Can anyone share their experiences with Uber?

dieharder wrote:
Just as an example: I just signed up as an Uber X driver. The only thing it did was ask me to scan in my driver's license, insurance, registration and proof that I'm eligible to work here. That's it. Got a nice welcome video. No fees, no vetting at all.

Thanks, that's very interesting information. How long did it take to get approved? Did you simply enter the info and it instantly approved you? Did you try opening the app as a driver to see if they will authorize you to pick someone up? I'm curious about the differences in the US approval process vs. Canada. The US driver told me he had to wait a week before being approved because of extensive background checks.