Drove for Uber in Boston during 2021-2022
Lost money due to oversaturation and low base pay
Lost money due to oversaturation and low base pay
I got hit by a car while biking, but thankfully it was minor, and I learned to be more cautious
My old car broke down on the trip, I was stranded
I decided to volunteer time to help transport people
My friend was not happy with me
I'm forced to rely on others for rides, limiting my freedom and missing out on events
Received positive support from friends and community, considering cost savings and environmental benefits
walking 4 miles home
I'm stuck in a job far from home with no bike infrastructure
Sold 2nd vehicle, struggling with winter commute
Lately part of my commute has been a mess because of construction, so I started taking my ebike to work. Haven't tried it for commuting before, and it surprisingly works really well. No more meaningless waiting, and I even have time to grab a coffee instead of sitting in traffic. It's been a little over a week now, and now I've been riding it for other short trips too. Quick store stops, dropping off packages, going to gym, all the stuff I used to just grab the car for without thinking. I didn
Noticed significant increase in fuel efficiency
Switching to public buses improved my psychological well-being and saved money on gas
I looked into Greyhound and Amtrak but they don't offer shipping services
Moved to city, no longer need car for daily commute