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/