Fall is almost here and for gig economy drivers that means one thing: demand for rideshare will increase. If you do on-demand food delivery only, consider adding Lyft rideshare as a side hustle this fall. Here are 4 reasons to be a Lyft driver.
Lyft vs. Uber: What You Need To Know About Rideshare
Uber and Lyft have been rideshare rivals for almost as long as ridesharing has been popular. Their continual attempts to one-up each other can occasionally prove beneficial for drivers. Most of the time, though, they appear about equal, for all intents and purposes.
So what is the difference between Uber and Lyft from the driver’s perspective? And, more importantly, which one is going to make you the most money?
Top 4 Gig Economy Platforms
According to a study from Earnest, 85 percent of gig economy workers make less than $500 per month. However, almost 25 percent of Americans now earn some amount of money through at least one gig economy platform. How does that work? And how do you become part of the 15 percent making a more significant chunk of profit every month?
Here are the top 4 for the gig economy earners.
7 Great Rideshare Cars For Drivers
Are you a rideshare driver in the market for a new car? Okay, maybe not a new car—maybe just new to you. If you’re a rideshare driver, you know that your car means a lot. After all, you can’t do your job without it, right?
While everyone has different needs and preferences, here are a few tried and true vehicle options for rideshare drivers looking to get the most out of their car (and the money they paid for it).
2021 Rideshare Driver Requirements For Lyft & Uber
One of the complaints against traditional taxis, in addition to the cost of travel, was that they were often dirty and poorly maintained. Uber and Lyft helped completely change the image of the dirty cab and the cranky cabbie at a fraction of the cost.
Here’s information about Lyft and Uber vehicle and driver requirements.
The Best Gig Apps For Courier Drivers
The on-going COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way people receive services. Groceries and food delivery are popular, and these days they are a necessity. Thus, the gig economy reached new heights. Restaurants, stores, and other food suppliers had to rearrange their business. So, they built partnerships with food delivery companies. Meanwhile, these companies gave a chance to gig workers to increase their income.
Blacklane Offers The Same Service As Uber And Lyft
Blacklane is a German company that offers ride-hailing services. The brand, founded in 2011, works with professional chauffeurs. It provides airport trips to business travelers by using an app.
Why Food Delivery And Rideshare Gig Referrals Are A Sham; And How To Fix It
Content creators are still plugging referral codes for rideshare and food delivery brands. It makes no sense if you are a serious driver in the gig economy, it doesn’t help you. The referral programs are broken from the perspective of elite drivers performing these gigs in full time.
Lyft Charges Customers Extra To Keep Up With Worker Benefits
Lyft has added an extra fee on all rides. They announced in January that the additional charges were because of the extra worker protections they have to provide in lieu of Prop 22.
How Lyft’s Priority Mode Is Working Out For Drivers
On August 24, 2020, Lyft released a new feature for its drivers, called “Priority mode”. Lyft tested Priority Mode in a few markets. Drivers in those markets received emails from Lyft explaining the feature and what it strived to achieve. […]
