george

6 is the max indeed and like Darren said, will be very expensive to insure the car as well. I have a friend with 6 points , 15 years driving experience, 41 years old, insurance is £420 a month

6. After that it's hard to rent a car or get insured.

We should make a list, top 10 exec companies and vote for it?

We should make a list, top 10 exec companies and vote for it?

Definitely, however, mine is a 16 plate, and it's not worth it for me to do X jobs as well, I just stick to Exec only. 
Though as I said, I use my second phone, switch the car to X and Exec, so the X map shows up (still offline), and I can see where X is surging, and those areas are more likely to get Exec work. 
 

Yeah, they're alright, plenty of work, mostly airports and cruise terminals. 
 
They send you job offers by e-mail, you can reject them, or type in how much you want for the job. 
 
If they accept your offer, they'll send you another e-mail confirming if you still want it or not, so typing in how much you want to the job, doesn't bind you to it. 
 
They say they'll get busy over the summer, just looked at my bin folder of my e-mail and today they sent 17 jobs. 
 
People carrier/MPV will probably get the most job offers, as they can do estate and standard car jobs too. Those 17 jobs I go today were only standard car jobs, though I can do Exec jobs as well, they're quite rare. 
 
https://www.airporttaxis-uk.co.uk/

Never heard of having to have your driving licence with you for compliance checks.
 
I never carry mine since it's not a legal requirement to do so.
 
I've been stopped a few times now, and never been asked for my driving licence. 

Hahahahaha, you had to be mad just to try

I am curious about the tip, they will take commissions from it?

Dropping a friend on Brompton road  day time and 2 unerdover TFL agents kept me for 2 hours checking all my documents and why I dropped my friend and who was it.
Dont even think about it and risk your licence by using private customers, they are everywhere these days, better to book your job !!!

Until Sept you can not enroll, in Sept TFL will decide about Uber's future license as well  interesting times

Certainly designed to keep the competition out. 
Those medium sized cab offices, will therefore be restricted to 100 cars, and can only accept so many jobs. 
Bearing in mind that even though though got 100 cars, not all of them will be on the road at the same time - various shifts, drivers on holiday, days off, vehicle problems, etc. 
So possibly may be about 30 to 40 cars out on the road at any one time?
There might be an upturn in the number of the smallest operator licences being applied for one-man band operations, as these companies will turn to these as sub-contractors to pass on any extra work onto, as the booking can then be transferred directly to them, without having to add those with an operating licence as a driver under their own licence. 

We are going to break this down into 3 parts that comes into play with ratings.

1) Your Car

2) The Driver

3) The Ride

 
The Car


So when it comes to your car there are a few items that can either help or hurt your rating. Here are a few things that can ensure your place of work gives you the most possible chances of success.
Keep it clean- Both inside and out. This is the customers’ first impression and a clean car shows pride. You show you care about their comfort. Also if they are showing up to an event no one wants to be seen leaving a dirty car. Most customers do understand that on a muddy rainy day that a dirty car to some extend is acceptable. But if it’s been 3 days after a rainstorm and it still hasn’t been cleaned then you may get dinged for it. Interior is the same thing. No one wants to sit in mess or a big stain on the seat. Keep the car looking as new possible in the area they sit. Wipe down your doors periodically and ensure after every ride a quick scan to get rid of any debris left by a poor rider.
  Always in good repair – Get squeaks and crunches looked at. Riders do hear them and if it construed as a safety issue it could affect the rating. This also holds true on dashboard lights. Make sure that big red warning light is not on. People will be on guard getting into your car that’s unknown to them. Adding a level of stress just hurts the experience.
  Clutter to a minimum – Those fuzzy stuffed animals in the window may give you a sense of identity on the road. But the riders don’t want to be part of that. Religious symbols, political messages and your kids toys stuffed in the rear window ledge does not make a rider feel comfortable. They don’t want to be part of your life, they just want a ride. Keep it clear like it came from a car lot or a rental agency. Less is more. Tip jars and advertisements also don’t give riders a welcome feeling.
  Radio – I always leave the radio on the local pop station at a low level that’s not overpowering. This is a personal thing for most drivers. I can tell you having your gangster rap, or death metal, or hard core Techno is not a good start. Think again like an office or a store. What is neutral to the environment is never a bad choice. Quiet is also acceptable but can get awkward on long rides. Always ask the rider if they wish a particular station but not something you need to bend over backwards for. Not many do care about it long as it’s at a respectable volume.
 



2. The Driver

As a driver it is your job to be professional even under the most demanding of circumstances. People are putting trust in you a complete stranger to get them to their destination. And for some trust is difficult and nervousness is always something riders deal with.  These are just a few points that a driver can do to help with ratings.
Be clean – Clean appearance is something that’s sounds simple. But body odour and stains in your clothes could be a contributing factor in a rider’s negative feedback.
  Be professional – A rider may engage you in conversation from time to time. Be polite and treat your office no different if you worked for a large company. Avoid the same topics you would not want in a real office environment. Sex, religion, politics are never good ways to engage a customer. If they engage in that type of conversation be polite but try and sway away from the topic at hand. I use my good standby question “How do you like the Uber service” That can easily fill up a ride. Not to be fake but sometimes just playing the customers’ side can prevent negative ratings. Even if it’s not what you believe. Don’t worry no one else cares what you say when the customer is gone.
  Connect with the rider – Greetings are always good. Start with a hello and ask for their name. Get the destination if not entered ask if they have a preferred route and you are on the way. Once moving simply ask the rider if they need the temperature changed or radio changed. You are here to help.
  Quiet please – Some riders prefer a quiet ride.It’s nothing personal but some just prefer it that way. If you engage the rider and you are met with short answers or areas of quiet don’t continue to engage. Nothing is worse than a chatty driver when all you want to do is gather your thoughts or get some emails done on your phone.

