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Uber Pro – New Rewards Program Helps Drivers Be More Successful

Uber is releasing a new way to reward drivers with increased earnings and discounts on everything from gas to college tuition. This new program is called Uber Pro, and today, senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur breaks down how this new program works and how it will help drivers earn more.

New! Uber Pro is now available in the following locations:

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Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Nashville, NYC, Orange County, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, St. Louis, Los Angeles, Raleigh-Durham, Richmond.

Prior availability: Boston, Chicago, D.C., Denver, New Jersey, New Orleans, Phoenix, Orlando, Seattle, and Tampa.

Uber Eats couriers will also be able to access the Uber Pro program as well, if they deliver in one of the cities Uber Pro has expanded to.

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I count myself among the thousands of driver who feel undervalued, under-appreciated and underpaid.  While Uber and Lyft have paid lip service to appreciation of their drivers, very little has changed in how much we are paid or how much we are recognized.

Recently, I sat in on a presentation in which Uber unveiled their new Uber Pro program in an effort to remedy many of the issues and complaints rideshare drivers experience.

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The Declining State of Lyft and Uber Bonuses in 2019

Over the years, Uber and Lyft have changed up their bonus and guarantee programs and terms so frequently, it can be tough to keep track of all of them. But have these changes improved driver pay at all? Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur outlines the state of Uber and Lyft bonuses in 2019.

Recently, I listened to the Rideshare Guy Podcast interview with Lyft’s COO (Chief Operating Officer), which I had some issues with.  The overarching message was that drivers should not care about how much they are being paid. Instead, we should focus on reducing our expenses to increase our bottom line profit or take-home pay.  Well, it does not take a rocket scientist to understand there are two ways to increase the bottom line: increase revenue and decrease expenses.

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How Much Did I Make After Driving 2 Months with Fair?

Recently, senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur covered the Fair rental car program. Many of you had questions about how Fair works, particularly how much you can make and how Uber bonuses factor in. Jay breaks it all down for you below after driving with the Fair rental program for two months.

The lease on my Prius had expired and the folks at Xchange Leasing wanted the car back.  After three long years, it was time to give up the trusty blue Prius and move on.

I was not sure if I wanted to lease or rent another car, or buy a car, so I took the easiest route and secured a Hyundai Elantra through the Fair Car Rental program.  I drove that car for eight weeks, assessing the program, and evaluating whether I still wanted to buy a car.

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Lyft To Cut XL And Lux Black Rates Across the Country

Lyft simply can’t let sleeping dogs lie. At the same time they’re asking for driver support in California against AB5, they are also busy cutting rates for drivers in markets across the country.

Yesterday, we started hearing from dozens of readers who received an ambiguous e-mail about ‘updated rates’ from Lyft. Upon further review, it was indeed a rate cut for Lyft XL and Lyft Lux Black drivers.

In this article, we will look at the updated rates, where possible make comparisons to current rates, and ask the question why. Why, Lyft, are you doing this now?

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Here’s What I Did at the End of My Rideshare Lease

What happens when your rideshare lease is over? Should you purchase the car, move on, or try something else? Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur shares his experience with ending a rideshare lease.

There are a few key items on which a rideshare driver must focus.  First is the skill required to maximize your revenue.  I am talking about your driving strategy: when to drive, where to drive, which bonus to go for, etc.

The second key item is keeping your expenses as low as possible.  To that end, how you handle your decision about your car will dramatically impact your bottom line.

Recently I had a decision to make about my 2013 Toyota Prius.  The 3-year lease was up.  I could buy the car, or, I could let the car go and secure a new car.  This article will look at the various factors that all rideshare drivers should consider when it comes to car selection.

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