
CHANGES TO YOUR PAY STATEMENT
Back in January we
announced that we were lowering our uberX commission from 20% to 5% to help
maintain partner earnings through what is normally the slowest time of year.
The move worked - uberX usage in Chicago grew rapidly, and even after we moved
our commission back to 15% in mid-April, uberX partners continued to make more
than ever before.
As the summer comes to a
close and we enter the busiest time of the year, it’s time to move back to the
original 20% commission level. Additionally, we will no longer be waiving the
$10/week device subscription fee that we have covered since uberX launched back
in May 2013. Both the commission change and the device subscription fee take
effect this Friday, August 15.
LOWER PRICES = INCREASED DEMAND
To continue to grow
uberX at an incredible rate, we’re also permanently decreasing uberX prices by
roughly 15%. The new rates are as follows:
Base: $1.70
Per
mile: $0.90
Per
minute: $0.20
Minimum trip: $2.70
Minimum trip: $2.70
The decision to
permanently reduce uberX prices comes after extensive pricing studies in dozens
of cities across the United States, with Uber investing time and resources to
ensure that demand would not be negatively affected as a result of the tests.
The results of the
studies were clear - rider demand increased so significantly that uberX
partners earned 20% more over the last 4 weeks than they did all of May! And
the growth is only going to continue - we expect the fall of 2014 to closely
mirror 2013, and uberX partners will be busier than ever!
Armed with this data, we’re
confident the new prices will continue to grow your riderbase and ensure that
uberX remains Chicago’s best transportation option.
EXCLUSIVE
NEW PERKS THROUGH UBER
Lower uberX prices mean more
riders and more trips! That said, we know increased trips means more miles on
your vehicle, so we’ve put together some amazing deals for uberX partners to
help offset some of the costs that come with more usage:
1.
Gas Discounts - all partners have access to $0.20/gallon off at 4
Mobil locations around Chicago. Click here for more
information and start saving today!
2.
Car Maintenance Discounts - stop by one of 12 area Midas stores to
take advantage of the following deals:
·
$23 oil changes with FREE tire rotation - save over 50%
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$119 brake pads (installation included) - save over 20%
·
$74 coolant change - save over 25%
3.
Car Wash Discounts - for quick washes or custom detailing, head to
one of the following locations:
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Splash - $10 hand washes
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Cross Roads - $10 express cleaning
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Bert’s Car Wash - $8 wash or $75 detail
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We’ll Clean - washes starting at $8
With top partners
averaging more than 1,500 miles in trips during July (and even more miles
driving for personal reasons), these discounts could save you hundreds of
dollars each month on gas and oil changes alone!
And, of course, we’re still offering some great programs designed to help you earn more and spend less while on the road with uberX:
And, of course, we’re still offering some great programs designed to help you earn more and spend less while on the road with uberX:
3.
Ride in style at a great rate with Uber’s vehicle financing
program - check out the 'Special Offers' tab on partners.uber.com for more
info!
As always, we want to thank you
for your continued partnership. We will be working everyday to grow demand,
increase your earnings, and ensure uberX remains the best and safest driving
platform. We’re always willing to answer questions or hear feedback from our
partners - for 24/7 support, email
us and we’ll typically get back to you in less than an hour.
Uber on,
The Uber Chicago Team
Travis Kalanick (Creator of UBER) on the 40 Under 40 2013 via @FortuneMagazine http://wp.me/p4kUAt-1rwK
Greedy UBER is making money hand and foot and still it wants to squeeze the Partner Drivers. That not a Partnership!
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