UBER Driving


    Chapter #11

    I just did 4 trips this morning and decided to take a break, will resume driving this evening. Made $50+ only so far…

    Last month my weekly payouts is $1k plus. Some ups and some weeks down only $800 plus. Total fare before uber deduction is $4k plus so took home $3.6k. Less petrol so net profit is around $3k.

    Look, my foremost objective to tell you peeps about driving uber is to share, hoping those who really need a good income can benefit from it. Whether there is referrals or not is secondary. Like I’ve mentioned earlier in my thread, I will split $200 with whoever took it up.

    Implying that I’m trying to con people into uber for a mere $100 fee is downright insulting. BTW I bets on Soccer each bet is already $500, sometimes double bet during Jalan. So $100 isn’t a big deal, it’s only a consolation reward to me if this help others. Ain’t that hard up for some small money.

    I’m done defending and it’s not for me to start a debate about getting a full time job versus taxi driving. I leave it for the bros to decide. You viewers might ask- why I bet so much but waste my time driving uber? The hard truth is that gambling isn’t a solution to anything, I still need a stable income from day to day efforts to sustain. Daily income of $150 is acceptable to me.

    Chill, bye.

    Post #34
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    Chapter #12

    Hi bro Johnsonbass, yes its not unusual for mainstream media to chu power, look at straits times and you’ll see all negative things on paper about Uber.

    Fact is, there are still so many drivers taking up Uber driving, everyday Uber office outside long Q before door opens at 10am. If Uber really so bad, why so many still drive for Uber?

    Own car still pay rental? Why’s that? I no need pay rental leh.. Whavever I made is mine but of course got to less petrol cost lah. Thus I keep a file just for petrol receipts, be in in SG or pump from JB.

    you mentioned :

    SMLJ use own car drive, still must pay rental, additional insurance, register as company… Means you die your own business…

    aiyoo.. you drive for comfort or city cab also you die your own business. Sick also got to drive to cover rental, same same.

    Post #36
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    Chapter #13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by

    blk437

    Taxi is a dying trade. Uber is the new way to go. But uber fare too low. Unbelievable.

    Hi bro Blk347, yes uber priced the fares slightly lower than regular taxi, that’s why more and more passengers switched to uber taxi.

    Nowadays a taxi ride easily cost more than $10, whys that’s? It’s the cab companies making the money, taxi drivers and consumers are victims of the evil mastermind youknowwho.

    Post #39
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    Chapter #14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by

    sadsky18

    ts , see what i mean ?

    its just like fb debate .

    seeing so many negative feedbacks , the chances of joing will fall .

    dont dare . lol

    Hi bro,

    its okay. i’m mentally prepared for it, hahaha..

    I remembered that half year ago I started a thread about going for backpacking for 6 months, also alot of flamers came into my thread to kpkb just to shoot me down for kicks.

    Like I said, my primary objective is not about making money out of referral fees. I am hoping those who can’t find a stable job (like me), be it due to their age, or paper qualification, or physical concerns etc., can consider taking up Uber driving.

    Whether the viewers believe me or not, it’s ok with me. I know I speak the truth and am doing the right thing, I have nothing to worry.

    cheers

    Post #42
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    Chapter #15

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by

    water_boi

    Hi ts.. I have a few queries..

    how much u actually earn roughly after u deduct everything including petrol, commission, rental or monthly installment etc etc etc. (Please refer to my earlier posts in this thread)

    I heard a lot stopped cos most can get Ard 5-6k a month but after all the deduction, they only left with less than 2k..

    Hi bro waterboi, yes that are many hardworking Uber drivers (unlike me) drive many hours and make $6k above. But they take home less because the petrol consumption is equally high due to long hours driving. Secondly, these drivers may be paying very high rental for newer and bigger cars. Lowest rental range from $42/day to highest more than a $100 a day. So if the rental is $100, thats a whooping $3k gone into rental alone.

    Personally, I think there are many Uber drivers (newbies) didn’t manage their expectations and rent a bigger shiny new car with high rental cost, then KPKB say Uber lying and they cannot make money.

    I have some friends are like that, quite unfortunately. I also seen a group of younsters in their 20s, rented big black shiny Mercedes to drive UberExec, I seriously doubt their earning from UberExec can let them survive.

