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by Jay Cradeur on April 16, 2018 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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Uber or Lyft: 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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Lyft Vs Uber

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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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by Melissa Berry on December 8, 2017 1 Comment

What Time of the Year Has the Highest Sign Up Bonuses?

Is there a “right time” to sign up and drive for Uber or Lyft? While you definitely have to sign up with a referral code to get any sort of bonus or guaranteed earnings, when you sign up with a code could make a difference in how much you’re offered. Today, RSG contributor Melissa Berry details how sign up bonuses work, if using a different referral code will earn you more money, and if signing up at a certain time of year really matters.

Before I started driving, I assumed you could just get started, start earning money, and get a bonus for doing so. Boy, was I wrong! I signed up to drive during the summertime in Phoenix, AZ, where I live. This is the wrong time of year to do many things in Phoenix, including:

Be outside
Start driving for Uber/Lyft
Assume you’re going to get the best sign up bonus

If you’re looking for one easy answer to the question of “What time of year has the highest signup bonuses?” you won’t exactly find it here – but you will find strategies to figure out when is the best time of year to get sign up bonuses in your market.

Ready to sign up and drive for Uber and Lyft? Head on over to our sign up bonuses page!

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by Will Preston on November 6, 2017 27 Comments

Who Tips Better: Lyft or Uber Passengers?

Everyone wants to know the best driving strategies, how to get paid and how to earn more money. One of those answers is “get more tips” – but how do you know which app, Uber or Lyft, has better tippers? Intrepid RSG senior contributor Will Preston tackled this difficult question with his own research – the answers may (or may not) surprise you!

Lyft drivers always talk about how they get paid more on Lyft, and in our most recent survey of over 1,100 drivers, they did indeed report earning over $2 per hour more than Uber drivers. Since the rates are the same in most cities (except for Lyft Line rates, which are higher), there are only two reasons this could be the case. Either the bonuses are way better, or Lyft passengers tip more.

The former has never applied to me, as the Power Driver bonus always requires way more rides than I’m capable of doing in a weekend of driving. The latter never made sense to me either, because I always got plenty of cash tips from my Uber rides, both before and after they supported tipping. So I never really understood the “I get paid more with Lyft” mantra.

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