Uber Had The Best Halloween Costume Yet: The Rivian

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Halloween on a Thursday means everyone’s in full party mode, and I’m right there with them – minus the costume, just dressed in all black and ready for the night shift. This year, I’m sticking close to home, staying in South Miami, Pine Crest, and Kendall rather than battling the chaos of Miami Beach. The weekend’s neighborhood Halloween parties in Kendall and Homestead were wild, but weekdays like Monday and Wednesday were brutal for earnings. UberX isn’t cutting it lately, but Tesla drivers are getting a bit of love with some Premier trips popping up. Keeping to quieter areas seems to be the way to make the most without wasting time on long, low-paying rides.

Amid the rides and the surges, there’s buzz about Uber Rivian, a new electric truck that’s aiming to bridge XL and Premier options. Whether it’ll be the next trend for young, “OnlyFans-funded” riders or just another scam remains to be seen. The night includes everything from the thrill of Coconut Grove’s Halloween crowd to the frustration of app glitches, comfort ride pays, and dead miles. I’m finding a rhythm, sticking to short hops over long hauls, and working both Uber and Lyft while steering clear of the nightmare zones. As the night goes on, I’m calling it a win, hitting close to my weekly target, and feeling the thrill of another Miami Halloween in the books.

Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Halloween, no costume, all black – let’s run the day.
0:00:09 - Recap of weekend Halloween parties around Kendall and Homestead.
0:00:36 - Tesla drivers starting to get Premier trips.
0:01:32 - The “faux pas” of wearing a costume on November 1st.
0:02:21 - Monday to Wednesday grind vs. the money-making days.
0:03:11 - Reflections on the last video underperforming.
0:04:04 - New Uber Rivian category showing up – hype or scam?
0:05:39 - Theory on Uber Rivian's target market.
0:07:14 - Tesla rentals losing Premier status on January 15.
0:07:41 - Rant on Rivian as the new “scam” for drivers.
0:08:02 - BJ’s gas fill-up and the car wash routine.
0:10:14 - Frustrations with Comfort rides paying less than UberX.
0:11:18 - Using “secret weapon” car freshener after vacuuming.
0:12:07 - Rejecting a 27-minute, $7 trip to Miami Beach.
0:12:20 - Trying to stick with Uber over Lyft due to pay strategy.
0:13:24 - Cost breakdown of Uber vs. Lyft earnings.
0:16:36 - Relaxing into the rhythm of short UberX rides.
0:17:53 - Choosing local rides over long, high-traffic ones.
0:18:19 - Tesla rentals not worth it without Premiere, comfort paying worse.
0:20:20 - Uber’s “dangerous” timing of ride notifications.
0:22:26 - Waiting for a Lyft passenger – frustrations with delayed pickups.
0:23:22 - “Diamond Transition” cue – getting hangry.
0:24:52 - Seeing college Halloween costumes while on the job.
0:25:17 - Too many Lyft rides taking me out of the way.
0:26:03 - Lyft vs. Uber ride count comparison – Lyft taking the lead.
0:27:09 - Rejecting long rides without decent pay – finding balance.
0:28:06 - Reflecting on dead miles vs. active miles with Tesla.
0:29:21 - Finally landing a ride heading back to South Miami.
0:32:25 - Dropping off friends at Grove’s Halloween chaos.
0:34:29 - Uber’s verification pop-up issues – frustration with illegal accounts.
0:36:20 - Shady verification rules targeting higher decline rates.
0:37:14 - Calling out lazy Halloween costumes.
0:38:11 - Halloween in Coconut Grove, then vs. now.
0:40:41 - Reflecting on the 1989 era while driving partygoers.
0:45:25 - Driving college students vs. newer Miami residents.
0:46:20 - Wrapping up the night, comparing earnings on Uber and Lyft.
0:47:02 - Outro interrupted by a new ride offer from the Grove.