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by Harry Campbell on October 12, 2016 49 Comments

Are Uber and Lyft Drivers Allowed To Carry Non-Lethal Weapons?

Over the weekend, a Portland Lyft driver was banned from the platform after she pulled out a stun gun to defend herself when her passengers refused to exit the vehicle. I always knew that Uber and Lyft had policies against drivers carrying firearms but I was surprised to find out that Lyft drivers aren’t allowed to carry non-lethal weapons like pepper spray or stun guns either.

And in a strange twist, Uber’s policy actually allows drivers to carry non-lethal weapons – but does that mean you should?

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by Christian Perea on August 29, 2016 11 Comments

Uber Surge Vs. Lyft Prime Time Shootout: Where Do Drivers Earn More?

Harry here. Surge and Prime Time are one of the best ways to increase your earnings as a driver and work smarter, not harder. But they are far from equal. Today, senior RSG contributor Christian Perea uses his Lyft and Uber experience to compare and contrast the two. Check out what he has to say and don’t forget to vote in our poll at the end of this post!

Any time you can earn more while doing the same amount of work, you’re probably talking about a good thing. Today, we’re breaking down Uber’s Surge vs. Lyft’s Prime Time since both programs are a version of “dynamic pricing” and act to raise driver payouts when there are not enough drivers on the road to meet passenger demand.

But when it comes to Lyft vs Uber in dynamic pricing, there are a lot of differences and nuances that can affect your payout as a driver.

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by Jonathan Knope on August 1, 2016 64 Comments

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.

If you’re looking for a comprehensive list of all the current sign-up bonuses available for rideshare drivers, please check out our new Rideshare Sign-Up Bonuses Page.

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 July 28, 2016 136 Comments

How To Drive For Uber And Lyft At The Same Time

If you currently only drive for one TNC, you may be wondering why you would ever want to complicate your life by running two services at once. Well, running two apps at the same time actually increases your chances of getting a request and in turn will increase your earnings.

It’s also a good idea in case there’s a big Uber-like rate drop or one service’s system goes down. Driving for multiple TNCs diversifies your income streams and spreads out the risk.

I am not beholden to any of the services, and I drive for both Uber and Lyft. I also drove for Sidecar before they went out of business. I prefer driving for the one that puts the most money in my pocket and that varies week to week and, sometimes, hour to hour.

So, now that you’re convinced, it’s important to have a process and plan in place when you’re out on the road. If you don’t, you will waste time, hurt your acceptance rate and basically, drive yourself crazy.

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by Christian Perea on April 25, 2016 85 Comments

How Does UberPool Pricing Really Work?

Harry here. UberPool is a service that has been launching in more and more markets lately, and it’s not without its struggles. Today, Senior RSG Contributor Christian Perea examines exactly how drivers are supposed to be paid on UberPool rides, how that lines up with what passengers are paying, and how it compares to Lyft Line.

Over the last few months, Uber and Lyft have been rolling out their versions of shared ride services like UberPool and Lyft Line into new markets. If it’s not in your market yet, it is coming.

And although many have heard about these services already, there is still a lot of confusion and controversy around how these services pay drivers for their time. On the surface, it seems like drivers are doing a lot more work for about the same amount of money, but let’s take a closer look.

We sent out an expert driver to figure out EXACTLY how much Uber and Lyft are making on their shared rides…

Unfortunately, he is not the Stig.

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