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Uber Diva: Hot Tips for Drivers and Passengers of Uber and Lyft
The book includes educational chapters answering these burning
What kind of insurance is needed as an Uber driver?
What equipment will be necessary before drivers start driving?
How is Uber different than driving for Lyft?
What’s the etiquette for passengers?
What about driver and passenger safety?
This book is the author's personal opinion, and does not necessarily reflect the views of the companies mentioned in the book including Uber, Lyft, Google, Apple or Twitter.
What kind of insurance is needed as an Uber driver?
What equipment will be necessary before drivers start driving?
How is Uber different than driving for Lyft?
What’s the etiquette for passengers?
What about driver and passenger safety?
This book is the author's personal opinion, and does not necessarily reflect the views of the companies mentioned in the book including Uber, Lyft, Google, Apple or Twitter.
- GenresHumorNonfiction
65 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2017
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About the author
Charles St. Anthony
12 books24 followersCharles St. Anthony hosts the hilarious podcast T with Charles where he gives his take on the scalding hot topics in current events and entertainment. He has published several humorous memoirs and short reads. He graduated from Columbia University with a degree in East Asian Studies. After spending 12 years in Japan where he acquired his master's degree, he returned to the US where he released Impossibly Glamorous - his book about gay life in Japan and the American celebrities he met overseas. He followed this up with San Francisco Daddy, which took a close up look at LGBTQ dating life in the Bay Area. Uber Diva and DTLA Hustler are humorous short reads on the gig economy where Charles shows the realities of working as a rideshare driver and Postmates courier, respectively. He continues his work as a wit and humorist maintains the handle @kingcharles0921 on Instagram and Twitter.
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March 13, 2021
This is a non-fiction and humor book. This book is a very short book and quick read. There was some very funny points in this book. I won a kindle edition of this book from a goodreads giveaway. This review is 100% my own opinion. (*)
April 14, 2018
Even if you’re one of those who have never used Uber, Lyft, or any of the other rideshare services now operating in many cities, you’ve surely heard of them and, if you’re curious about such things like I am, have probably wondered about how they work. This book will clue you in on the basics so you’ll have a better idea of what to expect if you decide to become a passenger or a good idea of the potential issues for drivers.
All of that’s good, but not what will appeal to most readers. For most of you the humor and even adventure (who knows what the author is going to find when the next rider hops in the car) is what you’ll enjoy. The author does a great job in this area, picking the rides and experiences that would amuse and entertain and telling the tales in a way that keeps the reader eager for more.
**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **
All of that’s good, but not what will appeal to most readers. For most of you the humor and even adventure (who knows what the author is going to find when the next rider hops in the car) is what you’ll enjoy. The author does a great job in this area, picking the rides and experiences that would amuse and entertain and telling the tales in a way that keeps the reader eager for more.
**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **
February 13, 2018
I received an ecopy of Uber Diva by Charles St. Anthony for review.
I had very mixed reactions to Uber Diva.
First, I did enjoy the book. It's funny, sarcastic and irreverent. I'm not sure it will be all that helpful to aspiring drivers, but I also don't really believe that is its goal.
The book is a quick read, it only took about an hour or so for me to read. I started, as I usually do, just to get a feel for the book and stayed with it till the end, which speaks to its readability.
I do feel Uber Diva is written for a younger, more urban audience than a 62 year old resident of a small rural area in north Idaho (three cars on the street at one time is a traffic jam). Definitely a big city feel.
The language. I don't really have a problem with graphic language, but Uber Diva could make a career Navy person blush. Herein lies my strongest reaction. With abundant use of slang terms for both male and female genitalia, F-bombs, and some very inventive name calling, I was surprised when the author used asterisks for the dreaded N-word (n***a) yet dropped the mother f-bomb in all its fully spelled out glory in the very next sentence. Really? You have the testicular fortitude to use every offensive word possible but edit that one word? Interesting.
Anyway, if you can deal with the language, Uber Diva is a funny book. I do like Charles St. Anthony's snark. Enjoy!
Mike
I had very mixed reactions to Uber Diva.
First, I did enjoy the book. It's funny, sarcastic and irreverent. I'm not sure it will be all that helpful to aspiring drivers, but I also don't really believe that is its goal.
The book is a quick read, it only took about an hour or so for me to read. I started, as I usually do, just to get a feel for the book and stayed with it till the end, which speaks to its readability.
I do feel Uber Diva is written for a younger, more urban audience than a 62 year old resident of a small rural area in north Idaho (three cars on the street at one time is a traffic jam). Definitely a big city feel.
The language. I don't really have a problem with graphic language, but Uber Diva could make a career Navy person blush. Herein lies my strongest reaction. With abundant use of slang terms for both male and female genitalia, F-bombs, and some very inventive name calling, I was surprised when the author used asterisks for the dreaded N-word (n***a) yet dropped the mother f-bomb in all its fully spelled out glory in the very next sentence. Really? You have the testicular fortitude to use every offensive word possible but edit that one word? Interesting.
