11 Beginner Mistakes To AVOID When Driving Uber

Whenever starting anything new, there are certain mistakes you want to avoid. Driving Uber is the same. Join RSG contributor Chris as he talks about 11 different mistakes to avoid and things to know when driving or beginning to drive Uber.

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1- Don't pay full price for gas

2- You don't have to take every single ride (evaluate if the ride won't be profitable)

3- Don't drive around aimlessly

4- Don't chase surge-zones

5- be subscribed to the rideshare guy (Chris)

6- follow all local laws in your area (you're not above the law)

7- you don't get paid when there is nobody in your car

8- know your market

9- plan your day/week ahead of time

10- sign up for more than one app

11- Don't get screwed by your passengers ( check video for more details)

[acb]

#1 A: Dont start the ride until youre absolutly sure who that stranger is in the back seat. I always say how ya doing to see how they answer. If they cant impress me by being civil I dont let then ride. Its MY car and MY time and I do not waste it on some a hole who thinks Im the reason why their life sucks. I do 120 plus pick ups a week and make more money than 90% of them . Remember you are a private contractor and have zero obligation to drive anyone anywhere.

[xtins]

This company is making too much money out of my car, my phone, my internet and they pay me a little just for giving me a bridge between me and the client. This is pure exploitation.

[nc]

Car sitting is dangerous. At least in Chicago

[anthonyvarrecchia]

Great information & tips I’ve actually learned these tips on my own. I also do not take passengers with low ratings. There’s a reason why a passenger has a low rating. I have had to ask a few people to leave my car. I also complement passengers who have a 4.90 to 5 star rating. I’m friendly and that can also result in a nice tip and usually does. And my compliments are genuine and sincere. Always complement a pasture and have a good rating.

[anzolstarlink]

My acceptance rate drop from 99% to 83% in the first day of the new upfront fare viewing
Drivers are paying to work for Uber and Lyft McDonalds and Burger King is paying better now

[AlexC]

Greedy company
Here in DC, they are paying 50% of what they charge
It’s hard to survive in a expensive city, earning a third world country pay

[markbaylor]

Anybody else notice uber lying about distances to get you to take a ride just to change it as soon as you do. Or have you noticed them changing pay took a ride this morning said it paid $24 and some change when I dropped them off they only paid me $19

[JohnWickstyle]

I was hoping someone will open new platform were customers pay less and drivers get 90%.

[MysticHarmony]

If I want Uber pro, which I do, I must significantly increase my acceptance rate. This means I have to take rides I don’t necessarily want.

[frankramirez]

Mistake Number #1. Beginning to Drive for Uber

[harism.]

Uber is a completely unprofessional and corrupt company to work with.

At various times, I started noticing that I would arbitrarily stop getting trips even when the app said I was in a busy area, which made me lose a lot of income.

I had my home city arbitrarily changed as to keep me from getting the bonuses for that city, and to make me lose income. And it takes 2 weeks to change your city back.

I had my account turned off arbitrarily telling me that I needed a background check even though I’d had one last month.

I had riders reporting me for things I’d never done.

If all that excites you, Uber is the place for you to drive.

[mommy_and_lulu]

#6 should be #1 these uber drivers accept 10 people in a six seat car and then the people pay the uber x price. You risk 150$ ticket per adult with no seat belt and 500$ ticket for each kid not in a car seat, plus points on your record and your insurance going up. I wish we drivers could all agree to follow the law. If you cancel for them not having carseat call uber and get your cancelation and get that cancelation off your percentage count! Follow the law!

[red]

Mistake #2: Believing the money you get during the “honeymoon” period will continue

[Goodmorningmythical]

Except NYC and Seattle pay a minimum wage of around $17-$20.

[frankisawesomee]

I just find it highly weird that although Uber and Lyft lose money the drivers still don’t make as much either! So this is what I don’t get at all.

[bajramlatifi]

First mistake is applying to drive for criminals in 21 First sentry in nations capital u hat pay 60 cent per mile. If u want to gat depression drive for uber and lyft I know many people that lost their mine within 2 years

[frankramirez]

Mistake Number #2. Don't Continue to drive for Uber🤣 Get a Regular Job and Work your way up. I know the stigma of Uber Driving while looking for a Job but Uber takes up too much time and it is over saturated. Even in CA. I stopped 3 weeks ago

[jensplannersandjesus]

How many people are we suppose to allow on one trip?

[AtefBandary]

Thank you for the video, I am a LYFT driver and I find the information you provide very helpful . I subscribed.