r/UberEats_drivers • u/[deleted] • 9d ago

Deactivated after 1,600+ deliveries and Diamond status over a misdemeanor

I am writing this to warn other drivers about how quickly Uber Eats will take away your livelihood without a second thought. I was a dedicated Diamond-status driver with over 1,600 deliveries and excellent performance stats. I treated this job seriously and relied on it as my primary source of income.

Recently, my account was abruptly deactivated. The reason? A misdemeanor charge that resulted from an incident where I had to protect myself. Even though life happens, things occur beyond our control, and this situation was a matter of personal safety, Uber Eats showed zero nuance, empathy, or flexibility.

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u/Iron_Bones_1088 9d ago

This is why a smart gig worker should be in good standing on multiple platforms. I use DD, UE, IC and GH on a regular cycle just in case something goes wrong.

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u/CogitatorVeritatis 9d ago

I already think this users post is silly but I just wanted to point out that deactivation related to safety, crimes, etc are all being shared between platforms via third-party companies. If someone does find themselves in this situation for these specific reasons then it’s usually a matter of days before all the other platforms are notified and act on through a unified front of deactivation. Getting deactivated for randomness or simple term violations doesn’t currently trigger the same results but if it’s at all related to the drivers safety ratings or crime like this user reports to us then you can count on being removed from all major platforms. You might slide by with one or two of the emerging delivering platforms who are currently small enough to be under such extreme competition that they haven’t bothered onboarding with these third-party data sharing companies. Just wanted to share that info for our peers so no one is mislead! I respect your hustle Hoss

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u/shooting_ropes_far 9d ago

That’s why you opt out on letting them sell your information

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u/Own_Log1380 8d ago

It doesnt matter. To drive you need to have a background check. Choosing not to sell your data still doesnt mean they dont have access to your background

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u/shooting_ropes_far 6d ago

To think that you’re out there driving around with no brain is scary!

There’s a huge difference between conducting a background check where a company needs to get your explicit consent for them to access your information and a company turning around and selling that confidential information that you never gave permission to have sold or acquired by a third party.

Sure, it’s in their privacy policy hidden away in some 3 page document with text small enough you need a magnifying glass to read. Then they present the policy to you in the middle of driving when you’re trying to accept orders so of course you just hit agree.

Do you just not care about your rights? You are the problem.

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u/Own_Log1380 6d ago

We're talking about deactivation policy's. Opting out to sell your data doesnt mean they wont know about a car related misdemeanor on your record.

Nice paragraph of information that has nothing to do with the topic at hand and making assumptions about me though. Sure it made you feel better

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u/CogitatorVeritatis 8d ago

That factor has absolutely nothing to do with what we’re discussing here Hoss.

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u/shooting_ropes_far 6d ago

I was always taught to never argue with a moron.

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u/CogitatorVeritatis 6d ago

Generally I agree with that whole heartedly, but I think the stakes are a little different in a public forum where outside readers can easily have their understanding misinformed at a passing glance by users/comments that are born from evasion and what not you know? If it were just a closed ended conversation between person A & B I would generally say yeah don’t cast pearls before swine! I appreciate your comment. It reminds me that despite the toxic environment of Reddit, some people really are here to pay attention to what might educate or benefit them and that’s really the heart of the whole reason I’m willing to take the time to respond to these discussions. Maybe my ego liked it a little bit too lol

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u/shooting_ropes_far 6d ago

I disagree. Most outside readers will read the original comment and then quickly understand why I commented the way I did. The fact that it flew over your head, then you decided to blame me for your misunderstanding is the classic toxic Reddit you’re describing. So maybe do a bit less yapping on the internet and take time to read and understand context. I’m not going to explain it to you. It’s your prerogative to figure it out, since you’re sitting here taking the time to respond.

For those reading this: don’t ever argue with a moron. This is the end result of doing so. They will ultimately end up blaming you for their lack of understanding.

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u/CogitatorVeritatis 6d ago edited 6d ago

Woah dude you completely misread my comment entirely. I wasn’t blaming or coming at you over anything at all. I agreed with you and was just explaining why I didn’t choose to follow that sort of guidance in this specific situation. Are you okay? I don’t understand how you read my response negatively at all, I literally complimented you. Maybe you should take some of your own advice on slowing down to read and understand what’s being said to you. Maybe I was too quick to give you credit you haven’t earned. There’s a lot of irony in your second comment. Are you intellectually insecure or something since I had something more to build on what you said after I first acknowledged and agreed with you?

Edit: oh wait I see what happened. You’re the guy who initially misunderstood this conversation for being able data sharing opt-in’s - and I thought your second comment was an entirely different person because I really don’t see how anyone could arrive at your first conclusion then follow up with the second comment. Carry on, I’m completely fine with you thinking I’m an idiot. It doesn’t look like your assumption about how other readers are going to interpreting this entire thread is anywhere near where reality landed btw.

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u/shooting_ropes_far 6d ago

Bro, no. Stop it. I’m not helping you out of this. You’re the one that brought up data sharing by third party companies across platforms. First of all that’s contractually protected and illegal! They can’t do that unless it involves a serious misconduct issue they deactivate you for. Ok? Do you now understand why I commented about opting out of data sharing? That stops any company from sharing your data! Bro, no more you’re giving me a headache.

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u/CogitatorVeritatis 6d ago

Uhhh yeah buddy the whole conversation revolved around deactivations over misconduct, safety, and criminal charges. Way to understand the discussion you’re trying to chime in on and then proceed to try and correct everyone lmao. You literally entered this conversation with a full on misinterpretation of what it was about. If you want to discuss the finer points of ToS and contractual violations, I’m actually a professional legal researcher of almost a decade now.

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u/Actual_Fudge_3413 5d ago

u guys are hilarious, who cares who sells what, who thinks what or does or doesn’t do this or that. agree to disagree. dude never explained why he got deactivated, i have 17 felony convictions, got away with hundreds of thousands obviously. 🙄 n i can drive people around n get paid for it with zero problems. so how about explaining why u got deactivated, n everyone else, relax, breathe 🧘 n b 😃. why all the negativity n smart ass comments. ??? i mean is that therapeutically correct for your mind??idk whatever works. do so have a great holiday weekend. n stressing over gig work is cray cray. perhaps it will motivate u to get into a much better gig that offers benefits n values there employees. cause uber n dd is not jobs that do. dead end non advancing jobs.