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How I Make $1,900 Per Week Driving For Uber and Lyft In San Francisco

Ever wonder how some drivers can make so much driving for Uber and Lyft? We had senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur explain his strategies for how he makes $1,900 driving for Uber and Lyft. And even though we can’t all live in SF, a lot of the strategies Jay uses on a weekly basis can translate to other markets.

 

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article on Day Driving versus Night Driving and shared two weeks worth of earnings, both topping $1,900.  Readers asked how it was possible to consistently earn over $1,900 a week as a rideshare driver in San Francisco in 2018 so let me share my secrets, tips and strategies so you can go out there and do the same.

Watch: Is Day Driving Better Than Night Driving?

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Ever wonder how some drivers can make so much driving for Uber and Lyft? We had senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur explain his strategies for how he makes $1,900 driving for Uber and Lyft. And even though we can’t all live in SF, a lot of the strategies Jay uses on a weekly basis can translate to other markets.

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Tips for Driving in a Mid-Size Market

We talk a lot about driving in California, but this post is for all those mid-size market drivers! Today, RSG contributor Melissa Berry interviews Jeff Brown, who drives in Columbus, OH.

Jeff drives in Columbus, OH, a city of just about 900,000 people. He first started driving because he wanted to earn some extra money after becoming a new Dad. He was also interested in the sharing economy, as he has worked as a trainer and public speaker, and figured it would be a great way to meet new people.

Jeff first started driving in 2016 and almost immediately started tracking his earnings. He found that he made well-over minimum wage, and recently he reached out to Harry to discuss what he found, share his earnings tracking sheet, and share his best practices for drivers in mid-range to small-sized cities.

The following is based on an edited and condensed interview with Jeff, where he shares his top tips for driving in a mid-size market.

Looking for tips on driving in a mid-size market, not a big city like San Francisco or New York? We've got you covered! Reader Jeff shares his strategies for driving in a mid-sized city here -

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How to Become a Great Navigator & Why It Matters

If you’ve been driving for any period of time, you already know how important navigation is to get your passengers to their destinations quickly – and avoid traffic. But why is navigation so important and how can good navigation improve your rating? Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur explains how great navigation can improve your driving, rating – and maybe even tip!

You are driving down the street in your city and you hear that sound.  Ping.  That is the sound of money!  Either Uber or Lyft has found you a passenger that needs your services.

You accept the ride and use a navigation system to guide you to your pick up spot.  You arrive, and let’s say for this example, the passenger is waiting for you on the street, ready to go.  You exchange pleasantries, begin the ride, fire up the navigation system with turn by turn instructions and head off toward your destination.

If you’ve been driving for any period of time, you already know how important navigation is to get your passengers to their destinations quickly - and avoid traffic. But why is navigation so important and how can good navigation improve your rating? Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur explains how great navigation can improve your driving, rating - and maybe even tip!

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Day Driving or Night Driving – Which Is Best For You?

One question I frequently am asked is, is it better to drive during the day time or the night time? This question can be difficult to answer depending on what you mean by “better” – better as in safer or better as in more money? We decided to put that question to the test by having senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur evaluate exactly which time (day or night) is better in all aspects for drivers.

The debate rages on!  Is it better to drive at night or is it better to drive during the day? I have done both over my 2-year career and 17,000 trips – but which one is actually better for drivers?

Driving at night can be great since there is very little traffic and Prime Time/Surge values can get high.  But someone can puke in your car at 2 a.m., which isn’t so great.

Driving during the day can be great because it is light outside and it is much easier to see.  But then again, you may find yourself sitting in traffic at 5 p.m. and not making any money.

There are several factors to consider when planning out your weekly schedule. The most pertinent for me are:

  • Safety
  • Traffic
  • Passengers
  • Earnings
  • Peace of Mind

Let’s break it down so you can drive when it is best for you.

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Can a Part Time Driver Get the Lyft Power Driver Bonus in 2018?

In some markets, driving to get Lyft’s Power Driver Bonus (PDB) is a good strategy to earn more. But does it work in all markets, and would it work for part-time drivers? Senior RSG contributor Will Preston outlines his strategy to get the Lyft PDB as a part-time driver in a medium-sized market.

As a part-time rideshare driver who drives for both Uber and Lyft, I have always found Lyft’s Power Driver Bonus to be out of reach.  I never even got close to some of the metrics needed to qualify, so I never even considered it. However, as Lyft’s popularity appears to increasing, particularly among the younger crowd, I decided to try to qualify for the bonus one weekend and see what happens.

In some markets, driving to get Lyft’s Power Driver Bonus (PDB) is a good strategy to earn more. But does it work in all markets, and would it work for part-time drivers?

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