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10 Embarrassing Mistakes Even Veteran Uber & Lyft Drivers Make

We’ve all been there – from ignoring the ‘update your docs’ screen on our Uber/Lyft apps to drinking that second, ill-advised cup of coffee, mistakes happen while you’re on the road. Today, senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur shares the top mistakes he’s made in the hopes that you’ll learn from them and not make the same ones!

Even with 25,000 rides under my belt, I still make mistakes as a driver. From coffee drinking mistakes to neglecting rideshare insurance, I’ve definitely made a few mistakes and want to keep you from doing the same!

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Below, I’ll outline the top mistakes I’ve made ever since I was a new driver to mistakes I’ve made as a seasoned driver. Hopefully you can learn from my mistakes (or share your own in the comments below!).

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Get Paid for Pickup Time – Lyft Announces a New Driver Pay Structure

Lyft is rolling out a new driver pay structure where you will get paid for pickup time, but what does it mean for full- and part-time drivers? Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur shares this new pay structure and how it will affect driver earnings.

Recently, I was invited to participate in a phone call with Lyft to learn about the components of a new driver pay structure. This new driver pay structure is currently in beta in Seattle, and it will be expanding to five more markets soon.

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8 Hidden Features of the Uber Driver App

Using the Uber driver app is pretty straightforward – open your app, get online and start driving. However, there are a few interesting features on the Uber driver app you may not be aware of. Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur highlights his favorite hidden features of the Uber driver app below.

I know we all like to complain about the Uber app from time to time but it really is a remarkable piece of technology. Think about it: we drivers drive around waiting for a ping. The app knows where I am, where passengers are, where other drivers are, and then based on proximity and other mystery factors, makes a match.  It is equipped to handle cancelations, multiple passenger rides (Uber Pool), GPS directions, payment, ratings, comments, and then the app will assign you your next ride before you even get done with your current ride.

Now, we also have the Uber destination filter to help us stay in a particular direction toward a selected destination. We can also see how much we have earned, and transfer those funds instantaneously to our bank account with Uber Instant Pay.

This article will share some lesser known features which you may be able to incorporate into your driving to make your job more enjoyable and profitable.

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Lyft Now Requiring 2017 or Newer Vehicles in Florida

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Recently, RSG readers in Florida reached out to us about new driver requirements from Lyft. Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur breaks down what these new requirements are, if they’re here to stay and if they’ll roll out nationwide below. 

We have been hearing some unusual news from the state of Florida.  Lyft in Florida is requiring that all drivers submitting vehicles for approval after July 15, 2019, must have cars which are the year 2017 or newer.

If you submitted your car for approval prior to July 15, then the old requirements remain intact.  In other words, if you drive an older vehicle that was approved before July 15, you won’t have to swap out your car for a new one.  But when you do submit another vehicle, it will have to be a 2017 or newer.

This article will provide documentation for this new policy and provide some rationale for Lyft’s sudden change in policy, currently only in effect in Florida.

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How Esurance ShareSmart Works for Rideshare Drivers

As rideshare drivers, it’s important to carry the right kind of rideshare insurance. Having rideshare insurance can save you money (and time) if you get into an accident as a driver. Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur highlights a new product by ESurance called ShareSmart for California rideshare drivers below.

If you are going to be a rideshare driver for Uber and/or Lyft, then you are going to need to get some good rideshare insurance.  If you are only using your personal auto insurance policy, you run a big risk of experiencing a financial Armageddon.

Personal auto insurance policies don’t cover you when you are driving for Uber and Lyft.  If you were to get into an accident while rideshare driving, there is a good chance your personal automobile insurance provider will reject your claim outright because you were not honest about your driving activities.  Therefore, if you are a rideshare driver, you need to get rideshare insurance.

Recently, ESurance launched a rideshare insurance product called ShareSmart for California drivers only. I’ll take a look at what it is, how it works, its cost and more below.

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