Lyft vs Uber

by Melissa Berry on June 1, 2019 7 Comments

How Many Uber Drivers Are There?

Have you ever wondered how many Uber and Lyft drivers are out there? We decided to do some research ourselves. Today, RSG contributor Melissa Berry answers the question of “how many Uber and Lyft drivers are there in the United States?” Plus, how many Uber drivers are there worldwide, and is Uber truly the leader in rideshare internationally?

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It seems like there are more rideshare drivers than ever on the roads these days, so it’s a question many of us wonder – how many Uber and Lyft drivers are out there? Whether you want to avoid the competition or use this info to hustle harder and beat that competition, today I’ll take the news that is out there about drivers and attempt to answer that question.

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by Jay Cradeur on May 27, 2019 Leave a Comment

Lyft Vs Uber: 6 Reasons Why It’s Better To Be a Lyft Driver

Like Lyft more than Uber? You’re not alone! This week, we’ve challenged senior RSG contributors Jay Cradeur and Christian Perea to explain why they like Lyft (Jay) and Uber (Christian) more than the other service. Don’t agree with Jay today? Stay tuned for Wednesday, when Christian explains why he likes Uber more than Lyft.

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Lyft vs Uber: Which is Better to Drive for?

On Monday, I took my blue Prius to the local Firestone for the recommended monthly minor service. From there, I took several Uber trips around the city running errands and back to Firestone.

I had three conversations with Uber drivers about their thoughts on Lyft vs Uber, and each one of them told me they drove exclusively for Uber. They presented some sound rationale for their driving decision. And still, after hearing all their well thought out reasons, I choose to drive primarily for Lyft. While each driver will have his or her individual desires, wants and needs, mine lead me straight ahead toward Lyft as my primary rideshare company.

Lyft Vs Uber

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by Jay Cradeur on October 15, 2018 Leave a Comment

Are Uber and Lyft Becoming The Same Company?

Are Uber and Lyft turning into the same company? That’s the question senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur seeks to answer in this analysis of Uber and Lyft’s similarities. Do you think Uber and Lyft are turning into the same company?

Throughout this year, I have noticed that Uber and Lyft are becoming more and more alike. Some things, which were unique to Uber, are now being incorporated by Lyft, and vice versa. This article looks to answer a couple questions. What is similar and what is different between Uber and Lyft? How can drivers use any remaining differences to increase their weekly revenue? Let’s dive in by looking at the evolving similarities.

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by Jonathan Knope on August 1, 2018 65 Comments

Lyft or Uber: 5 Reasons to Start Driving For Lyft Before Uber

Harry here. I always hear from new drivers who ask which service they should sign up with first. Today, RSG contributor Jon Knope gives us five good reasons why Lyft is the better choice for newbies.

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Lyft or Uber? Drive for Lyft First, then Drive for Uber

If you’re just getting started with ridesharing, you’ve probably got a lot of things on your mind. Before you can hit the road, you need to clean and/or maintain your vehicle, sort out your insurance options, and even put some thought into how you’ll deal with an unruly passenger. But there’s another decision to make, too: Which service should you sign up for first?

In this post, we’ll look at five reasons you should get your feet wet with Lyft – and hold off (at least for a little while) on submitting that Uber application.

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by Scott Van Maldegiam on April 29, 2018 164 Comments

Age Limit: Should Uber Drivers Transport Kids & Minors?

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How old do you have to be to use Uber?

I know a lot of parents like to joke that once their kids start getting older, a big part of their job becomes transportation. There is no shortage of soccer practices, rehearsals and pick-ups and that’s just one of the reasons why we’ve seen a huge uptick in requests for minors over the past year. But Uber and even Lyft’s policies might surprise you when it comes to picking up minors. Today we take a look at those policies and what drivers need to know in order to protect themselves.

This is a subject I never really gave much thought to until recently. I am a father of two. I am a pretty boring suburbanite dad and husband. The type no one would even think twice about giving their kids a ride. So when I see kids get in my car, if anything, I am relieved they got me as a driver. But should kids be requesting rides for themselves? Can adults request rides for their kids? What is our responsibility as drivers on this topic? These are some of the questions we will be addressing.

Age Requirements for Uber Riders

Before we discuss what we should do as drivers, lets look at what the terms and conditions are for the riders. If you didn’t know this (I didn’t until I researched it), don’t be surprised. The rules are actually different for each company: [Read more…]