With so many headlines including Uber and Lyft these past few days, some of you might be wondering what these words are\/mean\/say. So, here\u2019s the lowdown.<\/p>\n
Uber and Lyft are both \u201cride-sharing\u201d services. Ride-sharing is best explained as freelance taxi driving. Uber, Lyft, and other ride-sharing services provide the platform to connect people who need rides, with people who are equipped to give rides. In this case, that platform is an app on your phone.<\/p>\n
To use these services as a passenger, you\u2019ll just need to download the app, launch it, make an account, enter your desired destination, and request a ride. A driver near you will assign themselves to your request and you will be alerted by the app that someone is in-route to pick you up. From there, it\u2019s smooth sailing. The driver will pick you up, take you to your destination, and drop you off. The transaction is handled completely through the app, so you won\u2019t need to travel with cash or even with your card. It\u2019s typically cheaper than a Taxi, and the drivers\u2019 tend to make more money.<\/p>\n
To become a driver for these ride-sharing services, you\u2019ll have to submit some information about your vehicle, driving history, and insurance. They do this to control the quality of rides provided and the safety of their passengers, but typically you can sign up and start driving in less than two business days.<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve been approved, you get to drive whenever you want. Some companies give bonuses for making a certain number of drives per day, but you\u2019re never required to drive. Uber claims you can make $14.25\/hr driving, and some reports show Uber drivers making even more.<\/p>\n
Some days \u2013 usually holidays \u2013 the cost of these ride-sharing services will increase for the passengers because of an increased demand for drivers. This is called \u201csurging.\u201d If you\u2019re a driver, surging means more money for you, so pick busy times like Monday near Raleigh-Durham International Airport, or downtown Raleigh on St. Patrick\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a great service for both the drivers and riders, and now you know what it is! Try it out next time you need a cab. We\u2019re confident you won\u2019t be disappointed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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