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Is Lyft’s Weekly Ride Challenge Living Up to the Hype?

Several months ago, Lyft announced a pivot from bonuses to the Weekly Ride Challenge (WRC) in many markets. In our initial review of the WRC, the bonus amounts seemed achievable and promising. In this article, senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur breaks down how the WRC has been going for him several months later and how the program has changed.

If you are a full time or part time driver, then achieving one of Uber’s (Quest) or Lyft’s (Weekly Ride Challenge) weekly bonuses may be a significant part of your revenue.  When I first started driving in early 2016, drivers in San Francisco could earn an easy $500 for completing just 120 rides at any time during the week.  Assuming a $2,000 week, that bonus accounted for 25% of my weekly revenue.

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My oh my, how times have changed.  This article will focus on the developments of Lyft’s Weekly Ride Challenge bonus since inception in order to get us all up to date.

Burnt Out Talking To Passengers? Deliver Food With Caviar!

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What Do Rideshare Drivers Need to Know About Cargo?

Join us for our November YouTube live on Tuesday November 13 at 4pm PT!  You can subscribe to our Youtube channel here and be sure to turn on notifications (instructions here) so you know when we go live.

Have your passengers ever gotten in your car expecting free water or snacks? While it’s always a nice thing to offer as a driver, buying water and snacks adds up! But what if there was a way to pay nothing, receive a bunch of goodies (including charging cords – no more handing yours over to passengers!), giving them away for free (and getting paid for it) and making a profit on whatever you sell to passengers? Today, senior RSG contributor Will Preston covers what every driver should know about Cargo.

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Have you ever watched the food trolley go down the aisle on a plane or train and wondered, “I wish my rideshare car was like that.” Well, a startup called Cargo wants to do just that, offering free and paid snacks to your passengers, while simultaneously making money for both you and Cargo.

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Everything Drivers Need to Know About Uber Pro

Last week, we covered a new program Uber has rolled out to some drivers across the country called Uber Pro. Now that some drivers have been driving under Uber Pro for a week, we wanted to provide an update on everything we’ve learned about Uber Pro from drivers currently in the program who provided us with screenshots and their perspective on the roll out so far.

Are you a driver in the Uber Pro program? Reach out to us and let us know your thoughts! We’re planning on covering Uber Pro in the coming months to see if it’s living up to its hype – or not.

Thank you to all of the drivers who submitted their initial thoughts (and screenshots) on Uber Pro!

    1. Do drivers start from zero or are previous driving habits taken into account?
    2. When is this coming to my city?
    3. How will I know if I’m included in the Uber Pro beta test?
    4. What will happen to Quests?
    5. Will Uber take a commission from Uber Pro drivers? Will Uber take a commission on the extra 3-6%?
    6. Will part-timer’s be eligible for this?
    7. What are the exact terms for Uber Pro?
    8. How does Uber Pro work in my specific city/state?
    9. Does the extra 3-6% only apply to time/distance?
    10. How do we know what our acceptance rate is?
    11. How do I maintain my Tier status?
    12. How are star ratings and cancellation rates calculated?
    13. Will I Get Points for UberEATS deliveries?

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Comparing the Top 4 Rideshare Apps for Kids

One question we receive a lot on RSG is: are there any dedicated ridesharing companies for kids? It turns out, there are a few – they just aren’t nationwide yet. Today, RSG contributor Paula Gibbins covers the top four rideshare apps out there specifically for driving kids. Do you drive for one of these services? Let us know!

 

One aspect of ridesharing that is gaining more popularity these days is rideshare for kids. The regular rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft do not allow drivers to take unaccompanied minors (even though we all know it happens), but four companies have stepped up to provide transportation for minors – legally.

These four companies have special insurance that allows drivers to transport kids, and they all send their drivers through rigorous background checks to ensure their drivers are safe and can handle driving around the kiddos. In this article, we’ll take a look at the top four rideshare apps for kids and what drivers can expect while working for them.

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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.

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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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