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Have you ever been at an airport, a concert, or a sporting event when you tried to call a rideshare? Not only is it mayhem trying to find your ride, but you may notice that the price for your ride also increases. How about, have you ever been charged a fee from Lyft and have no idea what it is for? Additional fees and surcharges can be maddening, especially when it is unclear why you are being charged. To help clear up some of the confusion, we made a list of Lyft surcharges and fees that you might encounter when …

Lyft recently announced some big updates to their "Personal Power Zones" that replaced their well-known Prime Time Earnings system. Personal Power Zones appear when there’s high demand nearby, making it easy to see exactly where drivers will earn bonuses. These new individualized zones are customized based on the current location of the driver. Also, with Personal Power Zones, you’ll see the actual amount of the bonus earned, not a percentage like with Prime Time Earnings. This is a big transparency win for drivers as Power Zones make it easier to see exactly how much bonus cash you will receive up …

The Fair Rental Program is a partnership between Fair Rental and Uber to help people who do not have access to a car become an Uber driver. The driver rents a car through Fair and drives for Uber. It’s a simple process and helps a lot of people to start earning that extra income.

Having a car is an integral part of being an Uber driver. Without one, it would be impossible to be a rideshare driver. Uber is trying to change that by partnering with Fair to help people gain access to a vehicle and, therefore, an income. Right …

For nearly 90 percent of customers, online reviews are as important as recommendations. Thus, for rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft, they take this statistic seriously and give every rider and driver the opportunity to rate their experience. If you have a rider or driver you don’t like, you can contribute to their score. Dying to know more about your Lyft rating? Here’s everything you need to know. 

What is your Lyft Rating? 

You may be wondering “What is my Lyft rating?” to begin with. A Lyft passenger rating designates how other drivers have “rated” your passenger performance in the …

Being a rideshare driver can be an interesting experience, meeting new people, always out and about, discovering your city in a new way. But, like any job, there can be burnout and stress. Sitting in the car for hours can difficult on the back and mind. Always dealing with new people can be exciting, but it can also be frustrating. If you are feeling frustrated with being a driver, check out our top tips to get your head back in the game.

Stay Fueled

Staying hydrated and full is an important part of being a happy and productive human. A …