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Uber Wants to Record Your Conversations: Could This Help Drivers?

Uber recently announced it will be recording driver and passenger interactions in Brazil and Mexico, rolling out to the US “soon”. RSG contributor Chonce Maddox Rhea outlines how this could work – and how it could benefit drivers in disputed interactions with passengers.

Due to the rising safety concerns regarding rideshare trips, your conversations with Uber passengers may start to be recorded. Uber is rolling out a new feature where users can record audio through the app during each trip.

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This is part of Uber’s push for greater safety and the company announced they’ll be testing it out in some Latin American cities starting next month.

Want More Tips? Deliver With DoorDash

ddlgoDashers receive tips on 97% of their deliveries. DoorDash has a tip button and encourages customers to setup "automatic" tips. Become a dasher here.

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What Should Someone Do If They’re Deactivated?

Every month, Harry goes live on YouTube to share all the latest rideshare news and answer questions from current or interested drivers like you.

This month’s November live Q and A was all about Uber Beacon, how to handle third-party riders, and Lyft reducing their destination filter opportunities for drivers.

Feel free to view the original YouTube live below, but here’s a quick rundown of everything to keep you up-to-date on the latest rideshare news and happenings.

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Via & Port Authority Launch New “LGA Connect” Airport Rideshare Service

Looking for the best ways to get to LaGuardia airport? Drivers and passengers now have a new option with the Via and Port Authority LGA Connect program. If you’re a New York driver, you may see a lot more trips from Via soon! RSG contributor Chonce Maddox Rhea shares more information about this program and how you can get started with Via below.

NYC Via drivers may be getting a lot more airport trips starting this month! In general, getting to and from places like Manhattan and Queens from the airport has been expensive.

But Via, a public transit rideshare company, recently announced that it has partnered with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to launch LGA Connect. This flat-rate rideshare service will provide transportation for passengers from LaGuardia Airport to all five boroughs.

Curious about Via? Check out our Via Driver Overview to learn more about how Via works and in which cities you can sign up with Via.

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Uber Eats Now Allowing Drivers to Deliver in Other States

For a long time, the only way to travel between states and still stick to a flexible rideshare driving schedule was with Lyft. However, for some drivers, Uber has made it possible for drivers to drive between states with Uber Eats. RSG contributor Chonce Maddox Rhea breaks down this news and what it means for drivers below.

If you drive for Uber in a city that borders state lines, you may be able to earn more money with Uber Eats. Driving for Uber Eats has often been viewed as a way to supplement your Uber driving income or an alternative to rideshare driving altogether.

We’ve reviewed and compared many food delivery apps in the past and it always seems like rideshare driving often wins in terms of profitability. The trips can be longer and there are more opportunities for bonuses which can increase your pay.

Now, Uber is changing things up by allowing delivery drivers for Uber Eats to go into other states and drive.

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Here’s How Much You Can Make as an Instacart Shopper

Do you like grocery shopping? If you ever wished you could get paid to be part of Supermarket Sweep, you might make an excellent Instacart shopper! RSG contributor Chonce Maddox Rhea shares how much you can make as an Instacart shopper, and strategies to make more money with Instacart, below.

Most of us can admit that grocery shopping isn’t our top choice for errands, but what if you were getting paid to do it?

Instacart is one of the most popular grocery delivery apps, and they rely on everyday people like you and me to operate. Instacart hires in-store shoppers who grab customer’s items off the shelves and deliver the items off to a person’s home.

Like rideshare driving, Instacart is a flexible way to earn extra money because you can choose your own schedule and get paid weekly. But how much does Instacart pay?

If you’re wondering how much Instacart shoppers can make and whether or not its a good alternative to Uber or Lyft, we’ll break it down for you below.

Interested in signing up with Instacart? You can sign up to work for Instacart using our affiliate link.

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