Can anyone share their experiences with Uber?
I recently started using Uber to get around when my wife is using our one and only vehicle. I get picked up within 4-5 minutes when closer to town and in about 15-20 minutes when I'm at our campgroun...
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jfkmk wrote:
Uber requires you to have insurance. However, most personal insurance policies will not cover you if you're using your vehicle for a commercial purpose. Get injured in an uber car, and your injuries may not be covered by the drivers insurance and you may be on your own. Uber, at this point, steps back and says "hey, we're not a transportation company, were a technology company. We just match riders up with independent drivers who told us they have insurance, so we're not responsible".
When a client is not in the car, then your personal insurance kicks in. Afterall, at that point, you aren't using it for commercial purposes.
When a client is in the car, then Uber's commercial policy goes into effect and covers the vehicle and passengers.
jfkmk wrote:
Yeah, they want pictures of your car. That's great, you will get a car without rust. What about safety items?
Uber requires that the car be no older than 10 years.
Based on my looking at most other drivers, uber cars are late model with under 200,000 miles. In my case, I drove a Cadillac with 70,000 on it.
Many cabs in Chicago that I ride in often have obvious suspension issues, have half a million miles on them, and almost all are showing "Service Engine Soon" light.
