Uber - Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCi MK4 (2013)
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joshcowin said:
This takes a while!
Do uber guide you through this?
What have they been like to deal with so far?
Uber guide you through each step of the way with appointments and booklets and a personal assistant whos a text away.Do uber guide you through this?
What have they been like to deal with so far?
To be honest, they haven't had to do much for me, but if you need help with filling in forms, renting a car, help for the topographical map reading test etc etc then they can be very helpful.
It also appears over the last few weeks they have started to improve Uber on behalf of the driver, so for instance in app tipping, customers being charged for booking cancellation if driver has been on the way for a certain amount of time etc etc.
I will hopefully get my first blog post up with in the next couple of weeks to start explaining what I've had to do so far, costs and time it has taken. Also what prep I have taken car accessory wise and so on.
Nunga said:
Looking forward to seeing how you get on with the Uber caper!
Me too, feels like its taking forever but in reality its been 6 weeks!xjay1337 said:
Keep us updated!
Wouldn't have it any other way!BlueHave said:
Could always go for the old school option... clingfilm
If it's not broke don't fix it. Unless you have a car in readers rides on PH. They don't like my Fabia Estate 
If anyone's wondering what cars they'll let you drive with: https://www.uber.com/en-GB/drive/london/vehicle-re...
If anyone's wondering what cars they'll let you drive with: https://www.uber.com/en-GB/drive/london/vehicle-re...
whytheory said:
Also interested to hear how you get on!
I hadn't realised they now permitted estate cars at Uber
Luckily for me they do, hence making use of the wagon!I hadn't realised they now permitted estate cars at Uber
pixelatedJH said:
They don't like my Fabia Estate
If anyone's wondering what cars they'll let you drive with: https://www.uber.com/en-GB/drive/london/vehicle-re...
Try contact them, you never know! They accept a BMW X1 which I have previously owned and it's pretty much a 1 series with a big body, soon became to small for me and the family.If anyone's wondering what cars they'll let you drive with: https://www.uber.com/en-GB/drive/london/vehicle-re...
whytheory said:
Good to know they'll accept a 2008 or newer Rover 75
I will imagine the list will be updated soon as the new reg comes out it will start knocking some cars off the list etc. I believe it's 9 years old the car can be until it has to come off the road. Been working on the little website I have put together, just not entirely sure what angle to take totally although it will be mainly for blogging.
Got my email on Thursday to confirm I passed my topographical test which is pretty much the last stage before the fun begins.
I now have to wait for TFL to send out my PCO licence, finish getting the car prepped, book an onboarding session at Uber to learn the apps and confirm the rules etc.
Updates can finally start.
I now have to wait for TFL to send out my PCO licence, finish getting the car prepped, book an onboarding session at Uber to learn the apps and confirm the rules etc.
Updates can finally start.
Uber drivers take a map test? Thought they relied on Sat Nav.
Not taking the pee as I may give this a try as my age starts making my current work my difficult.
What kind of test?
Used to courier and drove a minicab in the 80s. Then it was very good money especially if you knew London by heart.
Not taking the pee as I may give this a try as my age starts making my current work my difficult.
What kind of test?
Used to courier and drove a minicab in the 80s. Then it was very good money especially if you knew London by heart.
croyde said:
Uber drivers take a map test? Thought they relied on Sat Nav.
Not taking the pee as I may give this a try as my age starts making my current work my difficult.
What kind of test?
Used to courier and drove a minicab in the 80s. Then it was very good money especially if you knew London by heart.
Correct. All well and good relying on the sat nav but what happens if your Sat Nav is out of action for some reason? They want drivers to be able to read a map to get yourself navigated.Not taking the pee as I may give this a try as my age starts making my current work my difficult.
What kind of test?
Used to courier and drove a minicab in the 80s. Then it was very good money especially if you knew London by heart.
treetops said:
Do UBER drivers actually make a living these days. London cars are working in Sheffield and other cities nowadays due to saturation. Many drivers sleeping in their car as well. Sounds grim.
I know a few people doing Uber in London and earn over double what I earn at the moment after Uber fees. I can assure you I will not be sleeping in the car also. No doubt there are some people out there doing so but that will not be me. I will be pushing a couple of other incomes also alongside with the new flexibility of my time too.I will mainly work nights, especially weekends and go home to my family. I'm based in the city to so there's no driving 1 hour in to London to get some jobs. I'm a 5 minute driver from Kings Cross / Shoreditch. 2 minutes from Old Street. 10 minutes from Liverpool Street etc.
GrantD5 said:
I know a few people doing Uber in London and earn over double what I earn at the moment after Uber fees. I can assure you I will not be sleeping in the car also. No doubt there are some people out there doing so but that will not be me. I will be pushing a couple of other incomes also alongside with the new flexibility of my time too.
