Pray for Me, Oppo

"Future Heap Owner" (aperiodic)
02/27/2019 at 23:40 • Filed to: And I was so looking forward to being sick in my own home

I’m taking a Lyft home from the airport since I came back early due to getting super-super sick. I’m worried I might not make it home. From the way the car shudders when braking, I think the rotors are warped, and the dash has the TPMS light and the check engine light on.

Update: made it home. I mentioned the rotors and the CEL to the guy when I was getting out, and he said “thanks” in a way that suggested he wasn’t going to do anything about it.

DISCUSSION (18)

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Future Heap Owner
02/27/2019 at 23:49

Report them to Lyft. They’re supposed to have to keep their car in good working order. Tell them what you saw and they should make the driver take it in to get recertified to be a Lyft within X number of days.

smobgirl > Future Heap Owner
02/27/2019 at 23:56

Ooooh, did they also camp in the left lane with their brights on the whole way? But yes, please report them.

I hope you feel better soon, glad you’re at least home to recover.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Future Heap Owner
02/27/2019 at 23:57

Yes, what Sauce Man says. Big time.

Future Heap Owner > smobgirl
02/27/2019 at 23:58

Thanks, me too

I did report them. This is probably not quite as bad as the one driver I had who was watching a movie on his phone while driving, but still sketchy AF.

Future Heap Owner > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
02/27/2019 at 23:59

Yeah, I did.

dogisbadob > Future Heap Owner
02/28/2019 at 00:01

Glad you’re safe

And the poorly maintained car is a consequence of the stupid gig economy. People can’t afford to take care of their cars.

A regular taxi wouldn’ t be any better or worse in terms of upkeep of the cars or the drivers’ pay.

Chuckles > Future Heap Owner
02/28/2019 at 00:04

Eh, t he TPMS light is pretty insignificant. Mine has been on since I bought my car. It’s a bad sensor, but I know to keep an eye on tire pressure since literally every other vehicle I’ve owned didn’t have a TPMS.

Future Heap Owner > Chuckles
02/28/2019 at 00:06

Yeah, the TPMS light alone wouldn’t concern me.

Future Heap Owner > dogisbadob
02/28/2019 at 00:14

I don’t feel good reporting the guy, since life for a gig economy worker is not easy. But everybody should be able to expect their ride share vehicle to be reasonably well-maintained.

Svend > Future Heap Owner
02/28/2019 at 00:19

Why I like the U.K. and taxis. Vehicles are inspected every year, taxis are inspected every six months.

facw > Svend
02/28/2019 at 00:29

UK taxis are definitely superior to ours. Also UK vehicle inspections. In the US though Uber/Lyft cars are usually cleaner, more comfortable, arrive faster, and usually cost less than a cab. I’d say the Uber/Lyft drivers I’ve used are on average superior drivers, but there are definitely some who shouldn’t have a license, let alone be allowed to ferry around other people.

Chariotoflove > Future Heap Owner
02/28/2019 at 01:00

Glad you’re home safe.

Clown Shoe Pilot > Future Heap Owner
02/28/2019 at 01:02

I t’s not sketchy, it’s disruptive! Municipalities used to regulate gypsy cabs (by arresting the drivers) but now they don’t any more, so instead you get to hope that a for-profit corporation will regulate the industry. Hopefully there’s not a guy at Lyft like the Ed Norton character in Fight Club, running the numbers on what it might cost to just let the occasional rider die in a crash vs. what kinda cash they can pull down ignoring that kind of stuff until someone DOES die.

This is why you don’t run a government like a business :)

Tristan > Future Heap Owner
02/28/2019 at 03:28

At first I thought “Hey, I work nearby and I get off around tat time, I could have given you a ride!” Then I saw the part about you being sick... I don’t want none!

Glad you got home a-okay, and I’m glad our state has valuable inspection stations to ensure there aren’t dangerous, poorly maintained cars on the road. What’s that? They just take $20 and plug in an OBD scanner to check for codes? That’s it? Surely they at least make sure lights are functio- no? Hmm...

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > Future Heap Owner
02/28/2019 at 08:01

I was in one last week that I thought the rear wheels were going to fall off. The wheel bearings did not sound happy.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > Future Heap Owner
02/28/2019 at 08:07

Opposresidentlexusguy and I were 0/2 on Uber’s when we hung out in Nashville. The first Altima had brakes so bad I’m surprised it stopped at all. I’ve never heard brakes squeal that much. The fusion on the way home couldn’t go faster than 55 on the highway from what I assume was a bearing or axle and I believe also had a CEL. They’re definitely hit or miss anymore. When I first started using a few years ago, they always seemed to be nice cars though.

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
02/28/2019 at 08:22

How does that get enforced? Do they have to send in a copy of their receipts ?

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > Future Heap Owner
02/28/2019 at 09:01

Glad you made it! I've don't think I've been in a properly working Uber/ Lyft in a few years. At the very least they all have check engine lights. The worst was a Jeep whose wheel bearing was roaring at speed. Legitimately though about having her drop me off early and taking another.