(Part 3) Top products from r/Lyft

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.

The Kenu Airframe+ is pricey ($30) but came highly recommended & after 2 weeks, love it. I promptly threw out my previous holder attached to the windshield - it is sooooo much nicer to have yr phone to the right of your wheel without having to reach! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LU5LWQK

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.

I bought this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L14B4GI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have it velcroed to the back of the center console (so I can take it out if I need to), so people in the back seat can charge their phones (I plug in wires and tuck them into the back seat pockets).

It also has USB plugs for the cigarette lighter outlet so I can charge my phone up front. It was been working out awesome. I get cheap charger cables for $5 at a store called Five Below locally... and I tell people, "black ones are the new iphone ones, all the other cables (miniusb, old iphone) are pink!"

i got these:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KSNJ87A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

hopefully if that happens to me, i can wash the covers and rubber mats.

Oh, in that case, look into an A/C extender or maybe a couple car fans. Stay cool!

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

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