New Driver App Updates from Uber That Help Earn More Money

[@affiliatewatch]

Great to see what you have done with uber. In asia there is a similar company called Grab. I have signed up 280+ people and get free rides everywhere now.

[@DustinIsDriving]

Nice to see ya back to making videos. Ya I wish we could see where people are going before we accept the ride. Maybe one day... stay safe and keep doing what ya do

[@manwellpatillojr5829]

The new driver app is OK, but why haven't Uber done anything increase your base and per-mile pay. I've been an Uber driver partner in Charleston SC since 2014 and been through two rate decreases. If you ask any veteran Uber driver partner, we are more interest in rate increase.

[@Entre1099]

Manwell Patillo Jr 843!

[@LHarwin1]

If they give you higher rates, the CEO wouldnt get as much profit off your work

[@stuboy13]

It would be nice to have the surge areas shown in bright red again. Especially at night. It's still pretty slick aside from that. Cheers from the UK man. Always awesome content

[@TheSimpleDriver]

stulovespie Great comment. It’s better, but I agree. The bright red is legacy!!

[@stuboy13]

The Simple Driver I actually kept my android phone on the old app. I didn't update just to be safe and test the water on my iPhone with the new app. I still use the old app sometimes - especially when surges vary within small areas.

[@thehillscallmemountain1969]

What is your opinion on working for Uber and Lyft at the same time?

[@mariaf361]

I updated my app yesterday and i dont see any of these new features they are talking about ...

[@CKBowling1]

It would be nice if you could see the destination before the ride starts.

[@TheSimpleDriver]

C K Keep leaving messages like this. They are watching and reading :-)

[@CKBowling1]

The Simple Driver thanks for the reply. I ended my night in a very not safe part of STL, would have passed no matter the surge amount.

[@stuboy13]

It would be nice if that happened. maybe if you "earned" that privilege through time and high ratings. Would be awesome to actually know where you're going. I totally understand why you wouldn't want some drivers having this though - no short pickups etc.

[@WealthEngineering]

I love your videos Kelvin... You were the first uberTuber I saw, encouraged me to go out there, used your tips on day one and learned valuable skills along the way... I took your concept of making more money from one ride to another level... I am working on a startup project to help other drivers make more money per ride as well...you were the one who opened my mind to think like this and I want to say thank you... I understand this video was sponsored by Uber but video like these will kill your channel... You should still be yourself despite who is paying you, and making a review about reaching to find good things about the new app and not mentioning what is wrong with it is not cool and disappointing for your viewers... Videos like these will kill your channel... Interviewing uber executive and go little hard one them is acceptable to me... But making a review and talking about only the "pros" ... Is simply not cool...any sincere reviews about anything online you hear pros and cons and there are alot wrong with this new app... I respect you too much to give this video a thumbs down... So I'll simply will not give it any thumb... Wish you well Kelvin... Still waiting for your other channel power of publish...

[@shanon2229]

Here is an option Uber should have....Remember myspace and how they used to have a top 5 friends? You should have a feature where passengers can have their top 5 drivers. The technology is there because you don't pair drivers and passengers that rate each other below 3 stars. This would be reverse of that. It would make drivers step up their game and offer better service if they want to be in a passengers top 5. Also, some passengers would pay more to have a driver they know vs. rolling the dice every time. Make it happen Uber!!!!

[@KevinP32270]

Thanks.

[@gustavorosales3936]

I'm in San Diego and even though San Diego was not part of the test area, Uber still let me have these features. I like all of these features!

[@TheSimpleDriver]

Gustavo Rosales They are really good.

[@SavageScientist]

Hey Brother what software are you using to EDIT your videos I assume premiere pro.

[@nelly6299]

Just started watching your videos... even as far back as 2 years ago! You are brilliant and this young mind of mines is taking notes and putting your advice into action! Huge thank you! 😊

[@Tonygontheboards]

Hey Kev where can I email you?

[@J.A.GCustoms]

just signed up for uber, looking to make bout 60+ a week! partime of course! I live in the snow belt of michigan! So most people don't like to drive in the snow especially the elderly! Hope i have a niche market, any suggestions sir?

[@JK-mm4wu]

You think Uber did a pretty good job.......because you aren’t actually driving with the new app.

[@TheSimpleDriver]

Nah, I think they did a good job because i actually published content showing drivers how to make money without these features 2 years ago. The fact that it's in the app now is wonderful. What exactly don't you like about the features?

[@JK-mm4wu]

The Simple Driver You don’t drive so you don’t know that the new app doesn’t refresh properly. To get the surge areas refreshed you need to log off the app and log back. It becomes beyond annoying. How can there be more than usual demand in an area but (new feature) but in that exact area there is no surge? It doesn’t make sense. Your video is sponsored by Uber so of course you are going to say that the new app is improved. There was nothing wrong with the old app, the new app sucks.

