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Are There Any Real Differences Between Uber and Lyft in 2019?

In 2019, can anyone really say there is much difference between Uber and Lyft? Not so fast – there are still key differences between Uber and Lyft! Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur analyzes a recent article breaking down these differences, and shares his thoughts on how drivers can still take advantage of these differences.

As part of my job as a contributor to The Rideshare Guy, I peruse my Google News feed for interesting stories about Uber and Lyft and anyone in the gig economy.  Recently, I came upon an article titled:  Uber and Lyft drivers reveal the biggest differences they’ve noticed between the 2 ride-hailing giants.

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As a long time driver, I was curious to see what this article would present as the big differences between Uber and Lyft.  I feel that as time goes by, Uber and Lyft are becoming virtually indistinguishable, and I was curious to see if my fellow drivers agreed with me.

Below is how the drivers interview feel, and my comments in agreement or disagreement.

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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.

Have you ever wondered how many Uber drivers there are in the US? What about the world? We try to break down those numbers here -

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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.

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Age Limit: Should Uber Drivers Transport Kids & Minors?

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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.

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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…]

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4 New Updates from Uber and Lyft

In certain markets, Uber and Lyft have been making changes from driver pay to how surge pricing is shown to drivers. If you’re in one of those markets, you may have noticed the changes. If not, the changes may be rolling out soon to you! Today, senior RSG contributor Christian Perea gives us an update on all the changes Uber and Lyft are making.

There have been a slew of updates and tests from Uber and Lyft over the last several weeks ranging from a pay raise for some drivers to new Prime Time. Some of these updates are live in only a few markets, but it’s a good bet that some of them will be rolled out soon to a market near you.

Below, I’ll share a roundup all of the biggest updates over the last several weeks.

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