Anyway, if you can deal with the language, Uber Diva is a funny book. I do like Charles St. Anthony's snark. Enjoy!
Mike
May 21, 2020
Written with his trademark humour author Charles St. Anthony shares thoroughly how both Uber and Lyft works. His experiences and the narrative, though documented funnily are immensely useful and helps readers to make informed decision. Like his other books he keeps the content comprehensive but nonetheless crisp. A light but helpful read!
May 17, 2020
Enjoyed this read as it humorous and well as gives some glimpses of the Silicon Valley as well, through this fun read readers can get an idea of what it is like to work as a Uber driver in the Silicon Valley.
December 25, 2017
Sometimes a quick read can be the best read. Rather than going through a few hundred pages of the same story, some authors chose to delve into a shorter narrative that gets the message across in fun new ways. One book that accomplished that this year was Uber Diva by Charles St. Anthony. The story is fun, humorous and informative for both anyone looking to become an Uber driver or passengers in an Uber. Here is the synopsis:
She's sitting on a secret. The Uber Diva teaches drivers tricks of the trade while instructing passengers on how to avoid getting slapped with a 1 Star rating. Meet the freaks, learn the equipment, and see how this diva survived when a drunk driver T-Boned her car. Based on true rideshare experiences in the San Francisco Bay Area.
This was a fantastic read. Sitting at less than 100 pages, the combination memoir and how-to guide on all things ride-share does a great job of hitting some very real topics. Whether it's the sad state of our country's health insurance to the lack of manners or straight up politeness in our society, this book does a great job of calling out the ridiculous situations and behavior that can arise in general, let alone in the life of an Uber driver. It also does a great job of giving a first hand account of an Uber driver, from the strange passengers they pick up to the economic value of the job itself and the inner politics of the companies.
Overall this was a great read that anyone interested in the ride-share culture should get their hands on. A funny, honest and incredible read, author Charles St. Anthony does a wonderful job of bringing a real world and human quality to the culture. If you are going to buy any quick read books this holiday season, be sure to include author Charles St. Anthony's Uber Diva today!
She's sitting on a secret. The Uber Diva teaches drivers tricks of the trade while instructing passengers on how to avoid getting slapped with a 1 Star rating. Meet the freaks, learn the equipment, and see how this diva survived when a drunk driver T-Boned her car. Based on true rideshare experiences in the San Francisco Bay Area.
This was a fantastic read. Sitting at less than 100 pages, the combination memoir and how-to guide on all things ride-share does a great job of hitting some very real topics. Whether it's the sad state of our country's health insurance to the lack of manners or straight up politeness in our society, this book does a great job of calling out the ridiculous situations and behavior that can arise in general, let alone in the life of an Uber driver. It also does a great job of giving a first hand account of an Uber driver, from the strange passengers they pick up to the economic value of the job itself and the inner politics of the companies.
Overall this was a great read that anyone interested in the ride-share culture should get their hands on. A funny, honest and incredible read, author Charles St. Anthony does a wonderful job of bringing a real world and human quality to the culture. If you are going to buy any quick read books this holiday season, be sure to include author Charles St. Anthony's Uber Diva today!
December 31, 2017
A true insiders look!
How many times have you been in your Uber car and chatted with the driver about the ins and outs of their job? This is a funny and true account of one Uber driver and their experiences. Funny stories and practical advice if you’ve ever considered this as a part time gig or profession!! It was a fun and informational read!! Thanks Diva for the info. I’ll be sure and pick up my trash and promise not to puke in the car!! Awesome!!
How many times have you been in your Uber car and chatted with the driver about the ins and outs of their job? This is a funny and true account of one Uber driver and their experiences. Funny stories and practical advice if you’ve ever considered this as a part time gig or profession!! It was a fun and informational read!! Thanks Diva for the info. I’ll be sure and pick up my trash and promise not to puke in the car!! Awesome!!
February 17, 2018
This originally appeared at The Irresponsible Reader.
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This is a combination of memoir of a Lyft/Uber driver, and a guide to starting/surviving/thriving as one in a tough market. A memoir/guide written by a humorist, it should be stressed, so there's plenty of humor infused throughout. That right there sounds like a winning book -- and Uber Diva almost was one.
Sadly, it came across as a pretty good first draft or a series of short blog posts. Every chapter -- almost every paragraph -- could've used just a little more. A little more detail, a little more context. A few chapters read like a thorough outline rather than actual prose -- just a series of bullet points along a theme. A little more expansion, a little more time spent with each idea and this would've been a whole lot of fun. As it is, Uber Diva is frequently worth a chuckle or wry smile to oneself, but it's never enough to satisfy
I'm not crazy about St. Anthony's organization, either -- I'm not sure it ever made that much sense. Particularly, the jump from his opening to the rest just didn't work for me, it was a jarring tonal shift. The first chapter would've fit better as a closing or penultimate chapter, if you ask me.
