Uber drivers vs Taxi drivers background checks? (Charleston: fingerprints, taxis)

[Steve40th]

What is the difference if any, that a Uber driver must go through to become a driver, versus a taxi driver in South Carolina? I see some states actually do background criminal checks, fingerprints etc.
Does anyone know what they do here? Someone told me they do background checks, but what kind I asked, and they couldnt say.

[m1a1mg]

That is a question that no one at Uber will answer. I have heard (RUMOR) that Uber only cares whether their underwriter will insure you.

[m1a1mg]

About halfway down the page s Uber's official answer.

I know of driver's who have several of those items on their records and still drive for Uber.

[Steve40th]

So, sketchy at best. Taxi services are at least a business recognized for years, if you stick with known companies.

[Ziggy100]

Uber is like Craigslist but for rides.

[m1a1mg]

I occasionally drive for Uber. It's interesting. I get to meet some neat people and have only had one bad experience.

But yeah, it's hit and miss on driver quality.

EDIT TO ADD: I've seen taxis in Charleston that I wouldn't even let Ziggy ride in.

[Steve40th]

Originally Posted by m1a1mg

I occasionally drive for Uber. It's interesting. I get to meet some neat people and have only had one bad experience.

But yeah, it's hit and miss on driver quality.

EDIT TO ADD: I've seen taxis in Charleston that I wouldn't even let Ziggy ride in.

What kind of background check did you need, or have done.

[joyeaux]

Originally Posted by Ziggy100

Uber is like Craigslist but for rides.

Well that advocates for caution ... but how does one "cautiously" hire an Uber ride?

[m1a1mg]

Originally Posted by Steve40th

What kind of background check did you need, or have done.

I just had the Uber one. It came back in less than a day. (In fairness, I had a TS/SCI clearance, so my history was clean.)

Originally Posted by joyeaux

Well that advocates for caution ... but how does one "cautiously" hire an Uber ride?

I know this wasn't directed to me, but here's a starting point. If your driver has a low rating, below 4.7, wait a few minutes and request again. Don't be afraid to give honest ratings. It gets the bad drivers off the streets.

[joyeaux]

Originally Posted by m1a1mg

I just had the Uber one. It came back in less than a day. (In fairness, I had a TS/SCI clearance, so my history was clean.)



I know this wasn't directed to me, but here's a starting point. If your driver has a low rating, below 4.7, wait a few minutes and request again. Don't be afraid to give honest ratings. It gets the bad drivers off the streets.

Thanks ... that does help.