LAX TNC Staging Lot — Local services in Los Angeles

The problem with Uber is they take 50%-60% of what the rider pays. So, we keep about 60-50% after Ubers cut. Most new drivers don’t realize that. They think Uber takes less. Don’t believe me ask your riders how much they paid and do the math. Also, the bathrooms they have for us is DISGUSTING. Also, the rule of thumb (average) is minimum 1$ per mile. If you get paid more than that’s even better. After you calculate the time it’s going to get you there if it makes sense. One last thing if there is a surge at the airport, but you don’t want to 1) loose the surge and 2) don’t like the trip they offered you. What you do is you swipe up to close the app and re open it. Others do it airplane mode but I don’t like...

I drive for Uber. This is the lot we wait to receive ride requests for Uber passengers flying into LAX. It is routinely overcrowded. Other Uber drivers illegally park in the driving lanes of the lot which restrict proper driving into and out of the lot. Parking in non-parking spots within the lot happens regularly, also restricting proper driving techniques while in the lot. The airport authority does not maintain the condition of the lot appropriately, with the lot and road ways ill-maintained, damaged, it being months now that repairs have yet to be performed. The airport authority also does not follow its own operations for the lot. There is no consistency with the hours...

The TNC staging lot is consistently overcrowded and poorly managed, making it a frustrating experience for drivers. The lot is always full, forcing drivers to circle endlessly, which creates unsafe conditions and wastes time. It’s clear that the current capacity is inadequate for the demand. I strongly recommend expanding the lot to accommodate more vehicles and implementing better management to ensure safety and efficiency. Immediate improvements are needed to address these...