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It can be hard to stay motivated in any profession, but rideshare drivers have it particularly rough. The holiday season is extremely busy for drivers, so they are always busy in November and December. When January comes, the holidays are behind us, and winter is just getting started. Rideshare drivers spend a lot of time in their cars with new people all the time. Staying motivated can be difficult, but it’s all about finding what is right for you and your career.

If you have a tendency to drive during a specific time of day in a specific area, maybe ...

Being an Uber driver can be incredibly lucrative all year round if you know what you’re doing, but there are certain days of the year with higher than usual earning potential. Holidays are some of the best days to drive. With the New Year upon us, it’s good to start planning ahead. 

1. New Year’s Day is one of the busiest days for rideshare drivers. Many people were out ringing in the New Year the night before and need rides back to their cars. Many others will need rides to bars, football bowl parties, celebrations, and more. Drivers can stay busy ...

Rideshare drivers see a lot of things behind the wheel. Whether it is on the road or in their back seat, they have many stories to tell. A rideshare driver’s most important job is to get their passengers from point A to point B safely. People use Lyft, Uber, and other rideshare platforms to commute, run errands, and for fun. When people have too much to drink, they order a ride. Many people choose to ring in the New Year with a glass of bubbly in their hand before needing a ride home. 

No one plans on drinking too much, ...

A white winter is beautiful, but it can come with dangerous weather conditions. Winter can be one of the scariest times of the year for people on the road, especially for those traveling. Even those who have been through many cold winters should be careful in poor or dangerous road conditions. Rideshare drivers are unfortunately more susceptible to accidents due to the long hours they spend on the road. Here our our top tips to help you avoid any collisions this winter.

1. Winterize. Make sure your car is ready for the winter by putting properly rated liquids in your ...

As a driver and passenger on the Uber and Lyft platforms, my top concern is always the safety of riders and drivers. I frequently think about how things have changed over the past few decades with the proliferation of app based services such as ride hailing companies. Do you all remember the advice you received from your parents when you were a child? “Whatever you do, don't get into a stranger’s car!” Well, millions of people do exactly the opposite by getting in a car with a complete stranger to the tune of about 5 million times a day. Granted, ...