Driving Strategies for Big Events in Your Area and Reap the Financial Rewards

Whether your drive in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia or beyond most medium-to-large metropolitan areas host large events which represent excellent income opportunities. Business conferences, tradeshows, college and professional sports events, political rallies, etc. are ripe with potential driver earnings. Employ different methods before and after these events. Prior to the events drive near major hotel strips or nearby residential neighborhoods to locate riders traveling "to" the event. Expect multiple riders per trip. After the event drive as close to the facility or stadium hosting the event to get trip requests for riders traveling back home (to a hotel, residential area, airport, etc.) following the event. Both the "before" and "After" event time frames typically have high Uber "surge" and Lyft "prime time" rates.  Driver time management is critical. For drop-offs try to avoid long traffic lines and locate an area which is convenient for the riders yet does not get you tied-up in heavy traffic. Likewise, for post-event pick-ups call your rider(s) in advance to: 1) Tell them your expected arrival time, 2) Confirm a precise pick-up location, and 3) Inform them of the make, model and color of your vehicle and tell them you will put on your emergency flashing lights when you arrive. Drivers, share your suggests with Uber and Lyft Driver Best Practices: http://uberdriverbestpractices.blogspot.com/

To Drive Full or Part Time? That is the Question

Ride sharing drivers come from all walks of life and different circumstances. Thus choosing to drive full or part time depends on any of several key factors. Answer the key questions below:

1.  Am I  currently employed full or part time? And am I comfortable with my current job?
2. Do I need a full-time income to support myself (and family) or do I simply need some extra income to pay bills or funny money for sports, Christmas-birthday gifts, etc?
3. What is my tolerance level for driving full or part time?
4. Am I willing to make a firm commitment to driving a set number of hours or targeting a set earnings target per week?

Most drivers tend to work part-time for Uber or Lyft while either maintaining a regular job or simply wanting to keep active during retirement. However, there is a cadre of full-time drivers who get up very early in the morning or stay awake into the evening to reap the Uber 'surge' or Lyft 'prime time' rewards. In general, Uber offers better upside earnings potential for full-time drivers, while Lyft provides higher earning per trip for part-time drivers. Share your thoughts with the Uber and Lyft Driver Best Practices: http://uberdriverbestpractices.blogspot.com/

Driver Alert: Prepare for the Busiest Travel Day of the Year (Part III)

For US-based drivers the day before Thanksgiving (November 23) presents one of the best income producing driving days of the year. It is common knowledge that Thanksgiving Eve day is perhaps the heaviest travel day of the year so set your strategy, gas-up your vehicle and hit the road. While Driver Referrals and Weekly Ride Count can definitely product huge upside earnings tomorrow can likely allow you to generate one of your biggest driving income days in 2016. Target all the likely suspects - mid-to-upper income residential areas ripe with riders/families heading to nearby airports, train or bus stations or strategically positioning yourself in the "waiting" areas at major airports after you have dropped-off your rider(s) you can reap big benefits not only from trip earning but also tips. So share your suggestions here at the Uber and Lyft Best Practices today. 

US Driver Alert: Gear Up Your Thanksgiving Week Driving Plans (Part II)

For US-based drivers this Saturday and Sunday (November 19-20) is the formal kick-off to the Thanksgiving holiday travel extravaganza ... air, rail and bus. Most riders will depart in the pre-noon morning hours and typically arrive at their destinations by late afternoon-early evening. So plan to get an early start by concentrating around densely populated residential areas with the expectation of multiple trips to airports, train and bus stations. During the afternoon and early evening time frame be positioned to pick-up riders from these same locations headed to the homes of their families or loved ones. Like other major holidays people tend to travels as families or in groups rather than individually during non-holiday periods. Also, anticipate alot of luggage so be sure to remove any unnecessary item s from your vehicle to optimize space and reap the rewards. Drivers, share your recommendations with Uber and Lyft Driver Best Practices .  

US Driver Alert: Gear Up Your Thanksgiving Week Driving Plans (Part I)

Here in the US Thanksgiving week, aside from the Christmas-New Years holiday period the peak opportunity for generating big driving earnings. From Saturday-November 19 thru Sunday-November 27 drivers can reap the benefits of the highest travel period of the year along with the official kick-off to the Christmas shopping season. So select the highest priority airports and train stations in your area along with the largest 'big box' shopping malls ... all ripe with huge rider demand. Whether you area driving riders to your nearby airport and/or waiting in the ride sharing waiting area you can generate above average income. Moreover, Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is the perfect time to stake out high-end shopping malls and districts for riders full of holiday spirit. Be prepared to carry heavy baggage and packages as well as families going to and from Thanksgiving dinners. Sharing in the holiday spirit may also lead to robust tips. Share your comments with Uber and Lyft Driver Best Practices.

Lyft Offers Drivers the 1K Club Rewards

Lyft now offers drivers who complete 1000-rides access to their 1k Club. The first order of business: your reward. This jacket was designed with functionality in mind, serving as both a cozy shell and a badge of honor. It’s the ideal driver apparel. While drivers are ultimately focused on increasing their full- or part-time income the concept of a semi-exclusive club and apparel is a 'soft' incentive that gives your riders a sense of extra care and protection as a veteran driver. For full-time drivers the 1k threshold is attainable  within a matter of 1-2 months. For part-time drivers entry to the 1k Club is likely a 4-6 month endeavor. Nonetheless, the 1k Club is a simple way that Lyft seeks driver loyalty and retention over Uber. So take it for what it is. Share your thoughts with Uber and Lyft Driver Best Practices today.