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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.

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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…]

by Christian Perea on April 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

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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by Christian Perea on April 18, 2018 Leave a Comment

Uber Vs Lyft: 9 Reasons It’s Way Better to be an Uber Driver

Like Uber more than Lyft? You’re not the only one! This week, we’ve challenged senior RSG contributors Christian Perea and Jay Cradeur to explain why they like Uber (Christian) and Lyft (Jay) more than the other service. Don’t agree with Christian today? Check out Monday’s article, where Jay explained why he likes Lyft more.

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Uber or Lyft?

I have a pretty long history of being critical of Uber and in my 3.5 years of driving, I’ve done 10 times as many trips with Lyft compared to Uber. I favored Lyft a lot not so much because I liked them better, but because I hold a bit of contempt towards Uber for always lowering prices first, deploying upfront pricing first, and overall becoming the epitome of an evil dystopian tech company.

Uber vs Lyft

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by Jay Cradeur on January 31, 2018 8 Comments

How Do Uber and Lyft’s Most Important Features Compare?

Do you know your Uber and Lyft driver apps? It turns out, there are some really neat features on the Uber and Lyft driver apps that can help you drive more efficiently, saving you time and helping you earn more money. As these features have been rolled out (mostly) nationwide, RSG contributor Jay Cradeur outlines below what these features are and how to use them to maximize your income.

For better or worse, Uber and Lyft are always innovating and adding (or removing) features in the driver app. In this case, both Uber and Lyft have incorporated features that have made it much easier for a driver to manage his or her workload.

There are four features in particular that have improved the driver experience, and I’ll share my impressions and strategies so you can maintain more control over your day and maximize your profits.

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by Jay Cradeur on December 11, 2017 16 Comments

How Bonuses Differ Between Small and Big Markets

Many of our writers drive in California or other big cities across the country, and today we wanted to feature a comparison between a big market and small market. What are drivers earning in big markets vs. small markets? Do small markets offer better opportunities in different areas for drivers? We had RSG contributors Jay Cradeur (big market) and Joe Pierce (small market) go head to head to see how the markets differ – and how drivers can take advantage of their markets no matter where they’re located.

Today we are going to look at the differences between working in a big market and working in a small market. Specifically we will look at the different bonus structures that are available in each market type.

We will be comparing bonuses in San Francisco and Minneapolis, where both Uber and Lyft compete with each other for drivers’ attentions. Jay Cradeur will share his driving experience in San Francisco, and Joe Pierce will share his driving experience in Minneapolis.

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