[@JoiCarlaBodyBar]

This Man is getting cheated! Thinking he is making money, but probably putting THOUSANDS of miles on his car and wife probably scared to say something. I advised everyone to not drive for these crooks at least ALL or only part time.

[@johnmarkreed]

Glad you are back to making videos

[@Suz562]

I've had these features on my driver app for awhile here in Los Angeles. Is this brand new in Atl?

[@TheSimpleDriver]

Suz It definitely rolled out in cities at different times...lol

[@rodstarcke5423]

Why doesn't Uber do what Lyft just did, which is to give you 5 stars for all unrated rides?

[@TheSimpleDriver]

Good question.

[@JK-mm4wu]

The new app sucks. It wasn’t needed. The surge doesn’t refresh enough. You have to log off and log back on The opportunity feature is a joke......how can there be “more requests than usual” coming from a specific area but there is no surge in that specific area. It doesn’t make sense.

[@TheSimpleDriver]

Surge has NEVER been important to me or any of my 74,000 plus subscribers. I have NEVER produced content talking about how good surge is and i never will. There are so many other smarter ways to maximize your earnings on the Uber platform and SURGE is NOT one of them :-)

[@JK-mm4wu]

The Simple Driver You can Speak for yourself, I’m sure the majority of your 74k subscribers would say that your statement is a bunch of poppycock. With rates being cut significantly, surge is how the difference is made up.

[@TheRideshareHub]

new viewer here :)

[@smoothshawn545]

For 2019 try to do a collaboration with Terry Tips from the ATL. He's a popular Uber rideshare partner who's funny and entertaining.

[@craigrivera9874]

Do you recommend UberEATS?

[@billymcbride7622]

Hello Calvin! Thanks for the cool videos. Can you tell me what vehicle you drive?

[@TheSimpleDriver]

Good question. Here is your answer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJK9ZKmYhZaEgJo

[@jaimeolmeda7069]

I hate that it doesn't show the pickup location before the GPS sends you on a loop to waste gas. Also wish that I can add a stop WITHOUT having to depend on the passenger to do it. Rider gets in my car and says to me "btw we are going to make a stop to drop off my friend but its in the same direction don't worry". He DIDN'T even add the stop in the trip so I end up taking directions to where his buddy was going only to wind up making an illegal u turn bcuz he wasnt even sure where his friend was going . So I tell Uber about the extra (friend) passenger and the stop and I was told that because I didnt really drive that many miles so its still the same fare. REGARDLESS, we should know where we're going and be compensated for anyone making extra stops in our car no matter if it didn't add much mileage. What if I had an accident for making that illegal u turn?... Will that extra rider who entered my vehicle be covered under the insurance? The guy doesn't tip me for risking my license and car (told me do a U turn) after the trip and slams my car door like a psychopath. I drive a 2018 Honda Accord Sport and the doors shut so easily. He slammed it like it was some old 60 year old car.

[@TheSimpleDriver]

I appreciate you sharing your comment.

[@bernardogutierrez3802]

I’m in San Diego and this features are being up for 6 months at least.

[@everythiingdiamond2942]

Has anyone completed his course?? .. and if so did the course prove to be successful ??

[@dave-by2on]

i like yur keyboard, awesome. good work.

[@vernoralston5399]

I may have missed it, but I didn't have video, just audio came through.

[@TheSimpleDriver]

Vernor Alston Lol, there is definitely video.

[@113zorba]

Uber sucks. After expenses you are making less than minimum wage and taking huge liability risks.

[@JoiCarlaBodyBar]

But he doesn't see that! He drives MILES...and thinking he's making money, but is really not! This is not Full Time job!

[@lorimast]

What is the opportunity? I've been using the app, but I haven't seen that.

[@TheSimpleDriver]

Lori Mast Hey Lori, Check my description.

[@lorimast]

@@TheSimpleDriver interesting I've never seen it. I wonder if my smaller city isn't big enough to have any opportunity. 😂

[@TomMcCarthy]

Hi from Tom McCarthy in El Paso TX.. Hope all as well for you and the family...

[@TheSimpleDriver]

Tom McCarthy Hey Tom, things are going well brother. Thanks for asking. Looks like you are doing well.

[@dave-by2on]

video is good info.

[@TheSimpleDriver]

James K. Thanks sir.

[@scotttucker2557]

I used the app uber has been manipulating drivers with the higher opportunities for trips I followed it few times I got nothing for an hour

[@JK-mm4wu]

75k subscribers and 4K views, enough said on what your subscribers truly think.

[@dave-by2on]

don't drive at night. not safe.

[@rayb6852]

Freaks come out at night

[@georgeschneider2414]

Have a dash cam if you do so!

[@TheRideshareHub]

Get that money! Lol