I wonder how many people still assume “the tip is included”, as Uber kind of referenced this early on. It was a way to get more users away from Cabs. 

posted by justincredible

I'm working a beerfest on Friday night so I won't be able to drive, but I'm contemplating driving on Saturday night to take all the drunks home.

Watch out for power zones. If you plan to go all over Cincinnati, there should be zones where you make extra money for runs. 

Which is better, Uber or Lyft?  

posted by QuakerOats

Which is better, Uber or Lyft?  

There's really no difference. I pick whichever one sends me the better discount code. 

posted by Laley23

I wonder how many people still assume “the tip is included”, as Uber kind of referenced this early on. It was a way to get more users away from Cabs. 

I know it took me a while to figure it out. 

posted by Fab4Runner

There's really no difference. I pick whichever one sends me the better discount code. 

This is what 80 percent of the people I have picked up have said. I've given 67 rides so far and Uber usually comes up every time. A few of the people don't care for the local Uber drivers, so they only use Lyft but a lot of the people have said they use whichever finds them a ride quicker. 

posted by QuakerOats

Which is better, Uber or Lyft?  

Uber's cars are a lot nicer...

posted by bigdaddy2003

This past weekend I did prob 25 rides and 11 people tipped. 

Congrats!  Your percentage is rising.

posted by bigdaddy2003

This is what 80 percent of the people I have picked up have said. I've given 67 rides so far and Uber usually comes up every time. A few of the people don't care for the local Uber drivers, so they only use Lyft but a lot of the people have said they use whichever finds them a ride quicker. 

posted by ernest_t_bass

Uber's cars are a lot nicer...

I couldn’t tell you the last time I was in one that wasn’t also the other.

posted by ernest_t_bass

Uber's cars are a lot nicer...

Considering they are personal vehicles this would depend on the driver. I've ridden in some ratty cars through Uber. 

posted by justincredible

Considering they are personal vehicles 

posted by ernest_t_bass

Okay. 

Justin, if you do it tomorrow, let me know how you like it. 

posted by bigdaddy2003

I drive in Cleveland,

For some reason I remember people by attributing where they live and thought you lived quite a distance from Cleveland

posted by Verbal Kint

For some reason I remember people by attributing where they live and thought you lived quite a distance from Cleveland

50 miles. I live in a rural area. The closest big area is Sandusky and Lyft is still relatively unknown out here. I know, it's crazy to drive 50 miles to do it, but with the power zones, it's ok, only on weekends though. 

posted by bigdaddy2003

50 miles. I live in a rural area. The closest big area is Sandusky and Lyft is still relatively unknown out here. I know, it's crazy to drive 50 miles to do it, but with the power zones, it's ok, only on weekends though. 

Gotcha, I think I remember, quite a distance

posted by Verbal Kint

Gotcha, I think I remember, quite a distance

Yes, but I only do it on the weekends and it usually works out for me. As I said In a previous post I probably won't do it much soon as I'm close to opening my medical transportation business. 

posted by bigdaddy2003

Justin, if you do it tomorrow, let me know how you like it. 

I didn't end up driving tonight. I had a little too much fun last night so I didn't move much today.

I had a pretty good night. I mostly stayed in the power zone which is by Ohio City and Tremont near downtown Cleveland. One of my last rides was a mile away. I made 3 something for the ride itself and 10 for a bonus. Oh and a 2 dollar tip. 

I cleared $115 after gas. 

How many hours did you drive?

posted by justincredible

How many hours did you drive?

7

posted by bigdaddy2003

7

But how much of that was actual driving (as opposed to hanging out waiting for a trip)?

Wait, you only made $115 in 7 hours..?

posted by gut

But how much of that was actual driving (as opposed to hanging out waiting for a trip)?

I did 14 runs, so yeah there was plenty of time that I didn't have a run. 

posted by SportsAndLady

Wait, you only made $115 in 7 hours..?

Yes. I don't think that is bad for a side gig, 1 night of the 3 I do it.