Uber's War on Third-Party Apps: Drivers Fight Back. Cherry-Picking Your Way To Profit | Ep 261

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We discuss how Uber and Lyft are pushing back against third-party apps like Maximo, Maestro, and GigU that allow drivers to cherry-pick more profitable rides. These apps have become essential tools for maximizing earnings, but platforms claim they violate the terms of service.
• Uber and Lyft are threatening to ban drivers who use apps that help them filter ride requests
• Security footage capturing a delivery driver assaulting a 67-year-old customer who questioned her package delivery
• Problematic AI customer service bots completely misunderstand basic customer complaints
• Financial analysts recommend Lyft stock despite skepticism from actual drivers
• Uber is testing a feature that allows women riders to be paired with women drivers
• Amazon package deliveries by drone and the potential HOA backlash
• The potential for tax-free tips for gig workers with a possible new federal tax deduction
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Chapters

1. Uber's War on Third-Party Apps: Drivers Fight Back. Cherry-Picking Your Way To Profit | Ep 261 (00:00:00)

2. Stories from the Road (00:04:24)

3. Rideshare drivers use apps to help them judge whether a ride is worth it. Uber and Lyft are trying to kill some of them. (00:13:11)

4. Amazon driver beats up a customer (00:26:13)

5. Uber Customer Support is terrible (00:29:11)

6. No tax on tips (00:34:24)

7. 3 Reasons to Buy Lyft Stock Like There's No Tomorrow (00:36:53)

8. Doordash message that was unbelievable (00:44:08)

9. Amazon Delivery drones (00:46:52)

10. Uber women only preferences (00:48:53)