    But then, some are out to “hao-lian” and have a new car to drive around. So, to each their own, not for me to judge.

    Post #44
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    Chapter #16

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by

    water_boi

    Hi Bro winner, i guess is not a matter old or new cars, u still need to pay rental or installments. Unless yr car is fully pay up than I guess earning nett 3k is not a big issue otherwise I think most uber adverts are misleading..

    Thanks for sharing.

    Bro waterboi, sorry i beg to differ.

    Old or new car determine how much rental you’re paying, and that is the most crucial part of this business.

    Just like any business, material cost and overheads are critical to whether your business can succeed or fail. As a business owner, I take into account my cost (for me its only petrol cost) plus my time spent, versus profit and so far I am happy with the way things are going.

    Yes, I do agree that Uber ads can be misleading. Thats why I started this thread to shed some insights from my own experience. I have many friends driving Uber rental car, some can make it and some not so good. It all depends on how much effort you put in, eventually.

    Post #47
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    Chapter #17

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by

    lasupkia

    Winner38 got free car so he don’t add in car cost about $700 a month if u own it or $1600 if u rent.

    The way u count is misleading. You may have paid up earlier for your car, that doesn’t mean it’s not a cost under expenses. Don’t sabo others here to earn the referral. 1 week petrol cost is $100 for driving peak hours? How many km u drive? Your car must be doing 100km per liter.

    This guy can’t be trusted.

    Here comes flamers, I was expecting that, hahaha…

    FYI my car is 7 years old, fully paid up 3 years ago. I drive Uber or not, it is still depreciating one way or another.

    No one is forcing anyone to sign-up Uber, if you decided to do so, its your own decision just like you decided to take up a new job anywhere else.

    If you are so keen on insisting that I am out to make money out of referral, then by all means go ahead and think all you like. You are entitled to your own opinion, just like anyone else who is reading this thread.

    Cheers man

    ps. Please don’t give me your trust, I don’t need it and I definitely will be happier if I never make an acquaintance of you. I always believe that only losers think the whole world is full of losers. In the eyes of a evil person, every man, woman, child, dogs are all evil. hahaha..

    Post #52
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    Chapter #18

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by

    Johnbass

    Farking Serious?

    If fully paid liao, must be rich… Still drive uber/grab for Fark?

    I have spent tens of thousands travelling for the last 6 months. First thing i did after i came back to SG is to find a job. Yes I have some savings but I am not super wealthy (at least not in your sense of rich). I cannot afford to sit on my laurels and no need to work.

    Right now, I drive Uber to make some money and still drive up to JB to fill petrol and go for massages once a week. You can call me a cheapo if you like.

    Cheers! Have a good Friday!

    Post #55
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    Chapter #19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by

    lasupkia

    Then u should add in a disclaimer that only those with fully paid own car can earn a living with Uber. I have seen so many getting burned by signing 6 months rental to do this and earn less than a cleaner.

    I am not trying to flame u. I am opening the eyes of those who join blindly and get burned.

    And if get bad review and suspended account by Uber then what to do with rental car? Join up Grab car? Actually Grab car is better. Can earn more than Uber.

    Like I said earlier, I also have friends driving Uber with rented car. They are happy and contented so far as well. Signing up a 6 months rental contract without trying out taxi-driving first is foolhardy.

    I feel sorry for those who did not manage their expectations correctly. Part and parcel of learning process in life.

    ps. I have Grab account as well, I have activated the account but havent start driving for grab. So far Uber alone is enough for me. I have Grab referral code but I am too lazy to start inviting. lol… I forgot the invite/refer rewards for Grab, I think its now $150 if not mistaken.

    Post #58
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    Chapter #20

    To whiskersF,

    You took the time and efforts to write such a Long essay, I salute you.

    If you think it’s all bullshitting then by all means go ahead and think all you want. I won’t try to stop you

    I’m taking a break from driving after 3 hours on the road. Already made $109 after uber deductions.

    Will resume after my short coffee break, cheers.

    Ps. I’m at club street now and all around the area uber app showing surge fare of 1.5 to 2.1 times, but hey, money can’t earn finish my man.

    Post #69
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