Friday was one of my more frustrating days to be an Uber passenger. Some of the usual complaints not withstanding, I had a bizarre day with Uber and one that gives me pause when considering the future direction of the company, at least here in the Dallas/Fort Worth market. It started innocently enough – I…
Oh what a week it has been! I have enjoyed my featured slot on BoardingArea. I write in real-time and my plan for the week originally was to spend some time recapping normal travel things (more dispatches from my extended Indonesian trip, solo cruising, a side-by-side comparison of Delta/American in 2015, and perhaps even a little…
Dear Uber driver*, (* or Lyft driver or Curb driver or yellow taxi/black car/pedicab driver… I’ve been in dozens of your cars in 2015 already and the lines are blurring so this is really for all of you) How’s it going? Listen, I know its tough out there with the lowered fares (or bogus bonuses, unfair…
To celebrate my last day on BoardingArea as a featured blogger, I’ve got a couple of giveaways today (check back later for more!) First up… two prizes: 1. A pair of Cathay Pacific pajamas and matching first class amenity kit 2. A Cathay Pacific first class amenity kit. To be entered to win the first…
I never do anything the easy way. If I did, then I would have been content with seeing a live Komodo dragon living a mere three miles from my house, safely enclosed, at the Fort Worth Zoo. But no. I have to do things the hard way. And thus one of the major draws of…
This morning I reported my disappointment that Lyft did not respond by last night’s promised deadline. But twelve hours later, they have. The news, however, is mixed. They have conceded that my background check DID pass… but my mentor drive did not. I have to repeat it in full (including resubmission of photos, insurance, and license) and…
If you have been following the Lyft driver referral saga, the overnight updates is that Lyft did not come through. At least not for me. Or for any of the ridesharing drivers I stay in regular contact with who either applied themselves or referred applicants. Yesterday’s email promised that drivers who had their background check…
If you have never visited Andy’s Travel Blog you need to (but only after you finish reading here)! I have a professional crush on his writing and his amazing photos. And although I have been unsuccessful at convincing him to jump in my checked bag to come shoot photos for me on one of my trips,…
There is another episode in the soap opera that has developed around the Lyft driver referral promotion this past week. Last night I was still awake and refreshing my Lyft driver app while exchanging messages with other drivers in the same position as me – one of waiting to see if driver approvals would come through…
It looks like the Lyft bonus promotion has turned into a major wreck, leaving drivers (and potential drivers) ensnarled in the pileup. For those playing catch up, here’s the short version: 1. Last Thursday, Lyft offered an amazing driver sign up offer – $1,000 for new drivers who are approved and drive ONE ride in…
Looking for something different to try on your next out of town jaunt? Perhaps you should seek out one of these Buzzfeed recommended establishments. While I don’t always put much credence into internet lists, I’ve visited several of these unique bars and each offers up a unique place to enjoy a cocktail (or three)! My…
I’m grateful that some of my readers this week are brand-new to Jetsetter’s Homestead. Some of you discovered this page because of the ongoing Lyft $1,000 referral saga. Others have visited because I’m a featured blogger on BoardingArea (Prior2Boarding‘s sister site) this week. However you got here – welcome! I’d like to give you a…