  3. The Ride

 
Safety first – Always drive safe and to the law. Running reds and weaving in and out of traffic are never good ideas. People are looking to arrive with little risk. You may be a skilled driver but the customer doesn’t know that. Drive like your parents do.
  Know you’re City – Knowing your city is important, yes we have GPS in the car but knowing traffic patterns and how to move around your city is very important. Missing turns and going the wrong way undermines the very job you have been asked to do. Get there safe and efficient. We all make mistakes from time to time. If you do apologize and make it right by telling the customer you will write Uber and have the fare adjusted to reflect the error. It’s your error but making it right always leads to positive response from riders and 5 stars. Not acknowledging and arguing the route it goes the opposite.
  Arrive where asked – If the rider asks to be picked up at a building pull up to the door. Nothing is worse than having to cross a busy 2 lane road to meet your driver. If the person is on the other side of the street meet them there. Just be sure to follow the local laws in your area. You come first in the safety equation, just communicate to your rider the concern and make alternate arrangements if the pickup is not safe. Be accommodating and you will have no issues.
  Be conscious of the drop of – Always watch where you drop off a passenger. Stopping in a huge puddle or at the side of a snowbank may give you entertainment watching a woman in high heels and a skirt navigate it. But it’s a sure way to get her pissed off and will affect the rating. Even if it is not directly in front of the location requested, just communicate to the passenger you are looking for a better spot for them to disembark safely. It shows care and they always rewarded for you thinking of their best interest.  
This is just a few tips from my playbook. I have kept a 4.9 rating going since I started and hitting almost 800 trips. And don’t worry if you get the odd hit here and there. Sometimes there is no way to avoid it. If you do your best and not worry so much, you will carry yourself with the confidence that will reflect to the customer. Key is treat people like people and you will continue to keep your rating high without even thinking about it. Sometimes I don’t give any freebies (No water no candies). I have not found it necessary to keep a rating up. Sometimes I find drivers can use it to their advantage but in my experience it has not been required.
 

 

Hi there Wolf and welcome,
I am guesssing you want to try uberX, they are very busy, you don't have time to smoke a cigarette
 
 
 
Yes, i will try to answer your points:
 
1- I always work when is busy, which from 5am to 10 am or 10 pm-2am, if you can start from 5 pm to 2am , is more than enough
2- If you make £200 piounds , lets say you have to drive 100 miles
3- depends on your skills and how many hours you work,  you can make even 40 jobs in one day
4-forget about the car cost per mile, with uberX , you drop someone and pick some one else, very few dead mileage
5-imagine if you have your personal car, you still have to repair that car, insurance, service,
6-insurnace depends on different factors, age, no claim bonus, how long pco license
 
 
On short, this is just like any other business, you invest some money so you can make some profit, now depends how much you're willing to invest.
 
FOr example, you work 6 days /week 10 hours, with an average of £200 daily, you get £1000 /week home after uber commission
 
From those 1000 cut the petrol, insurance, service, tax.....insurance should around £50/week, petrol £100 and plus how much money you want to put aside for future service and tax man.
 
£850 every week for 60 hours job that is roughly £3000/month and no BOSS:)

No is not, I was in Liverpool for a boxing game and after I requested an uber, guess what? the guy told me to sit in the front because of the taxi drivers, he was afraid .....this is way too much, way too much

I agree, no need for hassle. Always think about consequence 

I had a girl in the back, popping her tits out and asking me to feel them, woahahahahaha , eventually I had to drop her near some black cabs, good thing i had my dashcam ON. Be very careful because next day you might find yourself with a invite to the police station , abuse claims and bla bla bla. Dont fall in this trap!
Regardless of what they do and how attractive might be, politely droop them off and complain before them to your operator...you can get your license revoked in 1 minute, is the default law during the case investigation

Yeah I have no outgoings really other then fuel. Shame that there is so little executive work 

I agree, but from time to time just for your peace of mind 

And lower prices 
Take taxify for example they didn't get licensed yet and they're competing with uber prices 

are they allowed to use the name taxi?
I think they have to change their name first right , 15% commission is good but how they will attract customers I wonder

I had an older E class to start with so can work both platforms here in Liverpool. The car is going up for sale as the executive work we do get doesn't make up for it. 

Same here, I prefer quiet as well. is better for me. from 10 trips , 5 of them are chatty 

Most passengers I collect, don't talk. They're usually on their phone, or on their laptop, or talking to their companion, if they've got one. They may just want a silent ride, may not like chit chat, etc. 
 
I prefer it that way anyway, better to concentrate on your driving instead. 
 
Also if the conversation turns religious and/or political, you'll have to try and remain neutral, whatever your views are, otherwise it won't be professional.