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Uber Paid 4X My Original Surge!

Uber has two new features called “Share Adjustment” and “Surge Adjustment” and you’re going to want to know about them since it means you’ll be getting paid extra. Today, RSG contributor Joe Pierce shares his experience with these adjustments in Minneapolis.

A few weeks ago I gave a long ride with a $6.25 flat rate surge attached to it, which is pretty good. However, when I finished the ride, the amount I received was nearly DOUBLE what I thought it would be, and I thought to myself — “how in the hell?!”

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This nearly double the expected payout actually happened twice in 2 days. The first time was on a Monday during rush hour, 7:30 in the morning, and flat rate surge again was at $6.25, which is about as high as I have seen flat rate surge get in the morning here in Minneapolis.  The pickup was at the airport and it was a long trip, 28 miles. 40 minutes later, I dropped the passenger off and when the amount for the ride flashed on the screen I was dumbfounded.  I expected it to be around a $30 ride, but the amount I received was $62.66.

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Lyft is Replacing Prime Time with Personal Power Zones

Lyft recently rolled out new Personal Power Zones in cities across the country. What are ‘personal power zones’ and how do they compare to Uber’s ‘new’ surge?

In this Throwback Classic article, we’re updating you on a popular topic: Lyft’s Personal Power Zones! RSG contributor Paula Gibbins originally wrote this article, and today we have updates from RSG contributor Sergio Avedian on how Lyft’s PPZ is affecting drivers.

A few weeks ago, I got a couple of emails from Lyft with the subject line “Find high demand nearby“ & New! Personal Power Zones”. Obviously, I was intrigued right away. What does this mean for me as a driver? Is this going to be better because it’s personalized, or will it detract from earning potential? Keep reading!

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Freebird App Review, Promo Code: My Experience Using Freebird

Today, RSG contributor Paula Gibbins shares her Freebird app review – a cash back and rewards app for Uber and Lyft passengers. Passengers earn cash and rewards back on each of their rides just by using this app. Plus, use Freebird promo code “RSG” to get free credit added to your account.

Plus, rideshare drivers, keep reading til the end to find out how to use the Freebird app to make more money while driving for Uber and Lyft (or click here if you can’t wait to find out).

Never pay full price for Uber & Lyft rides again. Click here to download the Freebird app and unlock your bonus offer using Freebird promo code RSG.

Freebird App Review

Freebird is a legit app that gives Uber and Lyft riders cash and points back when they use the app to order an Uber or Lyft ride. You can download the Freebird app here.

Freebird Promo Code

Use Freebird Promo Code “RSG” to get $5 back per ride on each of your first 2 rides for a total bonus of $10. This generous promo code is provided directly by Freebird exclusively to readers of The Rideshare Guy.

Table of contents:

  1. What is Freebird
  2. How Freebird works
  3. How much Freebird pays
  4. Is Freebird legit and safe?
  5. Freebird referral program
Is Freebird legit? Freebird app review

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Lyft’s Making More Pay Changes – Here’s How Much My Rates Were Cut

Over the past few weeks, Lyft has been rolling their rate cuts out to more markets nationwide. We covered the Lyft rate cuts and other changes Lyft has made to driver pay, and below RSG contributor Joe Pierce covers what the rate cuts have meant for Lyft drivers in his city of Minneapolis. 

Lyft cut rates in over a dozen markets recently – the per mile rate here in Minneapolis was cut nearly 50%! Their justification for these rate cuts is we are now being paid for time and distance from the moment we accept a ride.

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The Best Ways to Boost Your Rideshare Driver Earnings

It happens to all rideshare drivers sooner or later: everything is going well, you’re staying busy, and then BOOM! No requests. Whether it lasts half an hour or longer depends on where you live, but during times like this, there are still ways to make money while on the road. RSG contributor Paula Gibbins shares the best ways to boost your rideshare driver earnings below.

The whole point of driving for Uber or Lyft or any other service is to make money. And the best way to make money is to be sure to drive when demand is high and you’re able to stay busy. I’ve written before about how you can maximize your earnings while driving part time, but what if you’re a full time driver or a driver who wants to have a more flexible schedule (no 9 to 5)?

This is where knowing a few good tips and tricks come in, from both part time and full time drivers. And in addition to the tips I’ll outline below on how to maximize your time on the road, you may also want to consider signing up for another rideshare company, like HopSkipDrive. As you’ll see, they actually pay more than Uber and Lyft and their busy times line up well with when Uber and Lyft are slow. So you can work for both and make more!

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