Here’s the reality: with ridesharing becoming a big lifestyle across the world, expect that more and more people will sign up as ridesharing drivers. Geriel Louis, the guy working for an accounting firm right now, has this friend from church who he did not expect would appear on the app as his driver when he booked a ride around their area. Who knows? A person in your house may be the next Lyft driver.
So, that means competition amongst drivers will intensify. RSF won’t anymore share statistics of the number of drivers now, but, for sure, it is massive. However, the site will help you maximize your earnings when you drive for platforms like Lyft and Uber. Like your roasted Peking duck, in 10 ways.
Tip 1: Let the app tell you where the passengers are
You don’t need to overthink, or stop by a gas station, work on your gadget for hours like working on a laptop, since Lyft can tell you where the passengers are. You gotta trust the app.
Tip 2: Know your area’s event schedule
This might sound off a bit corny, but there are drivers who stay updated of the events in their area, and drive there at that time to look for passengers. For instance, there’s a big concert, or a movie in the mall. Chances are, throngs of people want to go home.
Tip 3: Filter each trip by dollars per each hour
Sometimes, it’s all about doing some hacks. All it takes is this to make more money. Yes, you can filter each trip by dollar per each hour.
“Every trip offer has a hidden hourly rate: the fare divided by the time it takes to complete,” Lyft stated.
It’s like changing bets when playing casino at a hotel, resort, and casino!
Tip 4: Run multiple apps at the same time
This should come as a no-brainer. When you use both Uber and Lyft, it is advisable that you run several apps simultaneously.
Tip 5: When it’s busy, use the ‘stay-within-area’ filter
The Lyft app isn’t designed to block or impede you from earning. In fact, it should be there to help you earn more. If things are busy, use the “stay-within-area” filter. This way, you can get back-to-back rides.
Tip 6: Drive when and where demand outpaces supply…
… And Lyft particulaly specified when and where these are.
- Friday and Saturday nights, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.: Bars, concerts, and anywhere people need a ride going home, and do not want to drive due to alcohol influence.
- Weekday morning commute, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.: To the office and to the airports
- Weekday evening commute, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: People who are heading home from work
- Event and shopping nights, Saturday nights: From event venues and malls
Tip 7: Take full advantage of bonuses
Ever received those SMS, or see those ads on the side from telcom companies, saying you have points, or rewards blah, blah, blah. Well, most people ignore them, but you shouldn’t. Lyt has these types of bonuses or this kind.
Tip 8: Stop chasing surges you cannot catch
The nice thing about surge hours and pricing is that it benefits drivers, provided they find passengers, but if the time does not go to you favor, simply stop chasing surges you can’t catch.
Tip 9: Opt for scheduled rides
Believe us, there’s a diamond under the digging here.
Tip 10: Keep your rating high enough to unlock the best trips
You cannot force passengers to rate you high if you’ve been grumpy on them. But, a little reminder to them to rate you will help you so much.