There's a lot to like here, but it feels undercooked. It's enjoyable enough -- especially, I bet, for Lyft/Uber drivers -- but it could've been so much better. A little more revision, a little expansion and I bet I'd be talking about a good read, rather than one that's just good enough.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.
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This is a combination of memoir of a Lyft/Uber driver, and a guide to starting/surviving/thriving as one in a tough market. A memoir/guide written by a humorist, it should be stressed, so there's plenty of humor infused throughout. That right there sounds like a winning book -- and Uber Diva almost was one.
Sadly, it came across as a pretty good first draft or a series of short blog posts. Every chapter -- almost every paragraph -- could've used just a little more. A little more detail, a little more context. A few chapters read like a thorough outline rather than actual prose -- just a series of bullet points along a theme. A little more expansion, a little more time spent with each idea and this would've been a whole lot of fun. As it is, Uber Diva is frequently worth a chuckle or wry smile to oneself, but it's never enough to satisfy
I'm not crazy about St. Anthony's organization, either -- I'm not sure it ever made that much sense. Particularly, the jump from his opening to the rest just didn't work for me, it was a jarring tonal shift. The first chapter would've fit better as a closing or penultimate chapter, if you ask me.
There's a lot to like here, but it feels undercooked. It's enjoyable enough -- especially, I bet, for Lyft/Uber drivers -- but it could've been so much better. A little more revision, a little expansion and I bet I'd be talking about a good read, rather than one that's just good enough.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.
September 6, 2018
What I liked about this book?
It was a quick read and a hilarious and equally irreverent one at that. I also liked that it served as not only a rideshare memoir of sorts, relaying various accounts of different Uber/Lyft experiences, but also it was somewhat of a guide for those who may want to join in on the rideshare hustle. One of my favorite chapters was “The Petty Olympics.” It was hilarious and the perfect illustration of an instructional instructional account, both for the rider and future driver. For example, the author writes in this chapter, “If you are riding with Uber, keep in mind that this is not Driving Miss Daisy…You are riding in the driver’s property” so that the driver knows that they are not there to be taking advantage of and that common courtesy is the least the rider can extend.
What I didn’t like?
It seemed like a lot of these stories were based out of California and I think it would have been pretty cool and equally rounded to show varied Uber/Lyft experiences in different cities and states across the nation.
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
It was a quick read and a hilarious and equally irreverent one at that. I also liked that it served as not only a rideshare memoir of sorts, relaying various accounts of different Uber/Lyft experiences, but also it was somewhat of a guide for those who may want to join in on the rideshare hustle. One of my favorite chapters was “The Petty Olympics.” It was hilarious and the perfect illustration of an instructional instructional account, both for the rider and future driver. For example, the author writes in this chapter, “If you are riding with Uber, keep in mind that this is not Driving Miss Daisy…You are riding in the driver’s property” so that the driver knows that they are not there to be taking advantage of and that common courtesy is the least the rider can extend.
What I didn’t like?
It seemed like a lot of these stories were based out of California and I think it would have been pretty cool and equally rounded to show varied Uber/Lyft experiences in different cities and states across the nation.
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
November 28, 2020
A short, cute little book that shows some of the backside of the 'Uber' world. Since we're all using this ride service now, it's nice to know how I should behave to get a 5-star review. Also, I was impressed that the author mentioned several times how he tried to drive as safely as possible.
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review.
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review.
December 6, 2017
I liked this little book. It was funny, cute and informative. I will say that I think it's too little. I wanted more information on everything and I didn't get all of what I wanted though what I did get was good.
September 20, 2020
(Won this book on Goodreads). A short funny how-to in the world of an Uber world. From good to know insurance questions to what cleaning supplies you need to have on hand for that Friday night drunkard. Laugh out loud funny at times. A good read.
June 16, 2022
A must read for anyone who has been following this up and coming author!
February 11, 2020
This was an interesting and humorous short book about what to do and what to be aware of when you are an Uber/Lyft driver. The book is full of funny little anecdotes about the author's time as a driver. While I do not drive for either Uber or Lyft, I feel that this is a great book for anyone thinking that he or she wants to drive for either of these companies.
There are certain parts that might not be appropriate for younger readers. This book focuses a large portion on the author's experiences and therefore feels to be more of a short autobiography than a self-help book.
**I received this as a part of a goodreads giveaway.
There are certain parts that might not be appropriate for younger readers. This book focuses a large portion on the author's experiences and therefore feels to be more of a short autobiography than a self-help book.
**I received this as a part of a goodreads giveaway.
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