On November 30, 2017, there were 66,900 YouTube search results for the phrase "why i stopped driving for uber and lyft"
As a remote tele-driver, you:
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don't suffer common issues with locally hosting "bad" passengers in
your personal car and your personal space-
slamming of the door/trunk​
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excessive partying, intoxication, inebriation, etc.
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uncontrollable/reckless behavior
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vomit
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urination
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touching the driver
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different radio preferences/culture: music, religion, politics, etc.
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different standards of personal hygiene and odors
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wait times, not ready for pick up
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don't pay for gas
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don't put extra miles on your car
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don't waste your time and money heading to/from or waiting on passengers
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don't need to clean your car before and after "guests"
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don't have the vulnerability of sharing your car and your physical space with a complete stranger
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don't have to be restricted to drive those nearby you or in your timezone​​
As a remote tele-driver, you:
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can have company of co-worker remote drivers in a call center with you
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can take more stretch breaks with greater flexibility and comfort
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can have office "refueling" perks: coffee machine, fridge, microwave, etc.
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can have rating judgments based on only your driving performance,
not your vehicle, not the way you look, etc. -
can virtually switch more instantly and seamlessly between customers
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can drive someone late at night, in the middle of your day
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