(Part 2) Top products from r/Lyft

Ok. I'll give that to you. As a person who works in a field closely related to advertising and Marketing, I can see how something like that would mislead a person.

The thing is, is that Lyft is a business, and they don't have a business without drivers. Technically the information in that ad is correct, as they are describing the best possible scenario in the most active city in order to lure drivers to drive. I mean, they need to make it sound nice to get as many quality drivers as possible.

Yeah, it is a bit misleading, but it's not technically wrong. Also, that's probably a blanket ad, that is generic for each and every city. So the algorithms aren't off, they're just generic.

Since Denver is probably a somewhat newer city to be introduced to Lyft, I would think they are desperate to get as many drivers on the streets as possible.


SO. Solutions:

• Print off a ton of passenger referral "business cards" either design your own, or if you PM me your PAX referral code I can PM you a sheet of cards with your info on it that you can print out yourself. Print out as many cards as you can afford, then download the Official flyer and put a stack of cards at as many bars as possible around your house. Blanket your area, bars, stores, malls, Starbucks, donut shops, anything. haha I've even heard about people handing out carts outside of music venues and events, but I think that's just a waste of cards and time.
  
  This gets you two good things: A) You get $10-$15 per person who uses your free code, B) You expose your community to Lyft and when there's more passengers, there's more work.
  
  
• Second, be smart about where you pick up. As I said in my previous response, think like this:
  
  >I mean schools and college areas in the morning, airports all day and night, neighborhoods on early Friday Nights, bar districts late Friday nights, be in the city during rush hour(more traffic, longer fares), and suburbs and neighborhoods in the morning.
  
  
• Third, if you need to run an errand to the other side of the city and you don't have a time limit you need to get it done by? Just turn on the app and pick up people on the way there. I live in LA and I drive to and from Orange County and San Diego a few times a month, and I just turn on the app and I make up to $200 by the time I make it to and from.
  
  
  
• Fourth! Tips. Try to maximize tips by being as cool as possible. Personally, I work on movie sets so I take snacks and stuff from Craft Services and stuff my glove compartment with snacks, gum, mints, mini-water bottles, aspirin, etc. 99cent store is another really good place to buy snacks. I bought a car converter so PAX's can charge their phones and laptops or whatever. So I do make quite a bit extra in tips for having a snack bar and complete charging station. I also have a few generic Spotify playlists saved depending on what kind of PAX I'm driving, but usually I just play movie scores since I'm in the Burbank area. I also have a small trash can in the back(with a 5lb disk weight so it doesn't get knocked over) to keep things clean.
  
  
  Point is, it's a business, yes they mislead, be creative and learn to work the system, and nothing in life is truly that easy, yes you will have to work for it.

I keep Starburst and mints in my car, and a lot of people seem to be really delighted by the Starburst. I do go through a lot of them, but I am also delighted by Starburst and will pop a few throughout the day, so it's possible I'm the one who's the problem.

The phone charger is definitely a popular amenity; I've had many pax express gratitude for having one available. I got one from Amazon that has interchangeable ends to do Android or iPhone.

I got an air freshener after a few smelly pax got in my car. I didn't want the next pax to think I was the smelly one. I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/Fabreze-Car-Vent-Clip-Freshener/dp/B00DPXO33Y/ref=pd_bxgy_121_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YSQMA0823JXB6G8DRY7K and got tons of compliments on the scent. I was a bit worried because I thought it was too strong, but people seemed to really love it.

For music, I usually just do classical or jazz. A few times I've done the Beatles or the Beach Boys, and people seem to like those a lot.

I always confirm with Line pax that they've chosen Line and what that means. I don't want them getting angry at me for following Line rules.

One sore spot with me is parents who will try to bring their children without a proper seat. I'm not getting a ticket or possibly having a dead child on my conscience just to make a few dollars on a Lyft ride. I keep a booster seat in my trunk that works for toddlers and up - if they have an infant without a seat, no way are they getting in my car. It was $20 and I keep in bungied to the side so it's not in the way if people have luggage. I've used it enough that it's paid for itself. I got frustrated with driving to people and then having to turn them down when they had a kid and no seat. I feel like providing the seat is a kinder way to educate them that they are supposed to be providing one because rideshare doesn't have the same carseat exemption taxis do, at least not in my state.

Don't chase the heat on the map, you'll get burned every time. Even being in an area that's lit up does NOT mean you'll get a ride.

I give pax 5 minutes if I can't contact them, then, I cancel and move on.

Personally, I keep my car stocked with water (40 pack at Sam's Club for $~$3.00), and I have multiple charging cables for pax (links below). My charging cables for the rear pax are plugged in inside my armrest, so it's virtually impossible for them to be stolen.

