I rode the Peloton twice again today
and I took all my vitamins and drank 1 tbs of EVOO just like every other day.
because really nothing else matters but my health.
Today I took one long trip to TPA via Uber for coins. Many people ask why I continue a service that is criticized for not paying enough. The answer lies in the two roles I play – one as Rideshare Sean and one out of sheer necessity, relying on Uber as my main source of income.
Uber, frankly, doesn’t offer anything meaningful to its drivers. I am not interested in the promise of benefits from the Uber Pro program. That doesn’t mean I don’t care about incentives; it’s just that Uber’s offerings don’t match my priorities. Not having a direct boss and doing away with the traditional interview process is what originally drew me to Uber. Instead, the only obstacle between me and the road is a simple background check, a process that thankfully didn’t throw me any roadblocks.
This dichotomy in the Uber driving experience is palpable. While I was able to drive full-time with Uber without background restrictions, others are being told they can’t drive with Uber. Surprisingly, many accepted this judgment without protest even though so I have heard it is a forever decision.
Economically, driving for Uber is hardly a profitable business. Famous conversations often focus on poor people, with one person humorously mentioning that he read about driving for Uber and beer money and subreddit. The irony is stark – Uber’s income is about what you’d expect from a random source of income.
In addition to the financial challenges, there is a significant vehicle toll. Passengers can accidentally give bad reviews, (a lot of times it is no accident) which affects the driver and the general condition. This classification system, combined with unpredictable tolls, adds to the financial burden. Compounding the problem is that Uber fails to update tolls, leaving drivers to bear the brunt of the increase.
Among these challenges, however, the core idea of Uber is revolutionary. A distributed application-based transportation network has revolutionized the way people travel. Uber and success is based not only on how it treats its drivers, but also on its ability to revolutionize an age-old industry.
When I think about my daily routine—the single long trip to the TPA, the Peloton rides, and the details of my Uber connection—I think about the journey of the company and its impact on the evolving world of transportation. Financial struggles continue, but the core idea that got Uber off the ground continues to shape the future of transportation services.
