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by Harry Campbell on July 31, 2017 22 Comments

Mystro Review: Get More Trips and Drive Safer!

Most regular jobs would never allow you to work for a competitor, but one of the best parts about being an independent contractor for Uber or Lyft is that you can and should drive for multiple companies. We know that close to 2/3 of all drivers are working for at least two on-demand services, so this isn’t exactly a secret, but it hasn’t always been that easy to actually do this out on the road. That’s all changed though because of a new app called Mystro.

I first heard about Mystro a few months ago and have been addicted to it ever since. According to their website, ‘Mystro is an app that makes on-demand drivers more money by allowing them to safely and easily drive for multiple on-demand platforms and never miss a trip they want.’ It’s a pretty simple idea, but it also solves a pain-point that drivers have had for a long time!

Savvy drivers know that when demand is slow, it pays to go online with both Uber and Lyft in order to increase your chances of getting a request. But this process can be burdensome since you’ll have to physically go online with the first app, then go online with the second app and once you get a request, you have to accept it and then log off the other app before you get a new trip. And sometimes you get another request before you can log off the second app. Huge hassle! Luckily, Mystro does all of this automatically for you.

Mystro recently came out of beta and is available for Android only at the moment. If you’d like to sign up using our affiliate link, please click here. Otherwise, read on for more info about how it all works!

Rydar: The Ultimate Assistant For Rideshare Drivers

Rydar is like radar for finding the best rides. Optimize your routes, increase earnings and effectively manage your finances. Check it out here!

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by Christian Perea on July 19, 2017 17 Comments

Big Changes Arrive For Lyft Line and (Probably) UberPOOL

Big changes are coming to Lyft Line, and it looks like UberPOOL may follow suit! But did Lyft really come up with this rate increase for drivers, or were they spurred to do it by Uber? Senior RSG contributor Christian Perea outlines what this rate increase for Lyft Line means for drivers, and what we may expect to see from UberPOOL.

We got some good news about shared rides on July 13th when Lyft announced they would increase what they pay to drivers for Lyft Lines to match the pay for Lyft Classic. In the past, Lyft drivers actually earned less per mile and per minute on Lyft Line rides than they did on regular Lyft rides.

But now, Lyft drivers will get paid based on of the same rate card as Lyft Classic. This move is significant because it’s the first time ever that a rideshare company has announced a nationwide price increase for drivers (even if it’s just limited to Lyft Line).

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by Christian Perea on May 31, 2017 2 Comments

Lyft Launches A Black Car Service Called Lux

Harry here. Lyft made some big news last week with their new luxury black car option called “Lux.” Is this going to be an Uber-killer? Probably not, but it’s a good opportunity for Lyft to get in on Uber’s lucrative game. Today, senior RSG contributor Christian Perea breaks down what Lyft Lux is, if it affects you, and what it means for Lyft and Uber in the future.

Lyft recently announced they’ll be launching a new luxury black car option called Lyft Lux and Lux SUV. Lyft plans to initially launch this option in 5 markets before rolling it out to an additional 15 markets. Pay for Lyft Lux will be similar to Uber Black and SUV, however Lyft will assess a 25% commission on these rides at first (except for NYC) while the service is getting launched.

You don’t need a TCP or the associated commercial insurance to drive for Lyft Lux / Lux SUV. If you have the car, drive in the right place, and have a rating of 4.7 or higher, you are now a Lyft Lux driver.

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by Harry Campbell on March 27, 2017 33 Comments

How Much Money Can an Uber and Lyft Driver Make in 2017?

There are a lot of opinions out there about driving for Uber and Lyft, but I’ve never tried to convince anyone that they should or shouldn’t do this job. Driving for rideshare services isn’t for everyone, but one thing I do know is that there are hundreds of thousands of people doing it and thousands more signing up every month. And if you’re considering it or you’re already a driver, my job is to provide the best information possible and serve as a resource to help answer all of your questions.

A few years ago, I posted about the earnings potential of a driver in the Los Angeles/Orange County area, but a lot has changed since then. Although that article extensively broke down my earnings, I figured it was time to update it.

So during a recent week of driving, I decided to track all of my rides and analyze my total income and driving strategy. I’m always looking for ways to earn more by working smarter, not harder and I think it’s important to take a break from driving every once in a while to reflect on ways to improve your driving strategy and increase your bottom line.

If you’re just in it to get in the car and drive, great. But if you’re like me, you probably want to maximize your revenue and figure out what the best strategies to drive are that fit in with your lifestyle. And since not everyone has the time to analyze a week’s worth of rides, I’ve done it for you!

The Takeaway: I tracked all my rides for a full week of driving in Los Angeles and averaged around $24 per hour before expenses. During the slower weekdays, I was closer to $15-$20 per hour but during a busy Saturday night, I made $262 over 8 hours of driving ($33.16 per hour) plus an extra $80 for hitting my 20 trip incentive. I also calculated how much I earned after expenses and taxes, since that’s something that drivers often overlook.

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by Christian Perea on March 13, 2017 10 Comments

How Do I Get Help At The Lyft Hub?

Harry here. Getting help via e-mail can be frustrating at times so it’s good to see Lyft opening up more in person support centers across the country. Today, RSG senior contributor Christian Perea tours the San Francisco Lyft Hub and tells and shows us what it’s like!

Over the past few months, Lyft has been opening new driver Hubs throughout the United States to offer in-person support for drivers. There are presently a few hubs across the US, and Lyft has big plans for building more.

Each Hub is a little different, but they are all built to help drivers sign up for Lyft, provide support for existing drivers, and improve driver education. Sometimes Lyft will even throw parties or events for drivers at local hubs.

I think this is long overdue from Lyft since it seems like every tech company nowadays tries to solve their support workload though a series of automated and canned email responses. Usually when I need support, I need the type of support that cannot be solved through a canned response.

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