I wrote the response first then read it and made additional nonscripted comments at the end. That was one take. The comment was simply offensive to ALL drivers and I had to respond to it.

Thank you so much!!! I don’t mind constructive criticism that actually help others. Name calling just destroys credibility.

@@RideWithPeterson That wasn't constructive criticism. That was destructive criticism. Constructive criticism offers advice on how you can improve.

Hilarious

sometimes you need to stand up for yourself. not about feeding anything

Sometimes it's like barking up the tree, and the tree barking back at you... lol

I agree. it's a throwaway account. No need to waste time with the cowards.

Just block trolls.

Drive Share Ride - Thank you SO MUCH for your comment. After initially responding to his comment, I felt it was important to create a video and share that particular comment and my response with everyone because of the very reasons you mentioned in your comment. His comment insulted ALL rideshare drivers, not just me. Instead of critiquing me, you are offering constructive feedback and real help. Although I have been a commercial driver for five years before going the rideshare route, I am still quite new to having my own company and learning the ropes of building profit out of all this. I have a lot to learn. Lets TALK!!! I look forward to hearing from you.

He's a homeless bum now living in a homeless shelter, so yes this video aged badly, he is desperate and now has no BMW, and yes he is now in fact a bottom feeder.

Thank you so much for your comment. I appreciate it very much.

Ride With Peterson no worry mate. We have your back & you're in my prayers. On my way to my prayer group. Will pray with my boys (cough, cough....we are all in our 40+++...but very young in hart) for your safety, your health, your business & your family & friends. GOD BLESS.

There is no future in your past. I love that quote. I will definitely use it and share it with a lot of people. Thank you so much for your comment!

Thank you for your comment. Yeah, it didn’t work out. Currently planning my exit from transportation. For the next two years I will make what money I can from rideshare and move on to something else with the money I have set aside.

Thank you so much for your comment. It really made my day and gives me the courage to continue posting videos. That has been a challenge but I am working towards rebuilding the channel. All The Best you you!

I appreciate your comment so much. It means a lot to me that you took the time to write this message. I read every comment t and try to respond as quickly as possible. Thank you so much.

Thank you for the compliment. I appreciate it very much.

You are absolutely right - I decided on a 2016 7 Series versus a 2012 - 2015 7 Series because I wanted to look and feel good about my dumb decision to operate a nice vehicle on Uber. I am the one paying for it. And I'm gonna be happy when I do mention it. I love to drive, I enjoy the work I do as an Uber driver and I'm driving my dream car. I'm gonna smile about it. Do you really want to see someone all sad and depressed about struggling to make ends meet as an Uber driver? I have been cancelled on for all kinds of reasons. My problem is delivering the best ride I possibly can. Anything else I cannot control. If I lost my 2016 and had to drop to a 2013 - it wouldn't be the end of the world. I may not have this vehicle much longer, anyway. I'm enjoying it while I have it. I operate the vehicle on Select, Black and Lux. The calls on Black and Lux aren't there for me like I hoped they would be. So I decided to accept that this car is a means to an end. Im not trying to preserve it. I maintain it for the money losing business it is in service for. It will be paid off and every dime placed into this vehicle is a tax write off - a corporate LOSS. When this car is paid off and scrapped in 3 years, it has done its job and I will have moved on from driving for money. I enjoyed driving for UberX. I got tired driving 14 hours for $140 in a cramped car on endless UberPOOL requests. I considered a Chevy Volt, a used Honda Odyssey, a used Suburban, a used Lexus ES300h, a 2013 740i, Lexus LS460L and Mercedes-Benz S550 but was offered a fantastic opportunity with a new 2016 740i that works best for my overall situation. I chose to get a vehicle that qualified for Lux because I wanted to be a commercial partner with Uber. Starting with a new car under factory warranty for the first 100,000 miles seemed beneficial to me and my new business. I was fired as a bus operator two days before my birthday. I was hurt and felt worthless behind how I was treated when I needed help. I decided to work for myself and struggle if necessary to remain independent. I felt having a new car would give me time to build a financial reserve in preparation for when something goes wrong with the car when the warranty ends years later. I had a 2012 740i with 70k miles and was VERY happy with it. But this new 2016 costs $200 more per month with the BMW extended warranty, BMW maintenance to 100,000 miles and commercial insurance. I had a 4.68 when I started with this car. I worked very hard to get it to 4.97. The car, the all-black clothes, the water, the treats are all part of my plan to offer the best service possible. Had I remained complacent and figured my rating is not big deal and it didn't matter, I wouldnt be on Select today, much less Black and Lux. My rating matters to me. When I present my service to private clients, I use my rating and customer comments to support that I am the best driver to earn their business. I made a decision with the knowledge, experience and information available before signing the agreements. I had no one offer me support or advice - just criticism. I had to figure all of this out on my own. I have made a lot of bad decisions. Ultimately, I did something most people wouldn't do - I tried. I prepared for the worst case scenario - working UberSELECT 14 hours daily. That is my reality now. I am happier doing this today than I ever was as a Metro Bus Operator. I have more income, my own company and my dream car, working harder than I ever have doing something I truly enjoy - driving and being of service to others. I get to do it in a nice car. All of this is MY CHOICE. If I were not an Uber driver, I would drive a new, silver Camaro SS with a personalized plate. I had a Honda Civic Hybrid, but you know - mid-life crisis. I like new, fast cars and I will always buy new cars for as long as I am able to do so. I have been on the bus, walked, biked and driven plenty of buckets in my time and prefer not to experience those moments again.

