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3 Strategies to Earn More Money as a New Uber or Lyft Driver

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Getting started with Uber or Lyft for the first time can be overwhelming at first. You have to navigate the app, your city – and your passengers’ moods. If you stick with it, driving inevitably gets easier, but making it through your first days/weeks/months can be rough. Today, we have new RSG contributor Paula Gibbins sharing her tips for new drivers.

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How to Maximize Earnings as an Uber Driver or Lyft Driver

I’ve been a driver in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for a little over a year and have a few tips for new drivers. I’m mainly a part-time driver and therefore still a bit of a newbie myself, but there are a few things I’ve experienced consistently and think could be helpful for someone starting out to keep in mind.

Getting started with Uber or Lyft for the first time can be overwhelming at first. You have to navigate the app, your city - and your passengers’ moods. If you stick with it, driving inevitably gets easier, but making it through your first days/weeks/months can be rough. Today, we have new RSG contributor Paula Gibbins sharing her tips for new drivers.

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How to Make More Money as an Uber and Lyft Driver

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There seems to be this notion out in the world that Uber and Lyft drivers still make a lot of money.  While that may have been true a few years ago, these days one of the most common complaints I hear from drivers is that they’re not making enough money.

New drivers are especially at risk because there is a steep learning curve in this industry.  It’s not rocket science being a rideshare driver, but it is a little more challenging than it might seem.  And unlike other jobs where everybody makes the same amount from day 1, a more savvy driver will be able to make more than a brand new driver since there are all sorts of tips and tricks that will impact your bottom line.

As you drive more, you’ll gain valuable experience and likely increase your income.  But in the meantime, there are a few key things you can do to start increasing your income today.

While it may seem harder to make more money as an Uber and Lyft driver, there are some strategies you can use to make more in your city.

How to make the most and more money as a Uber and Lyft Driver

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