by on Leave a Comment

Lyft’s New Mandatory Safety Training Program

Lyft recently emailed drivers, notifying them that they would need to take new mandatory safety training in order to continue driving on the Lyft platform. We had senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur take the training to see what it’s about, how it helps drivers, and what this means for drivers-as-employees.

Recently, I spent 30 minutes going through Lyft’s new mandatory safety training program.  I received a notification about this training program on my phone.  In order to make the notification go away, I had to watch a series of videos. Other drivers received more information about this program, but for me, it was a series of annoying pop-ups on my phone.

Drive with Uber 1

The whole process left me with some serious questions.  If I am an independent contractor, then why do I have to take mandatory training? This seems like something employees would have to do.  And why does everyone have to take the training program?  I have been driving for nearly 4 years and no one has ever complained about verbal misconduct. Let’s jump into this new program and get some answers.

New Uber Drivers Get Guaranteed Earnings!

UberSign up with Uber now and get up to $1,000 in guaranteed earnings depending on your market! Sign up here using my referral code today and start driving today. Check with Uber for guaranteed earnings amounts by city.

[Read more…]

by on 1 Comment

All the Details on the Minimum Wage Uber and Lyft Want to Pay Drivers

Recently, a new group calling itself ‘Protect App-Based Drivers and Services’ (PABDASA) launched a new website in an attempt to shift public perception against California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5). But what is PABDASA and will it benefit drivers? RSG contributor Gabe Ets-Hokin breaks down what you need to know about PABDASA below.

California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), which goes into effect January 1, will reclassify most gig workers: workers for Uber, Lyft, Postmates, Grubhub, DoorDash and a myriad of others as employees, making these companies’ paths to profitability much harder.

In response, Uber, Lyft and DoorDash committed $90 million, and Instacart and Postmates pitched in another $10 million, to sponsor a statewide ballot initiative to overturn it. I was curious: will pay increase or decrease? What kinds of benefits will they give us? Will it be a better deal than what we have now?

Luckily, on October 29, Protect App-Based Drivers and Services posted the text of PABDASA on its website. I’ll go through the important sections with you and then let you know if I think we’ll have a better deal under PABDASA or as employees.

[Read more…]

by on Leave a Comment

PIN Airport Pickups: What They Are And How They Work

Uber and Lyft are now using a PIN pickup system at many airports to connect drivers and passengers and, potentially, decrease traffic and congestion. Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur covers how this system works for drivers and passengers and how drivers can use the system to their benefit.

It can be frustrating for both a driver and a passenger to miss each other, especially at the airport.  Tensions run a bit higher at the airport because the driver has typically waited a fair amount of time in a queue to get assigned a ride.  Add to this equation a travel-weary passenger who has been lugging several suitcases through the airport and you have a recipe for some unpleasant exchanges.

Recently both Uber and Lyft announced a new system to simplify the pickup process at just a few airports in the United States.  This article will share the details of the new program offered by both Uber and Lyft.

[Read more…]

by on Leave a Comment

Lyft is Replacing Prime Time with Personal Power Zones

Lyft recently rolled out new Personal Power Zones in cities across the country. What are ‘personal power zones’ and how do they compare to Uber’s ‘new’ surge?

In this Throwback Classic article, we’re updating you on a popular topic: Lyft’s Personal Power Zones! RSG contributor Paula Gibbins originally wrote this article, and today we have updates from RSG contributor Sergio Avedian on how Lyft’s PPZ is affecting drivers.

A few weeks ago, I got a couple of emails from Lyft with the subject line “Find high demand nearby“ & New! Personal Power Zones”. Obviously, I was intrigued right away. What does this mean for me as a driver? Is this going to be better because it’s personalized, or will it detract from earning potential? Keep reading!

personal power zones

[Read more…]