Middleton Technologies, android/IOS software company. Building a better gig economy for drivers with apps that can auto-accept & auto-decline gig request.
Melbourne, FL
Joined August 2017
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@uber @sachinkansal Please explain this to me! Driver accepted a trip, upfront fare $23.14, then the Rider added a stop, the original trip is extended by 2 miles and 5 minutes. Trip is finished, Rider tips $15, please take a look at the attached receipt screenshots. Fare drops to $15.11, including the tip, total driver pay $30.11. Upfront fare is shaved by about $8!!! Did Uber steal part of the tip? Looks like it to me @FTC @DeptTransport @dojphofficial
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@uber created the AR problem! During an interview @TheRideshareGuy, Uber CEO @dkhos said that if drivers are not accepting offers, it's on Uber, because trips are not being priced correctly! Decline & Recline drivers, remember Ruthless Efficiency!
@andrewgordonmac @sachinkansal
Dear Uber: YOUR ACCEPTANCE RATE PROBLEM EXPLAINED
The biggest issue is that the offers you’re sending drivers are too low. You quote your own external expenses without accounting for—or even acknowledging—driver expenses, including vehicle purchase, depreciation, maintenance, fuel, operating expenses, car washes, etc.
You also refuse to listen to drivers and won’t provide basic preference settings that would help solve your AR challenges.
Allowing drivers to set their preferences for each shift would dramatically reduce declines because you’d stop sending offers they will automatically reject.
Some examples:
- Area/location
- Ride types (UberX, Comfort, Shared, etc.)
- Airport on/off
- Maximum trip length
- Minimum passenger rating (finally fixed!)
- No stops
- Minimum rate/fare
These are basic settings independent contractors should be allowed to choose.
I often do short shifts (1–2 hours) in the suburbs between other commitments. Without area preferences, I’m forced to decline 80% of the offers you send me—all going downtown.
This wastes my time, causes longer wait times for riders, and increases systemwide inefficiency.
Allowing me to stay in-area lets you send offers I can’t take to drivers who can, saving time and inconvenience for everyone.
It also lets you know which areas to incentivize. For instance, if 80% of drivers have “airport rides” set to OFF, you know you need to add an incentive there. The inverse is also true.
There are times when I’m working on multiple apps. I may be one or two deliveries away from a large bonus but still open to high-paying ride offers. Letting me set a minimum rate for that period may mean I see few or no offers—but it gives you the option to know you have a driver in the area who will accept at a particular rate.
Instead of games, bells and whistles, hocus-pocus, and trickery—give the independent contractors working on your platform real choice. Stop punishing drivers for choosing what makes sense for their business.
Or start paying our SSI, FICA taxes and offering benefits, vacation, 401(k), etc., because we are really employees if you deny us these choices.
Provide real preference options and watch your AR problem dramatically improve.
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Is @HomeDepot aware that Uber Eats is farming out their deliveries to desperate drivers at highly exploitative rates?
How much are they paying Uber per delivery/mile/etc.?
Do the powers that be know this is happening?
*note: offers received by a Boston driver during a 15 min period on a recent Sunday
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Please, sign & share this petition just launched with your fellow drivers and couriers to send a powerful message! Time to share the wealth! 🙏
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Monday I will be streaming live on the @RideshareRodeo Podcast. We will be talking about the Driver's Coop, Rideshare safety, and lots more this Monday 4pm MST. Bring your questions and join the conversation in the chat. youtube.com/live/_CggfI2CuW4… – at Colorado Springs, CO
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78% of Uber drivers said they had a drop in their ride volume or earnings after they turned down low-paying rides. sfchronicle.com/opinion/open…
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Delivery Network Company Driver Transparency & Protections Act - Sign the Petition! chng.it/rDyNjVrpSx
*PLEASE READ BELOW, LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT*
The Issue
We are submitting bills to congress in each state, since in November 2026 all markets will be adopting some legislation defining Delivery Network Company (DNC) and how they will operate. We have a 'Transparency' and 'Protection' Act we are submitting state by state.
Fixing full transparency, wrongful deactivations, and removing driver metrics would significantly improve the working conditions and livelihood of DoorDash and all app Delivery Network Company (DNC) drivers.
Here's a breakdown of what it would do:
A. Full Transparency. What it means:
Drivers can see full information about every delivery request: total payout (including tip), distance, drop-off location, and expected time. How it helps drivers:
1. Better decision-making: Drivers can choose deliveries based on true profitability instead of gambling on hidden tips or vague details.
2. Increased earnings: With clearer data, drivers avoid low-paying or high-effort orders and focus on high-value ones.
3. Fewer cancellations: Knowing full details upfront reduces the need to unassign orders later.
4. Less stress and frustration: Drivers aren’t misled or “tricked” into taking bad orders.
B. Fixing Wrongful Deactivations. What it means:
Drivers are not deactivated unfairly for false customer claims, app glitches, or algorithm errors — and there's a fair appeals process. How it helps drivers:
1. Job security: Drivers won't suddenly lose their income without cause or recourse.
2. Fairness: Protects against customer abuse (e.g., false non-delivery reports).
3. Confidence in the platform: Drivers are more loyal and motivated when they know the system has their back.
4. Reduced fear: Drivers won’t live in fear of losing access after one mistake or misunderstanding.
C. Remove Driver Metrics. What it means:
1. Remove stats on drivers; if they are defined as Independent Contractors by app platform 'Terms of Service'.
2. Allow drivers to use any and all 3rd party apps that help them get their contracted work done; if they are defined as Independent Contractors by app platform 'Terms of Service'.
3. Remove driver tiers that grant better offers to certain drivers; if they are defined as Independent Contractors by app platform 'Terms of Service'.
Combined Impact:
If all three of these issues were fixed:
1. Drivers would earn more money, more consistently.
2. They’d have more control over their work and schedule.
3. Retention would improve — more drivers would stay with DoorDash longer.
4. Trust would grow between the company and drivers.
5. It would reduce burnout and turnover, making the platform more sustainable for everyone.
If you do app based gig platform work for Doordash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Walmart Spark, Instacart, Food Delivery platforms, or Catering platforms. If you want FULL TRANSPARENCY, HUMAN REVIEW OF WRONGFUL DEACTIVATION, BEING FREE AND CLEAR OF THE HIRING ENTITY.
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You can make $10 per mile and have only made $10 that day.
Focusing on dollars per mile is important, but it's not as important as how much money you net per day. This number gives you the clearest picture of your financial reality.
How I prioritize my metrics:
1. Net earnings per day
2. Net earnings per hour
3. Net earnings per mile
When paying bills, only the amount you earn per day matters. You cannot pay bills on a per hour or per mile basis.
However, your other metrics are still very useful for other purposes:
1. Net hourly earnings are a great way to measure your efficiency. If you find your hourly rate is consistently low on certain days or at certain times, it might be a signal to adjust your schedule or strategy.
Net earnings per mile can help you understand the cost effectiveness of your work. If this number is low, it could mean you're driving too far for each task, leading to higher fuel and maintenance costs.
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