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Tryp Rideshare: Is This a Scam?

Today, senior RSG contributor Christian Perea digs into a new rideshare company called Tryp that has seen a ton of hype, but the company is also raising more questions than answers. Is Tryp legit?

Over the past several weeks we’ve gotten a lot of questions from drivers about a new rideshare company called Tryp. Readers, ambassadors for the company and others have messaged us claiming that Tryp is prepared to do BIG things that will shake the very foundation of the entire gig-economy. Then they invite us to attend an informational webinar.

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Uber Testing Airport Pre-Match and Re-Match

It’s been a while since Uber has made any updates to its pre-match and re-match program. In this updated article, Paula Gibbins provides new information on how Uber is beta-testing new changes to its pre-match airport program. Below, Paula’s additional reporting and original reporting from Will Preston to explain how airport pre- and re-match typically works.

Uber now has had pre-match and re-match for a while now, and depending on who you ask, this has been better (or worse) for drivers. However, whether you like the features or not, Uber has rolled this feature out in all cities, so many drivers are used to it now.

If you see any new features being tested, please let us know so we can look into it!

If you need a refresher on how airport queues work, please read this airport guide for drivers.

Are airport queues getting longer? We investigate Uber's new pre-match and re-match airport program: how it works and how it will affect drivers.

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Are Drivers Allowed to Advertise on Their Cars? SFO Says No!

Here at RSG, we’re firmly on the side of drivers getting paid, however they choose to do it. Whether it’s by suggesting passengers visit a family bakery (like reader Kyle does), putting a mobile vending machine in their car (with Cargo), or wrapping their car in advertising, if it makes drivers more money, we’re for it (the legal stuff, that is!). Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur, however, recently found out this might not be okay with local authorities. Here’s what drivers need to know.

Recently we were contacted by loyal Rideshare Guy reader and driver Greg (not his real name) who told us that he received a citation from the SFO Airport Commission.  Did you know that we, the drivers, are prohibited from using our cars to advertise while driving on San Francisco Airport (SFO) property? In fact, no advertising is allowed.

If you did not know this, you’re not alone.  In this article, we will delve into this recent development and see if we can make sense of an unusual and contradictory situation.

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How to Make the Most of Your Time at the Airport

In addition to being long drives that usually take you out of the city, airport rides can be plain boring. All that waiting in line, waiting for your passenger to find you – it’s enough to make some drivers swear off airport rides. Not so with Dean! Today, guest post contributor Dean Lee shares his strategies on making the most out of airport rides. Got a great guest post idea? Click here to contact me.

You know the experience.  Pick up a ride request early in the morning or early evening and head to the airport. After you drop off your ride, you decide to jump in line at the designated holding area to wait for arrivals.

Or perhaps you just start your day or evening at the airport waiting for a request.  Yep, it’s great. Simple, right? Get in line and wait for that ping. And wait… and wait… and wait.

Airports can be a great source of rides that generally pay out better than other rides.  That said, does it make sense to wait one, two or three hours for the next ride request? What are you missing out on driving elsewhere during this time? Is this the most effective use of your time? In some cities, Uber is bypassing the line in favor of pre-match and re-match.

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However, when you are riding the airport wave, it pays to be smart about using airports by doing some simple homework. Know your market, understand traveler habits, and ride the waves of opportunity.

Before we get to the how, let’s look at the basics.

Airport rides can be very lucrative for drivers, but it pays to be aware of airport ebbs and flows. Here's how to make the most of your time at the airport-

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