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RSG059: Sam Choi on Outworking and Outearning Other Rideshare Drivers

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Today we have a terrific interview with driver Sam Choi of Minneapolis. Sam reached out to me for some advice on driving during major events (Super Bowl, major concerts, etc.) and mentioned he makes $30 an hour as a part-time driver. I had to know more about his strategies so I could share them with you, so I asked him to be a guest on today’s podcast and share his advice. Read on for Sam’s advice on making money in a saturated market!

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Today we talk with Sam Choi, a Minneapolis driver earning $30/hr. What's his secret? His advice here -

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RSG058: Efren Rosa on Ditching Uber to Drive Taxi

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In today’s episode, I’m talking to a former Uber and Lyft driver who make the leap from rideshare driving to taxi driving. It turns out, there can be a big difference in how much rideshare drivers are paid compared to taxi drivers. Also, we cover how being creative and thinking ahead can boost your earnings as a driver. Stick around until the end, too – there’s a giveaway you won’t want to miss!

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What’s it Like Driving for UberXL and UberSELECT?

Harry here. It’s been a little while since we did an update on what it’s like driving for UberXL or UberSELECT, so when guest poster Monika Dean reached out to me about her XL and SELECT experience over the last two years, I knew I had to share her expertise with you. Keep reading to see if you can still make money driving for XL or SELECT, and if it’s worth the wear and tear on your vehicle. Do you drive for XL or SELECT? Leave a comment below and let us know what your experience has been.

It’s already been two years since I left my first comments on this website asking Harry if he thought I could make any money driving the UberXL/SELECT platform.  Naturally, the first thing most people ask me is, why drive for Uber? Can you even make any money driving a $70,000 luxury SUV with Uber? 

The answer to that question is not so straightforward.  Yes, I have made money driving for UberXL/SELECT with my Audi Q7 luxury SUV.  It has had its setbacks as well, therefore it seems only appropriate I take you a little closer into the world of driving on the XL/SELECT platform.

Have you ever wondered what it's like driving for UberXL or Select - how much can drivers make, is the vehicle maintenance worth it, etc? Your q's answered!

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Uber to Add a Tipping Option and Other Big Changes to Driver Earnings

The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here and Uber drivers and couriers will now be able to accept tips through the Uber app.

The new tipping option is part of a larger ‘180 Days of Change‘ that aims to fix the Uber driver experience.  Uber is calling today’s announcement Chapter 1 and it’s focused on improving the earnings experience of Uber drivers across the United States.  Over the next 180 days, Uber will release one new chapter approximately every month and aim to tackle issues like flexibility, customer support and more.

For years, Uber has struggled with high turnover and low satisfaction rates among drivers.  And although they’ve always said that they care about drivers’ future, today’s announcement actually proves it.  I’ve always been frustrated by Uber’s lack of empathy towards drivers and although this won’t shift the perception overnight, it is a big step in the right direction.

Like with any job, there are positives and negatives about driving for Uber, but I’ve always felt that the experience could be so much better.  There are over 2 million drivers on the Uber platform now though and fixing their relationship with the company is bound to have a big impact on a lot of people.  So what’s new to the Uber driver experience?

Join us tonight at 5pm PT on Youtube Live to go over ALL of the big changes that Uber just announced.  You can subscribe to our Youtube channel here and be sure to turn on notifications (instructions here) so you know when we go live.

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