posted by bigdaddy200350 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 KintGotcha, 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 bigdaddy2003Justin, 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 justincredibleHow many hours did you drive?
7
posted by bigdaddy20037
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 gutBut 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 SportsAndLadyWait, 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.
posted by SportsAndLadyWait, you only made $115 in 7 hours..?
I'm curious to know what you meant by this.
posted by bigdaddy2003I'm curious to know what you meant by this.
If I’m going to do something for 7 hours, I sure as shit hope I make more than $115.
posted by SportsAndLadyIf I’m going to do something for 7 hours, I sure as shit hope I make more than $115.
Ah. Well I mean it's one night of 3 I do it and it's just driving. Ha, I get it though.
posted by SportsAndLadyIf I’m going to do something for 7 hours, I sure as shit hope I make more than $115.
I was going to say $16 an hour isn't bad for some extra cash....but that's only considering gas, and not maintenance of the vehicle. And I don't know how much higher your insurance is if you provide a ride service. I'm thinking the net might be more like $12 an hour, before taxes.
posted by gutI was going to say $16 an hour isn't bad for some extra cash....but that's only considering gas, and not maintenance of the vehicle. And I don't know how much higher your insurance is if you provide a ride service. I'm thinking the net might be more like $12 an hour, before taxes.
I thought I read that you don’t have to tell your insurance carrier because uber provides insurance for their drivers (while driving for uber). I also heard the insurance is trash though.
Yeah, Lyft and Uber have insurance. I don't remember how good it is though. Either way it's not a job. Just something to do or to make a little extra cash. As I said, I won't be doing it long.
115 bucks is better than i do sitting in front of my notebook all night.
posted by SportsAndLadyI thought I read that you don’t have to tell your insurance carrier because uber provides insurance for their drivers (while driving for uber). I also heard the insurance is trash though.
That's interesting. I know my auto and umbrella policies asked me if I was a driver. I'm not, so I have no idea what happens if it was Uber or Lyft.
Justin, have you tried it out yet?
I had two crazy rides last weekend. I was in Lakewood when I got an alert for a trip that said OH-2. I assumed it was someone who ran out of gas or whose car broke down. So I pull up behind the car with the hazards flashing and noticed two black girls walking towards me with a gas can. They explain to me that they were on their way to Dave and Buster's when they ran out of gas. They blame the guy who owns the car for ruining their night, saying they would just rather go home at this point. The gas station they put in for their trip ended up being closed, so I decided to be a nice guy, turn off the app, and take them to the next gas station for free. We passed a few bars in Lakewood and the one girl asked how nice the bars were and what kind of people usually frequented them. I said I didn't know but she made a quick assumption, saying to the other girl in a "white voice" "do you want to go rub elbows with Susan and Helen?" So then we make it back to the exit and noticed the cops were behind the car. They questioned whether they even wanted to stop, so there was obviously something going on. We stop and they leave their stuff in the van. I'm wondering what is going on, but I remained there expecting them to pay me cash for their ride home or request a new ride with Lyft. So a few mins later the guy comes stumbling up, high or drunk, and gets into the front seat. They then ask if I can run them home and I tell them they should request a ride because the closest driver gets the ride. So she does it and it turns out they were going to Euclid. So I found out within the first few mins that not only was he high or drunk, he also was driving with a suspended license. So then 25 miles of listening to the guy begging me to turn around because he needed his car and the women telling him that he was an idiot for trying to go back and how he ruined their night. I get them to Euclid, they get out, and I notice candy wrappers under my seat. I didn't get a tip, but I did get told 3 or 4 times that I was the best Lyft driver, how I was getting a 5 star rating, and candy wrappers left under my seat.
Then later on I got a call from Parma to Lakewood. It was a 75 percent prime time run, so it was going to be a decent run. So I get to the bar and 3 guys walk out. 1 guy decides he can drive, so he hops in his vehicle and I leave with the other two. We get a mile down the road and the other guy calls the two In the cab, asking if we could go pick him up. So we go to the place he made it to, the guys get out, go get in his vehicle, and then sped off. Who does that?
