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The state of the business is sunk so low that I am facing homelessness. This was something that I debated  whether I should reveal that. I am out of fares, out of money, out of luck, and out of a place to live.

The very forces I was counting on to come through for me, have failed. The transportation commission seems to have no power or authority to do anything about Uber. With Tea Party politicians and corrupt judges on Uber's side, we have no chance.

The only good thing is I ddon't owe the company any money. I have managed to pay United Cab the daily $100 leases six days a week, plus gas. After coffee and food, the end of a 10 hour day leaves me with basically nothing. It should not be that way.

I am 59 years old and on the streets. I am not lazy. I work 70 hours a week. Because of Uber I make peanuts. Someone said go driver for Uber. I would if I had a car. I have the lease cab and twenty bucks in my pocket. Not gonna do much there. Maybe tomorrow I can make enough to get a cheap motel room to shower and have a bed to sleep well in.

The only thing in my life I look forward to is my swimming. I am getting in great shape and look forward to my workouts. Thank God for that. Other than that, I am tired.

I am learning exceptence. I think of all the things iv'e had to except. Its been a load. Doesn't seem fair. I'm not a bad person. Because of Uber, my life is altered. This shall pass; I hope.
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  1. Taxi company realizes what is going on, you'd think they'd lower lease payment rather than lose a long time driver and have yet another car sitting empty making nothing.

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