Ride With Peterson I'm a Chevy Impala fan & soooo glad I decided to get the 2016 Toyota Toyrolla instead. I've never had anyone seated in the rear to ask if I could pull mine or front passenger seat forward...not even my daughter & Grandkids...they're all 6 feet or taller!

My Toyrolla is my Brown Sugar...LOL

lvesq1906 You speak the truth. He's basically working just to work, just to own & sit in the drivers seat of a BMW 7-series instead of some generic hunk of junk for 14 hours a day. After reading his response & hearing about him losing his bus driving job I'm not going to pour more salt in his wounds. But the facts remain, ratings mean nothing. This is a business & profit is all that matters. He hasn't mentioned what his earnings are like driving as he does now, but he literally has to work not to go bankrupt now, instead of just to pay bills doing something he doesn't really like. That's very sad & says alot about how exploitive & evil companies are now & how desperate people are these days. 1) $85k for the car in just 3-5 years 2) Has to be $5-6k for commerical livery insurance 3) Business license, 3-4 figures again? 4) No extended warranty means $1k bills each time he goes to the shop after the car hits 100k miles. 5) $11k for gas on a premium V6 or V8 instead of a hybrid 6) Buying & cleaning suits & dresss clothes needed instead of any t-shirt & jeans to drive cheap X riders Best of luck to you, even though I know you likely won't have much due to the nature of this business now. Only getting real limousine work for $4-5/mile can save you, but your own work with Select & X kills that industry daily & it will never return. Enjoy the ride while it lasts, hopefully you can make some real limo contacts.

I have a problem with people who are critical of me without solutions, hiding behind multiple Internet identities. I know nothing about you. If we met in person, I would probably like you a lot and could learn even more from you. You seem to want to protect me from something. Instead of hating you and ignoring you, I’ve decided to embrace everything you write and listen to what you are trying to say.

Thank you so much for your comment. I appreciate it very much.

Ride With Peterson no problem thumbs up

Miguel Vargas - You inspire me to do better, too. We work because either we want to work or we need to more. More and more people turn to being a rideshare driver because they NEED to do the work. The job provides a lot of time flexibility. It is easy to get, easy to keep and easy to move on from. If your circumstance is anything like mine, there are frustrating parts that are not helped by the challenging aspects of rideshare. Those are the times where you feel trapped and alone, times where you really want to do something else, but stuck it out with rideshare anyway because in so many ways, rideshare helps you more than it hurts you. Your plan to do better even with a 5.0 rating after three months and 500 rides is inspiring to me. You are already doing something right. Keep doing it. I am glad you found the video helpful. Thank you for your comment - it helped me today.

The seats in the full size luxury cars are very nice. I apend 14 hours daily in my car and it never really feels like it due to the seats.

I still can't get over you all spending 14 hours in your car! I'm in my van for 10-12, and I'm exhausted! Maybe I should get a different vehicle! I'm happy for you, though!

A fool and their money (or /and car are soon parted)

What should I do to fix my problem?

Ride With Peterson Get a large car a few years old with low mileage and convert to LPG, its more about having a large safe comfortable car than a new or newer one....its far cheaper on the law of averages.

Thank you for the support. Although I disagreed with his calling me a bottom feeder, his overall assessment of the situation was correct. I am leaving rideshare and California by November 15, 2019.

Ride With Peterson .... it is all about respect. U there sharing and trying to help folks but he is there judging. You seem very down to earth. Your family should be proud of u. I do this part time and works great for me. I make 2000-2500 a month on uber x.

Thank you so much for your comment. It truly means a lot. Also, thank you for subscribing.

Hey we're brothers and sisters anyways. We need to encourage each other anyways. Keep up the good work! God bless!

Thank you very much.

Eric Klingsten - the fact that you drive a 2005 Town & Country and generate $180 - $250 in 10 - 12 hours is very impressive to me. I generally make $350 in 10 hours in LA. On busy Fridays and especially Saturday, I generally make $500 each night. The difference is I generally do 8 to 12 trips each night. I spend a lot of time sitting waiting for trips. I began experimenting with parking closer to certain restaurants and hotels and the results have been promising. Each market is different. LA has a good customer for Select and Black. I receive 2 - 3 Lux calls a week and don’t generate much from those calls anyway. I gave up X and XL a month after starting rideshare. The pay was too low, I put too many miles on my car too fast and the driving experience for me wasn’t as nice as the high end service is. I completely respect the X drivers but I am an advocate of generating as much revenue as possible per mile driven, so I always recommend drivers upgrade to Select or Lyft Premier as soon as practical. Twice the money, half the trips, half the fuel, half the mileage, zero POOL or Line rides and there is a built in advantage when X is surging.