I will mainly work nights, especially weekends and go home to my family. I'm based in the city to so there's no driving 1 hour in to London to get some jobs. I'm a 5 minute driver from Kings Cross / Shoreditch. 2 minutes from Old Street. 10 minutes from Liverpool Street etc.
Just had a quick look at their site and now realise that you can only be licenced for certain areas. I will mainly work nights, especially weekends and go home to my family. I'm based in the city to so there's no driving 1 hour in to London to get some jobs. I'm a 5 minute driver from Kings Cross / Shoreditch. 2 minutes from Old Street. 10 minutes from Liverpool Street etc.
Puts paid to my idea of mainly working in London but also covering my home area in Surrey.
Did think that once you were an Uber driver you could work where ever you fancied.
So the topographical test is just map reading. That's OK. I couriered and minicabbed in the 80s. The only way you made good money was by having an encyclopedic knowledge of London and a well thumbed AtoZ of every major town in the UK.
It just occurred to me that the wife has a Nissan Leaf we own so I can do all the miles I wasn, I live just outside north London, and I am looking for part time work to fill the days and evenings between my other business.
£394 to get a licence. How about insurance, how does that work?
£394 to get a licence. How about insurance, how does that work?
croyde said:
GrantD5 said:
I know a few people doing Uber in London and earn over double what I earn at the moment after Uber fees. I can assure you I will not be sleeping in the car also. No doubt there are some people out there doing so but that will not be me. I will be pushing a couple of other incomes also alongside with the new flexibility of my time too.
I will mainly work nights, especially weekends and go home to my family. I'm based in the city to so there's no driving 1 hour in to London to get some jobs. I'm a 5 minute driver from Kings Cross / Shoreditch. 2 minutes from Old Street. 10 minutes from Liverpool Street etc.
Just had a quick look at their site and now realise that you can only be licenced for certain areas. I will mainly work nights, especially weekends and go home to my family. I'm based in the city to so there's no driving 1 hour in to London to get some jobs. I'm a 5 minute driver from Kings Cross / Shoreditch. 2 minutes from Old Street. 10 minutes from Liverpool Street etc.
Puts paid to my idea of mainly working in London but also covering my home area in Surrey.
Did think that once you were an Uber driver you could work where ever you fancied.
So the topographical test is just map reading. That's OK. I couriered and minicabbed in the 80s. The only way you made good money was by having an encyclopedic knowledge of London and a well thumbed AtoZ of every major town in the UK.
What does a full time, hardworking Uber driver take home after tax and costs in London? £25k?
treetops said:
A TFL licence allows you to work MUCH further afield. The TFL licence allows you to work in Sheffield and many other areas.
What does a full time, hardworking Uber driver take home after tax and costs in London? £25k?
Not much for sure - but the option of a proper job always exists!What does a full time, hardworking Uber driver take home after tax and costs in London? £25k?
BTW is there such a thing as a full-time hardworking Uber driver?
croyde said:
Just had a quick look at their site and now realise that you can only be licenced for certain areas.
Puts paid to my idea of mainly working in London but also covering my home area in Surrey.
Did think that once you were an Uber driver you could work where ever you fancied.
So the topographical test is just map reading. That's OK. I couriered and minicabbed in the 80s. The only way you made good money was by having an encyclopedic knowledge of London and a well thumbed AtoZ of every major town in the UK.
You could always confirm with TFL where you are allowed to work etc. For me I will only really be covering London so..Puts paid to my idea of mainly working in London but also covering my home area in Surrey.
Did think that once you were an Uber driver you could work where ever you fancied.
So the topographical test is just map reading. That's OK. I couriered and minicabbed in the 80s. The only way you made good money was by having an encyclopedic knowledge of London and a well thumbed AtoZ of every major town in the UK.
lost in espace said:
It just occurred to me that the wife has a Nissan Leaf we own so I can do all the miles I wasn, I live just outside north London, and I am looking for part time work to fill the days and evenings between my other business.
£394 to get a licence. How about insurance, how does that work?
You will need insurance that covers you for private hire, it costs more than your personal insurance but depending on the car / area etc as always will determine your expenditure. You also wouldn't be able to carry over your no claims.£394 to get a licence. How about insurance, how does that work?
treetops said:
What does a full time, hardworking Uber driver take home after tax and costs in London? £25k?
Depends what you class as hard working I guess. I'm in a whats app group chat with Uber & chauffeur drivers and a number of the uber drivers take home around £1000 a week working 5 nights.I currently earn slightly less than £25k a year at this moment in time..
I'm currently in the motor trade so will get parts discounted and mates rates labour which will help towards vehicle running costs..
Mr Tidy said:
Not much for sure - but the option of a proper job always exists!
BTW is there such a thing as a full-time hardworking Uber driver?
No, there is no such thing. BTW is there such a thing as a full-time hardworking Uber driver?
Mr Tom said:
Err, no. Bad. Very bad.- for Uber drivers and users.
RC1807 said:
Mr Tom said:
Err, no. Bad. Very bad.- for Uber drivers and users.
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