Experiences with Livery Drivers?
Aug 15, 2020 | 1:24 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
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Experiences with Livery Drivers?
Am I the only one that wishes that Uber/Lyft would ban livery drivers from UberX/Lyft? 90% of my rides with drivers that have livery plates have involved the driver playing games such as driving two blocks before pulling over so that I can’t cancel without a fee, or stopping to get coffee while on the way to pick me up. Their ratings are always lower than average (4.6 or so) and it’s just disappointing to see the livery plate when I’m matched with a driver.
UberBlack and LyftLux have been fine.
UberBlack and LyftLux have been fine.
Last edited by diburning; Aug 15, 2020 at 1:54 pm
Aug 28, 2020 | 7:08 am
#2
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA EP, UA Gold-MM, UA 1K (former), GS (former),SPG LT Platinum, Hyatt Diamond, HH Diamond
Posts: 2,299
I haven't used Uber/Lyft for 6 months but previously I found the black service (when it actually selected a professional driver) to be a better more consistent experience.
Nov 14, 2021 | 3:07 pm
#3
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: DCA - PDX - LAX
Programs: AA Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, AS 75k
Posts: 857
I used to be happy with livery drivers, but more recently, they seem to not help with luggage etc. it seems they think Uber/Lyft passengers are crap and therefore they dont need to treat them as luxury riders.
Nov 16, 2021 | 9:24 am
#4
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Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
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Posts: 42,597
Is this city-specific, or your general experiences in multiple locations?
Nov 16, 2021 | 11:31 am
#5
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: DCA - PDX - LAX
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