I’m in Cleveland and drive either an ‘18 optima or an ‘05 Subaru Legacy and make $200 in 8-10 hours most days. I’m shocked when we hear people say there’s no money in this.

Just eight more years to go and I should have it figured out my now. I did suffer a significant setback when returning the BMW but I have learned a lot and I will continue working towards my goal. My reasons for doing this are far larger than I am. Returning to a regular job is not an option for me.

Thank you so much for the encouragement.

Thank you so much for your comment. I truly appreciate it. My hope is that I make videos that truly HELP others in many ways. Making them interesting is a challenge but I seem to be getting better at it each day. KZfaq has been really good for me and I appreciate the opportunity they offer.

Christopher Marx and I have buried the hatchet. He has given me lots of helpful advice.

Thank you so much for your comment. I appreciate it very much.

I truly appreciate your comment. Thank you so much for the encouragement and finding value in the videos.

I agree with you. Money is important, but in this case, my experience can help others. Thank you for your comment.

Zohn Williams ight true that

Zohn Williams I’ve been tossing car options around... I want a Buick Enclave! I HATE doing UberX! So I’m back inna Cab. I don’t want to pay $25,000 for a vehicle just to rag it out but then again, I drive taxi more than rideshare. A low cost minivan with a third row will increase earnings but I don’t want a minivan! The cab I drive is one! So yeah, I just need to get what I want and pray for the best! I’m terrified though of car payments and repair costs if something happens. I only drive part, part-time. I’m disabled and can’t even work a couple hours daily. Keep doing what you’re doing Sir! You are blessed and no troll can rob you of God’s favor!

Thank you for the compliment. As of Monday, November 12, 2018 at 2:55PM, I no longer have possession of the BMW. It was returned to the limo company I rented it from. I returned the vehicle because I had constant problems making the weekly rental payment on time and there was a required suspension repair due on the vehicle that the limo owners were unable to resolve at the time I returned the vehicle. I had a vehicle I was unable to generate money with and I owe the limo company money. I felt it was wiser to return their vehicle to release myself from any further responsibility to the vehicle and work on repaying the debt I owe then without driving their vehicle. I do not know if I will partner with another Uber Black limo partner. For now, I have a 2010 Honda Civic LX through HyreCar. The Civic is a long was from a 2016 BMW 740i. This car only has an AUX port and I don’t use it. It is just a basic car for basic for Lyft and UberX trips. I do plan on getting a vehicle that qualifies for Lyft Lux Black and Uber Lux, but I will make sure I am ultimately buying the car.

Hey Eric - I am glad the videos have information and value for you. I work hard to make videos for all drivers. Thank you so much for your support.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks for your comment on this oldie but goodie video. One of the first videos I posted.

I agree, but its OK. I learn from every comment. Maybe I am missing something. Maybe I am doing something wrong. But, I am doing something I enjoy that is beneficial to others.

He did try to give advice but in a mean way. We all say things differently and we all absorb it differantly. This man made a huge mistake to buy that 7 series to drive. He doesn’t see it now, but he will when that 100k maintenance package stops. Bmw maintenance is no joke, specially on a 7 series. It will be like going to work to be ABLE to go to work, i hope that makes sense. Or let me put it this way. Women who pay $50 a day for baby sitter to go and make $80 at their job... thats what it will become for him when he starts to pay maintenance out of pocket.

Agreed, and he probably financed this car for 6+years, it's going to take a really long time to see any profit from this... we all make mistakes, this is going to be a very expensive one.

I rarely see so many mean comments on a post like this. He will do better and succeed he has the right work ethic and attitude.

Gustavo Lagioia you are making broad and uniformed statements.

Thank you for the encouragement. I appreciate it very much.

Thank you so much for your comment. At the present moment I do not have a luxury vehicle for private clients. I am working on changing that. Once I have a suitable TCP vehicle for private requests, the update will be posted here and in my website and I would be honored to provide service to you.

Ted Thomas - Thank you for your comment. Since the publish date of this video, I have learned A LOT. I learned what works and what doesn’t work for me. I also discovered my daily revenue range of $350 - $400 daily with UberLUX, UberBLACK and UberSELECT. If I include Lyft Lux and Lyft Premier, I can expect and additional $200 daily. I know to be online 4AM to 6AM six days a week. I take Tuesday off. I learned that I need $50 cash daily to achieve the larger weekly revenue goal, so I have a secured credit card with a $500 line that is paid off every week. I also have a gasoline card that is paid off weekly. Much more knowledge, experience and many resources in place today that were not there when this video was posted.

Thank you so much for your comment. I truly appreciate it. I wish you all the best and continue success with achieving your goals.

MoneyOverFame - you are absolutely right. His comment was cool until the bottom feeder part. I've been called everything in existence as a bus operator, so negative comments don't bother me. A few years ago I would have shut down the channel. Today, my attitude is bring it. His comment was disrespectful on so many levels - it demanded a response. I appreciate your support and feedback. Means a lot.

Thank you so much. I appreciate it very much. I do my best to be as transparent was possible. Makes no sense being anything but honest in this business.