Hello Interpeeps!
I am a RideShare Driver. Basically, that mean's I'm a modern cabby; I drive for Uber and Lyft. I've occasionally written on my personal FB page about my experiences, and I have another blog where I share stories about interesting rides (rarely - I've let it slide a little) ... but of late, I've been asked about, and shared, my thoughts/experiences in dealing with the companies themselves. This blog is intended to be my vehicle for that sharing to a wider audience.
And it's going to be ugly ...
As I'm sure you've heard, the relationship between rideshare drivers and the parent companies isn't always rosy - and I can confirm it's not - I'm hoping to add to that conversation by sharing details of various emails I've had, primarily with Uber, on a variety of subjects.
BUT, before I begin in earnest ... below is my most recent email to Uber. I'll send a similar communication to Lyft later; Uber will be my focus for now. It was sent today, 2017-04-18 at 9:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time. That date/time is important, as you will see when you read it. Please forgive my attempt at lawyer-speak ... I promise my other emails aren't nearly as annoying.
In any case, we will see how they respond. If they actually *read* this email and understand its deeper meaning, this blog might be very short lived indeed.
Let's hope not ...
#RideShareDan
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Uber,
You are hereby advised of the following:
I reserve the right to retain copies of all my communications with Uber, or any agent thereof, in perpetuity.
I reserve the right to distribute, share, publish, or otherwise disseminate, publicly and/or privately, the contents of any communication I have had or will have with Uber or any agent thereof, whole or in part, past, present, or future. This includes, but is not limited to, publication of said communications on blogs and social media platforms.
Any objection to my rights so reserved must be received within 72 hours. Furthermore, any objection must specifically cite the clause(s) in our current and/or previous contract(s) in effect during the time of specifically identified communications, explicitly denying me such rights for specifically identified communications, or enjoining me from exercising such rights with regards to specifically identified communications. Absent any appropriate objection, I will assume Uber has the same understanding of our contract(s) as I do: my rights, as described earlier in this communication, are valid.
Thank you for giving your attention to this communication.
Signed,
Dan Chapman
I am a RideShare Driver. Basically, that mean's I'm a modern cabby; I drive for Uber and Lyft. I've occasionally written on my personal FB page about my experiences, and I have another blog where I share stories about interesting rides (rarely - I've let it slide a little) ... but of late, I've been asked about, and shared, my thoughts/experiences in dealing with the companies themselves. This blog is intended to be my vehicle for that sharing to a wider audience.
And it's going to be ugly ...
As I'm sure you've heard, the relationship between rideshare drivers and the parent companies isn't always rosy - and I can confirm it's not - I'm hoping to add to that conversation by sharing details of various emails I've had, primarily with Uber, on a variety of subjects.
BUT, before I begin in earnest ... below is my most recent email to Uber. I'll send a similar communication to Lyft later; Uber will be my focus for now. It was sent today, 2017-04-18 at 9:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time. That date/time is important, as you will see when you read it. Please forgive my attempt at lawyer-speak ... I promise my other emails aren't nearly as annoying.
In any case, we will see how they respond. If they actually *read* this email and understand its deeper meaning, this blog might be very short lived indeed.
Let's hope not ...
#RideShareDan
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Uber,
You are hereby advised of the following:
I reserve the right to retain copies of all my communications with Uber, or any agent thereof, in perpetuity.
I reserve the right to distribute, share, publish, or otherwise disseminate, publicly and/or privately, the contents of any communication I have had or will have with Uber or any agent thereof, whole or in part, past, present, or future. This includes, but is not limited to, publication of said communications on blogs and social media platforms.
Any objection to my rights so reserved must be received within 72 hours. Furthermore, any objection must specifically cite the clause(s) in our current and/or previous contract(s) in effect during the time of specifically identified communications, explicitly denying me such rights for specifically identified communications, or enjoining me from exercising such rights with regards to specifically identified communications. Absent any appropriate objection, I will assume Uber has the same understanding of our contract(s) as I do: my rights, as described earlier in this communication, are valid.
Thank you for giving your attention to this communication.
Signed,
Dan Chapman
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