10 Items ALL Uber And Lyft Drivers Should Have In The Car

When driving Uber and Lyft, there are certain items that all drivers should have on hand in the car for any issue. Some items are required in order to drive safely, others are for easy repairs and others for more tips and higher ratings!

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Fluids - check your vehicle for required fluids

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[robert]

1) self defense item, 2) dash cam 3) phone mount.

[danielmittan]

Air freshener. Compliments all the time on the “Black Ice” in my ride.

[uraeusahmen]

A back seat cover that covers the entire seat including the back rest.

[KhalidKamalReasonbeforepassion]

Very interesting stuff: Items one may add: 1. Document pouch (for Driver's license, registration and proof of insurance all in one handy place) 2. First aid kit 3. Personal Business cards 4. Work gloves. Another use for Battery Boaster Pac. In the old days driver would give boost to other motorists for $15 a piece. Compact Portable Fire Extinguisher.

[Mystachebox]

I actually have everything on that list + wet wipes/first aid kit/napkins, . I have just about 30, 000+ trips if you dont come up with a list like this at that point something is definitely wrong with that driver. I'm 5 years in and going strong, thanks for all the great videos and assistance your platform provides to drivers such as myself who've taken the risk by leaving their past jobs in order to embark on thousands of journeys that start off with strangers in our rearview mirrors eventually becoming good friends and in some will let that one be your story. anyway I really do appreciate you guys continue spreading the wisdom.

[Eugene]

I think drivers have a right to know where they're going before they start the trip.

[Zamora]

I always get compliments from my riders on my car decorating. I love the bling on my mirror edging. I have purse hanger’s hanging from the headrest of the back of my front seats which are bling too. I protect my back seat with a shower curtain cut out to fit snug on my backseat to protect it from spill’s.Over the plastic shower curtain, I have a sofa throw furry blanket in colors that match my car. I keep a large Lysol spray can visible. My riders always compliment me over the cleanliness and bacteria protection. A happy good morning or good evening with a smile 😊 never fails me. I get my tips. Plus super polite riders.

[kingofthepranks]

Always pray every day before you take riders. If that was the thing that was missed. 😇

[norlop]

I always keep Lysol with me to disinfect my car before and after every ride 😊

[eyevincast]

A few hand tools flashlight and jumper cables are a must and the most important item are WET WIPES!

[justsomedudeyouknow]

I clean my car daily, wipe everything down, vacuum the seats and floor covers, wipe down door handles, and get a car wash usually once a week(i live in an apt).I made over 250 in tips last week(5 days). Also, auto tire inflator is very key if you live in an area that has lots of extreme changes in temps and weather. Saves you gas, which saves you money.
Also, hand sanitizer.

[dougpowell]

The one thing thing that I would add to the kit is nitrile gloves...In the event you have a biohazard spill to clean up, it's always good to keep you hands from being contaminated.

[nighthawk]

Wet wipes, pajamas, and a change of clothes is very helpful. One time I finished my shift and got a flat tire. I called roadside assistance. The only tow truck they could get for me didn't have room for a passenger and they were going to charge me $500 for a 75 miles trip after business hours. So I slept in my car.

Having pajamas and a change of clothes helped a lot. I was able to use wipes to clean up for the night, pajamas for the night, and some clothes to change into the next morning. The decision to put those things in the bottom compartment of my trunk (where spare tires used to be) helped a lot. It allowed me to go to Discount Tire and get a new set of tires the next morning without smelling dirty.

Also a large fast food drink cup from McDonald's is very helpful. I'm a female Uber driver so peeing when a public restroom isn't available isn't as easy as it may be for a guy. At night restroom options are not very plentiful and we ladies have to expose our butts to pee. That cup allowed me to tilt my steering wheel up and out of the way, my seat as far back and low as possible, squat forward, place the cup below me, pee in it, and wipe with wet wipes before pouring the pee out in some shrubs in the parking lot.

I learned a lot from that night. Now I always have a large McDonald's cup handy when driving at night as well as the pajamas and change of clothes in the bottom compartment of my trunk. After all, situations like that night don't schedule themselves.

[RolfAnthonyYoung]

Great Video! I am happy to say I use a few of the items you mentioned and will definitely be adding a dash cam for the interior of my ride 8) I would also add two items: A GPS Tracker Device hidden in your car. I have been using my "Tracki" GPS Device the last few Uber Days/Nights and it's great! My Tracki connects to Cellular Towels and Satellites throughout the World so I always know where my car is. Plus, I can plot out my mileage, setup Geo-Fences, share my exact location with loved ones through the app, and finally, maybe the most important thing, in case someone jacks my ride, I can locate my car's location immediately. Finally, and maybe not for every Uber Driver, but I carry a Self Defense Spray which is non-lethal. Again, just a peace of mind but I do end up in areas where I need to be on alert. Hopefully, I never have to use. FYI, my spray as invisible ultraviolet (UV) dye so the suspect can be identified in case they flee the scene of the crime. 😎

[brandyb]

I keep a bucket in my car for the after bar riders. So far only needed it once. But it's nice to have something toilet sized that can be moved when needed. Have gotten complements on how smart that is. (Like I don't know😂) the 24 hr sanitizer I use stays in view. Am currently waiting on seat side organizers from Amazon. I just started doing rides, coming from Uber eats, so getting used to not being able to have my own belongings in my vehicle is an adjustment but I missed people! I'm friendly and hilarious get tipped about 85%. But I just started rides 1 month ago. Appreciate the tips for the young ones who wouldn't know otherwise😊

[glorialynn]

I had an organizer with my cleaning supplies, lysol, febreeze, lint/hair roller, wipes, towel, tissues. But it never failed, I'd end up with a ride with more people and needed the front seat, so I'd either have to move it from the front passenger floor to the trunk or not enough room for that in the back with their luggage. So I eventually just took it out. I have a kia soul so there's not much in the way of storage space. I put what I can below the trunk floor but it doesn't have much room. Especially for all those fluids you mentioned.

[damiion]

An extra dual iPhone/android charger that extends to the back seat so riders can charge their phones during the ride

[kimlanglewis]

That second item of a dash cam out of all will be your best asset there. People lie about their interactions whether true or not, just to get a few dollars from the rideshare companies.

Do not let a passenger, "gaslight", you by saying something such as, "is it actually legal for you to record?" Usually provide a notification that the ride is being recorded and that video will be used if needed to confirm any disputes regarding the rider and driver.

Usually the ones who are, "triggered", by the camera, usually are good indicators of red flag passengers, because they are the ones I usually find that are looking for a way to low rate a driver, just for a free ride.

[GreenPazole]

My Kia Soul comes with a organizer in the trunk already, love it! My add to the list would be not to assume your spare tire is already inflated to the recommended capacity, need to check at least every 3 months an maybe do it when getting oil changed.