Did you know there are over 1.5 million Uber drivers in the United States?
Driving for ridesharing services offers drivers the flexibility to make their schedule and earn as much as they want.
Since drivers are considered independent contractors, they don’t have to limit the ways they earn money.
If you’re wondering how you can maximize your profits while rideshare driving, this article is for you. Read on to learn clever ways to make more money on your side hustle.
1. Sell Creative Products
Every once in a while you will get the passenger who forgot their phone charger, umbrella or is simply hungover.
One way to make a little bit extra money while driving for a ridesharing service is by selling your passengers some of those essentials.
You can get on Amazon packs of umbrellas, portable charges, hangover cures, or ponchos. If you advertise your products on the back seat of your car, you can let your customers know what is available.
Who knows? You might save your customers’ day and make extra income while doing it.
2. Wrapify to Turn Your Car Into a Billboard
Have you noticed those advertisements on the side of taxi cabs? Well, now you can turn your vehicle into a billboard on wheels if you drive for Uber or Lyft.
Although Wrapify didn’t work with rideshare drivers initially, now they have decided to let them in on the deal.
If you decide to partner up with Wrapify, they will pay you to add a skin bearing ad on the side of your car. Based on the mileage you drive in a day, they will pay you a small commission.
Before you decide to add a commercial ad on the side of your car, you should check your local laws and regulations.
3. Try Out Uzurv
Do your clients love your driving? Do you wish you could work with the same passengers consistently?
With Uzurv, you can get repeated business as a semi-private driver. If your passengers love riding with you, they can find you on Uzurv.
Because Uzurv is another ridesharing service, they can choose from a pool or other drivers and you can choose from a pool of other passengers.
Driving for the Uzurv platform will ensure you have another source of consistent customers, especially when Uber or Lyft is slow.
4. Vending Machine in Your Car With Cargo
For drivers who want to maximize their income with every single ride, a new popular way to do it is by adding a Cargo box.
Having a Cargo box in your car will ensure your passengers don’t go hungry and you make a little extra cash.
A Cargo box is a sort of vending machine drivers can install in their car. The box can have anything from mints, gum, candy, and snacks. It includes a mix of free and some priced items.
If a passenger wants to make a purchase, they must select the item by entering the box code number on cargo.menu. Once they make the selection, they will enter their contact and payment info.
Making a purchase is quite easy for the passenger and drivers will get a commission for the sale. Drivers are even paid a small commission if the passenger selects free items.
Not only can a Cargo box help you increase your profits by a few hundred a months, but it can also get you better ratings. This article can guide you on how to make the most of the rideshare vending machine.
5. Maximize Passenger and Driver Referrals
If you want to maximize your earnings, then take advantage of referral programs offered by Uber and Lyft.
Although you will make the most money referring drivers, it also works if you refer new passengers to the service. You can share your code on social media or also print it on business cards.
The good thing about these referral programs is that you can get as creative with them as you like.
Make sure whenever possible, you take advantage of special referral offers. Some drivers can make anywhere from $25 to $500 for each new driver they refer.
6. Vugo Advertisements
Another way to make more money while driving for a ride-share service is by driving diving into the world of advertising.
Companies are always willing to pay top dollar for people to know about their products. One way to earn a few more dollars is by partnering up with Vugo.
Vugo can help set up a tablet in your car that will display ads for your customers to see while they enjoy their ride.
However, drivers should keep in mind some customers might feel pressured and their ratings could suffer.
If it all works out to their advantage, drivers can make up to $200 extra a month advertising with Vugo.
7. Try Delivery Companies During Slow Periods
With so many drivers signing up for Uber and Lyft, you might encounter more slow periods from time to time, especially during non-peak hours.
In order to make up for the lost rides and earn a bit more cash, some drivers resort to working for delivery companies.
For example, if you finish working through the evening rush, why not deliver for DoorDash. When your typical passengers are home from work, chances are some of them will order dinner.
If you’re already on the road, you can make extra money by delivering packages or food for other delivery companies.
8. Prioritize Getting Tips
Aside from earning a standard fee while driving for a ridesharing service, why should you stop there? The goal of every driver is for their passengers to leave a tip.
If you want your passengers to leave a tip, why not ask them for their rating before the trip is over.
Ask them to give you there honest opinion on how you should improve your service. If the feedback is good, they’ll be more inclined to leave a tip.
Maximize Rideshare Driving Profits
Now that you know how to maximize your profits with rideshare driving, it’s time you watch the money pile up.
In order to make more money, you can sell products, deliver products during slow periods, and turn your car into a billboard.
You must be logged in to post a comment.