Thrive as an Uber and Lyft rideshare driver.
What Uber and Lyft Rideshare Drivers Can Do to Prepare for the Autonomous Car Revolution
While passengers appreciate the quality drivers provide, they prioritize price and speed. With autonomous cars promising lower fares, drivers must prepare for the inevitable.
Managing Uber Driver Stress
For me, it's all about getting out of the car and taking a quick walk. I love using my Apple Watch to close my rings and get moving. Whether it's for 5 or 10 minutes, stepping outside, especially in a beautiful place like Ithaca, NY, makes all the difference.
Uber Driver Wage Discrimination: What's Really Going On?
Variable pricing isn't inherently wrong—it exists across many industries. The real issue, however, is the urgent need for transparency. Uber and Lyft need to be upfront about determining pay so drivers can make informed decisions and maximize their earnings. This is a call to action that cannot be ignored.
Impact of Tax-Free Tips for Uber and Lyft Rideshare Drivers
The idea of tax-free tips might seem like a dream come true for rideshare drivers, but the reality could be far more complicated. While eliminating taxes on tips could put more money in your pocket initially, it might lead to lower fares and ultimately reduce your overall income. Additionally, adding another exemption to the tax code could further complicate an already complex system. Before jumping on board, it's important to consider whether this policy truly benefits drivers in the long run—or if it’s just another trap.
Uber and Lyft Rideshare Driver Oversaturation: A Real Problem with Few Solutions - Daily Drive 47
There are too many drivers in our markets and it’s affecting our pay. However, there are solutions.
Minnesota Uber and Lyft Rideshare Driver Bill: Who Really Wins and Loses? - Daily Drive 46
There are a few winners (Uber and Lyft) and few losers (riders and drivers) with the new Minnesota rideshare bill.
How to handle crying Uber passengers - Daily Drive 44
We have to deal with a lot of crazy things as a driver. How do you deal with a passenger that wouldn’t stop crying?
Courage to not Tip Uber and Lyft Rideshare Drivers - Daily Drive 43
I get it, some people don’t want to tip, they don’t believe in it. Okay. Fair. Well, have the courage to tell the server that you’re not going to tip BEFORE the service is given.
Is Uber stealing tips from drivers? - Daily Drive 42
Is Uber stealing tips? I wouldn’t put it beyond Uber. But I sure hope they aren’t.
What is an Uber and Lyft Rideshare Driver Marketing - Daily Drive 29
We might think of a market as just a geographic location - Los Angeles, Syracuse, you name it. However, it’s a lot more nuanced. A market isn’t just where you drive; it’s also about when you drive and who you’re driving. Let me break it down for you.
Short Uber and Lyft Rideshare Trip Economics - Why I disagree with Sergio
I would have totally taken a few of the short trips Sergio passed up on. And made a lot more money.
Uber's New EV Bonus: A Mixed Signal for Green Driving
Uber’s new EV bonus means I’ll be driving my Prius more and my Tesla less.
The Real Cost of Added Stops in Rideshare: An Uber Driver's Perspective - Daily Drive 24
She added a stop and Uber cut my pay.
Four Years of Uber Driver Data and Stories
It’s been a crazy four years as an Uber driver. Check out all my stats and hear how it all started.
Wrongful Uber and Lyft rideshare Driver Deactivations Suck!
Uber and Lyft have been notifying me about GPS spoofing and letting me know about their new deactivation process due to the New York lawsuit.
Tips for Tips for Uber and Lyft Rideshare Drivers
Tips are important. Here are a few things I think about to get more tips.
Uber CEO Admits to Wage Discrimination
Is Uber’s behavior wage discrimination illegal? Is it unfair to rideshare drivers?