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Tips from Rideshare Drivers
James Martin
New York, NY
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This tip will save you thousands of dollars a year. Do not spend money on fast food. Instead, bring your lunch. I was paying close to 600 dollars a month!
Patricia Todd
Newport News, VA
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Avoid riders adding extra stops. Especially if they are not in the app.
Jennifer Parker Baltimore, MD
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If the wear and tear on your car is too much with riders consider Doordash. These trips keep you close to home. You also avoid highway miles.
Martha Meyer Washington, D.C.
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Be careful not accepting animal trips on Lyft. They shutdown my account because I had just washed my car and turned someone down with a big dirty dog.
Charles Matthews Birmingham, AL
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Don't take drunks or anyone who is at high risk to puke. Uber/Lyft no longer pays decent cleaning fees.
Steven Noel
San Fresno, CA
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The real money is made from 6 PM - 4 AM on Friday and Saturday, with some day driving on Sunday to close out quests. Surges are high. Promos are generally good. The trips are non-stop.
Josh Mitchell
Long Beach,CA
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Upgrade your car for XL or EV. The people who pay a few extra bucks for comfort are generally better tipers.
Melissa Devette Arlilngton, TX
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I have stopped starting anywhere that isn't upscale. I mostly just pick up people from their homes or a nice hotel.
Larry Downes
New Orleans, LA
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My goal is ten $15 to $20 trips each day. When I go beyond these margins my opportunity costs are too high.
Justin Scott Orlando, FL
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If you get a nasty rider contact HQ before they do and explain your side of the story first. HQ will generally take your side in such situations.
Jack Tulmet
Stockton, CA
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The best bathroom breaks are usually in libraries, and health food stores, like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's. Starbucks is usually pretty decent.
Aaron Settlers Pittsburgh, PA
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Drive during peak hours; holidays, nights, special events, and weekends. Check your local city's convention center and visitors bureau for events that you might not know about.
