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by Christian Perea on July 6, 2016 20 Comments

The RSG Power Driver Plus Strategy Guide

Harry here. Uber and Lyft have been rolling out all sorts of different incentive programs, bonuses and guarantees this summer so we asked Senior RSG Contributor Christian Perea to take a look at them and explain how to leverage them to your advantage.

Uber has been rolling out various power driver programs over the last few months and savvy drivers have been able to cash in on thousands of dollars in extra incentive pay. One of the more popular programs is called Power Driver Plus, and it offers a cash payment from Uber upon completing a certain number of rides (among other requirements). If you’re in a city where Lyft is competitive with Uber like SF, LA or NYC, you may have seen this program, but it’s not the only incentive program out there.

Uber has also been offering the Metals program (Silver/Gold/Platinum), ‘Fare Boost’ and hourly guarantees in many cities, so even if you don’t have Power Driver Plus in your city, it’s likely that many or all of the strategies below will help you earn more money.

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by Christian Perea on February 1, 2016 10 Comments

Super Bowl Driving: How To Handle The Biggest Rideshare Events Of The Year

Well it’s here. The Super Bowl has come. A historically busy day for cabs and TNC drivers as those who love football (and those who just like parties) migrate out of their winter homes to barbecue and drink beer. This year, it happens to be taking place in my current home city of San Francisco (sort of).

Super Bowl Driving: How To Handle The Biggest Rideshare Events Of The Year

Big events can be a tough nut to crack. Whether it be a major concert, game, or festival, oftentimes it becomes difficult to locate passengers in a crowded area as thousands of people drunkenly attempt to locate their drivers. It doesn’t help that many passengers will request from the middle of a stadium and count on you to find them through the power of magic. Add in all of the traffic from the other drivers trying to get in and out of the event and throw in some meter maids for good measure, and big events can be a big headache. But they can also be high margin profit machines when done properly.

So whether you’re in SF or not, here are some tips to help you take advantage of the biggest rideshare events of the year. [Read more…]

by Harry Campbell on August 24, 2015 3 Comments

RSG024: Taking Your Rideshare Game To The Next Level With Bradley Zane

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Today’s podcast is one I’ve been wanting to record for a while now. It seems like almost every day I get e-mails from drivers who are looking for ways to really step up their rideshare game.

Now obviously the simplest solution to earning more money is to work harder but as I’ve talked about before, working hard helps, but working smarter helps even more.

RSG024- Taking Your Rideshare Game To The Next Level With Bradley Zane

I met Brad for lunch in Newport Beach a few weeks ago and right off the bat, I could tell that this was a guy who had a lot of it figured out. Not only had he spent tons of time researching and perfecting his craft, but he also showed an eagerness to learn and continue his education. In traditional employment, it’s easy to get complacent since once you learn your job, you do it day in and day out. Being a rideshare driver does NOT fall into that category though.

If you couldn’t tell by now, this is not the type of job where you’ll be able to get into a routine and do it continuously for the next 5 years. Things change quickly in this industry and it behooves drivers to adapt to a transformative landscape. What worked yesterday may not work today and savvy drivers know that it’s all about recognizing opportunity and taking advantage.

If you’d like to read a transcript of this podcast, please click here.

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by Harry Campbell on August 19, 2015 153 Comments

Never Accept A Poorly Rated Uber Pool Passenger

Today I’m sharing a guest post from my friend Sam who blogs at Financial Samurai. Sam is an ex-banker turned Uber driver and personal finance blogger based in San Francisco. A few months ago, Sam signed up to be an Uber driver and he’s been writing about it ever since.

If you want to read more of Sam’s stuff, his blog, Financial Samurai focuses on helping people achieve financial independence sooner, rather than later. You can subscribe to his e-mail feed here for all his latest posts.

Is it just me, or does it feel like Uber has us drivers by the balls sometimes? They’ve got this asymmetric rating system where if we get rated a 4 or lower, we’re basically one step closer to getting banished. Yet, passengers have no idea that probation begins when our rating hits 4.6. In most passengers minds, a 4 out of 5 is a good rating!

On the flip side, I’ve seen passengers still be able to request rides with ratings of 4.4 or lower. Talk about a double standard. We’ve all experienced passengers who make us wait, rap on our cars, or stink to high heaven. If only we could get these guys off the system.

I’ve contacted Uber via e-mail about their opaque system before, and all they’ve said, in a nutshell, is for drivers to provide the best customer service possible to keep our rating up. Thanks for nothing, guys! [Read more…]