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HOW NOT TO GET DEACTIVATED WITH UBER

Often I don’t believe it is considered or believed to be possible until it actually happens to a rideshare partner; that being deactivation. Most drivers believe they are in full control and indispensable like they won’t be cancelled out and replaced at the drop of a hat. Drivers must remember within this “partnership” there is a level of standard and expectancy on their part. At the end of the day Uber must protect their brand even if the cost is removing you off the platform. This gig is a game of a dime a dozen. It’s nothing personal it’s business. Being that it is business you must do everything on your part to maintain your side of the business agreement and then some. Remember, yes you are you own boss essentially, but contractually you must perform at a certain height of standards. The riders are deserving of a high criteria of service and you are obligated to providing that if within the guidelines of rideshare.

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In layman terms how not to get deactivated is simple. This blog post is not to go back and forth about how Uber treats its partners this blog is moreso how you treat the customer which is a great portion of the criteria when driving for Uber. Here are the simple fundamentals that for the most part limit the probability of you being deactivated.

  • Tidy & Clean vehicles. You don’t have to have the newest model nor a high-end vehicle, but you’ll be amazed at how a well polished look and clean seats and shiny dashboard affects how a rider rate you.
  • Look the part! Please look somewhat professional/casual. People invest in those that invest in themselves. A well polished person is highly impressionable, it can make you standout from others hence getting higher ratings and big tips!
  • Effective Communication. I’ve had drivers that mumble or better yet from the moment I got in their vehicle not say one damn word! This is highly offensive being I am giving you my earn money.
  • Don’t cherry pick! Uber is cracking down hard on the abusers, knocking those off from airport pickups to ultimately kicking you off the platform indefinitely. Cherry picking cause distrust with riders that most likely will hop over to another platform. To Uber losing the riders confidence in using the app is a great financial lost they cannot afford to have.
  • Play by the rules! Look you don’t have to like the platform nor the requirements but you DO have the option of not partnering. The top rules are: maintain a high acceptance rate, try to minimize cancellations as much as possible, keep a high rating score of 4.9+, and over deliver in small ways.
  • If you know your vehicle needs maintenancing DO NOT PUT IT OFF! Get your vehicle fixed ASAP; in the long run it will catch up to you and cause you to get deactivated then you’ll really be in a bind.

Now I know this blog sounds like some kiss up ass writing on the part of Uber, but I assure you it is not! I am on the side the of driver, I am about playing chess not checkers and there’s nothing like checkmate when doing business with a company such as Uber. Ultimately you are in control and believe it or not you have more control over the narrative and the trajectory of your rideshare business. What’s key is knowing how to take those controllers and make it work on your behalf. I don’t mind playing Uber’s game as long as I get what I WANT out of the deal and their criterias don’t infringe on my time, money, and purpose! Like I always say…. “finesse that shit” if drivers got smarter and stepped their game up the platform can be highly profitable and rewarding. Don’t fear deactivation if you are doing what you’re supposed to do, your stats will speak for themselves. Yes we get screwed on some riders and we wish we hadn’t taken it, but for every one, two, or three rides like that there so many great ones.

HOW TO MAKE $200+ A DAY WITH UBER CONSISTENTLY

So the race is on! I have major major goals and I want to take advantage of the rideshare market right now and so should you! Some say driving rideshare is a losing game, that you’re actually losing money, but not it you do it right! I am on a mission to prove to my fellow rideshare ladies and gig economist that it can be highly profitable when strategically done. You cannot think of the gig economy in the traditional mindset, you cannot put on your employee hat if you want to get serious about making money. These gigs such as Uber is high-risk and if you want to make serious cash you will have to work split shifts and sometimes long hours i.e nine hours is what I consider long. This environment is volatile going up and down constantly there simply aren’t any guarantees, but if you work off of skill, instinct, and have great customer service you can make that money hunty, consistently.

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I am anticipating a slow summer so I am banking up in my rideshare business NOW! This summer the greater demands will be with grocery and meal deliveries, so FYI I hope you’re signed up for platforms like GrubHub, DoorDash, Insta-Cart, Postmates, etc. I’ll do a write up later on these platforms, but today we’re going to focus on reaching and maintaining these high income earnings DAILY! Daily goals must be set and you must be dead set on meeting it. Now your market may be busy or slower, but I assure you if you apply the following principles you can and will make what ever reasonable goal you set out to accomplish when driving for Uber.

  1. Be willing to commit 7-9 hours each day. Take 1-2 breaks 15-30 minutes this is not calculated into the hours you commit to working.
  2. Find the bonus zones particularly in the middle so you can get 3-5 rides within them to qualify for the extra duckets.
  3. Stop ignoring your riders, great them, smile and make eye contact, service them within reason.
  4. Take notice of your tips! I make on average $70 – $150 extra in tips a week due to my ability to grant quality service.
  5. Know your stuff. Use the best navigational system (WAZE) especially when in prime time hours like rush hour. People love it when I get around traffic and work logistically.
  6. Be open to taking a few Pool-Rides, this is not for money but body count so you get those bonuses. When it’s dead I’ll pick up a few solely for this reason. Those few extra rides surprisingly will put you over the top!
  7. Take power naps. Driving is very draining, 20 minute power naps will refresh you in the most amazing way.
  8. Eat lite fresh foods, no snacks, no gas station treats, and no sugary drinks. Ladies the preservatives in these foods and unknown sugars spike your insulin levels and send you crashing making you tired, irritabl, and create mental fogginess.
  9. Stay hydrated! This keeps you alert, but warning you will have to get good at finding bushes to pee in. At this point I have no shame peeing on the side of the road lol.
  10. Focus on getting as many asses in the seats! I shoot for 20 a day because on average each ride averages to $9-$10 bucks.
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This $200+ is a general amount that I’ve found most are open to, your market may differ so assess what would is feasible for to obtain. I strongly suggest you don’t simply work one platform, work multiple platforms and set goals for each of them weekly. Be open to creating a solid gig mix of side hustles so you do not become co-dependent on 1 or 2 platforms. You will need a break from rideshare trust me, the hustle is good but extremely draining, so much so it can affect you mental state. Having other gigs keep money coming in while you take a small break from time to time. Lastly. only do this 4-5 days a week, this type of goal trying to obtain everyday will take a lot out of you, remember keep a good balance!