After I verify the pax, I give them a friendly greeting, the ask them how their day is going. After that, I wait for them to continue conversation, if they choose to do so. About half of my pax don't say anything the whole ride, and I won't force them to, it's totally ok with me. If they want to talk, I'll engage in convo.

You'll learn over time when and where are the best times and places to get rides. For me here in Phoenix, it early AM, like 4ish till 9ish during the week, and weekend evenings.

I've been driving for 3+ years, and I have 2,000+ Lyft rides, and 1,500+ Uber rides. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

3-in-1 charging cable - for pax https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07333J3P4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_L4aTAb92T2W96

Magnetic phone mount (for my personal phone) Any phone mount is a must. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I9I8WGY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_t6aTAb2ZMM2CW

Magnetic charging cable -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073PRLV5K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_d8aTAbS3E6QG7

Having the magnetic phone mount and charging cable allows me to quickly exit without messing with a clipped in phone and unplugging a cable, just grab and go.

I'll use 1 yankee candle air freshener. those are always good.

or

i like spraying this every few hours on the back seat :https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-Stripper-Freshener-Eliminator/dp/B004CMMFK0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502205618&sr=8-2&keywords=chemical+guys+air+freshener

despite the interesting name...its actually a great smell. it's not too bold (like creepy old man smell), and its not too citrus-y. i always get good reviews on the scent.

the hardest part is knowing that soon, you wont be able to smell your scents, so just be aware that less is best.

I'm passing on this NYE, as well. I'd much rather be with my friends that night.

It's a little late to recommend vomit bags, but CareBags are among the best: they have a draw string to close and keep the stench out and an absorption pad built in.

Also, if you're taking care of drunks- while it might not get you any additional tips- water and something for them to munch might help them stay somewhat coherent.

I saw that at best buy and thought it was interesting. I don't trust magnets near screens of any kind though (I'm sure modern screens don't have the same magnet effect old CRT TVs had), but I'd still give it a shot. I ordered one earlier today though. It was this one. It looks like the button on the side opens it up per click, then you squeeze it back to fit your phone. I figured "hell, it's only $10, why not?" Will update on my opinions after I use it a while.

Not Lyft related, but I do rely a lot on walking and mass transit. Have you considered getting a rolling grocery cart like this one to make your grocery trips easier and/or buy more stuff so you have to make less trips?

Try clear vinyl! This is what I used and it worked perfectly: http://www.amazon.com/Grafix-9-Inch---12-Inch-Cling-6-Pack/dp/B002J6CO9I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1463115378&sr=8-2&keywords=clear+vinyl+sheets

The Little Green Machine/Bissell Spot Cleaner or anything of the like is worth every single penny! My dad has the Little Green and I subsequently bought the Bissell version. I haven't used it too much in my car but it got puppy urine stains out of my white carpet (previous owner installed, worst floors in my house) like it never happened. Wow, I should get sponsored by these guys.

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Here is the one I got

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DBRFBK/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wait for it to go on sale, I'm sure it does periodically. Anything on amazon you can track prices on camelcamelcamel.com btw. Free site.

I absolutely love the Kenu Airframe. It clips into an airvent and stays put. I've had mine for about a year and it still works just as well as the first day I got it. Plus, at $25, it's relatively inexpensive in comparison with some of the other mount choices.

A friend of mine mentioned this one to me recently which is only $50. I'm in the same boat, trying to decide if it's worth it since I only drive part time and don't plan on continuing for more than a few hundred more rides.

https://www.amazon.com/Pruveeo-MX2-Camera-Driving-Recorder/dp/B01KZY0MOO

i got 30 for around $12 from amazon. they are blue and i have been told they are like the ones they have in hospital.

so far none of my Uber passengers used one but one of my friend passengers did and it was fortunatei had it because there was very littlewarning and it would have been a mess.

amazon

I also have the iottie one touch (but the XL) for my s5. It works incredibly well.

I run a Falcon Zero F360, but use their provided USB plugin. I don't notice the camera or plugin at all. Ran the wire through my roofliner, side column and inside the dash, until I got to the USB port (only 6-8 inches of cord showing at the bottom and top)

(comes with a 3 USB plug in, so you dont loose a port.)

https://www.amazon.com/Falcon-Zero-F360-HD-Mirror/dp/B00E56WY18

https://www.amazon.com/Eats-Shoots-Leaves-Tolerance-Punctuation/dp/1592402038

Knock yourself out.

holy moly y'all, get it while it's hot @ $100... http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-DrivePro-Recorder-Adhesive-TS16GDP200/dp/B00GRYT5QI

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