Uber Driving: Tips, Tricks, Earnings, & More!

Name: Uber Driving: Tips, Tricks, Earnings, & More!
Rating: 4.3 (115 reviews)

A detailed presentation on how to make the most of your time, including numerous tips and suggestions.

Created byFarid Sultani

Last updated 3/2015

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What you'll learn

Understand what it takes to consistently achieve and maintain stellar ratings
Understand how Uber driving practices can be applied to every day life
Understand how the Uber platform works

Course content

2 sections • 14 lectures • 45m total length

Welcome!1:25
Learn key strategies to become a successful Uber driver, earn more money, and keep ratings high. Read passengers, adapt your approach, and complete the required Uber training before logging in.
The Official Uber Training Video13:36
Learn how the Uber system matches riders with nearby drivers, how to accept trips promptly, maintain five star service to boost earnings, and navigate with GPS for cashless, smooth ride.

Preface1:13
Begin work only when you’re ready, as ride requests come quickly in cities, and Uber offers a flexible schedule but you must stay online and ready to accept ride requests.
The 3 Keys4:30
Time is valuable; maximize it by efficiently accepting trips and staying patient with passengers. Understand why driver rating matters, the invite-only expert trainer program, and earnings from onboarding sessions.
Phase 1: Accepting A Request3:15
Verify pickup location before accepting, call or text the passenger ahead of time to confirm exact or approximate addresses, and drive efficiently to boost ratings.
Phase 2: Rider Gets In Your Vehicle1:12
Learn to greet riders warmly as they enter, using a pleasant opening to set an engaged tone and boost your rating and collect feedback.
Phase 3: Starting The Trip1:47
Verify passenger destination in the app, confirm it with the rider, and type the address before you start driving. Use GPS or a navigation app, and avoid typing while driving.
Phase 4: Driving To The Destination1:57
Drive to each destination with safety as priority, avoiding multitasking behind the wheel. Read passenger cues to decide when to talk or stay silent, boosting ratings through respectful engagement.
Phase 5: Ending The Trip1:50
End the trip with a personal thanks to riders, ensuring everyone exits before you end the ride. Avoid mentioning the brand and prevent delays at the final stop.
Phase 6: Trip Issues2:05
Learn to handle phase 6 trip issues with proactive communication and overcommunicate with riders and driver support, and own mistakes by adjusting the ride to reflect the actual trip.
Phase 7: Tips3:56
Learn phase seven etiquette for drivers: stay honest, handle passenger mistakes professionally, and avoid early clock-ins; keep a clean car, play soft music, stay attentive, and don't demand tips.
Phase 8: How To Earn More4:18
Maximize earnings through ethical driving and efficient routing during peak times, offer in-car charging to boost tips and ratings, and choose a fuel-efficient hybrid for longer trips.
Additional Info2:40
Learn Uber driving basics: weekly direct deposit or checks, surge pricing explanations, and toll reimbursement. Know when to use a hybrid to maximize efficiency and explain pricing to passengers.
Sharing Is Caring1:43
Sign up with the provided link to drive with Uber, and new drivers can get their first ride free up to $20, with no rollover if the ride is shorter.

Requirements

To be an Uber driver, you must have a phone (preferably a smartphone)

Description

This course covers the basics of being an Uber driver. Then, it goes into detail with tips and suggestions on how to be a great Uber driver and achieve top ratings, as well as how to maximize your earnings. These tips and tricks can be applied to any ride-share platform (Lyft/Sidecar).

Your driver rating matters. It's in your best interest to maintain as high a rating as possible. Some of the incentives with maintaining a strong rating is being able to be an Xpert trainer.

I have given literally thousands of rides while maintaining a 4.89 rating. I'm also a certified Uber Xpert Trainer, so know that you're getting these tips and suggestions from an experienced, accomplished driver.

The course is taught presentation-style. It's beneficial to anyone who's currently an Uber driver, wants to become an Uber driver, is interested in how it all works, or is simply curious to know how things look from an Uber driver's perspective.

Who this course is for:

This course is for anyone who's interested in being an Uber driver and/or a rider
This course is for current Uber/Lyft/Sidecar drivers who want to drastically improve their service and ratings
This course is for those who want to vastly improve their customer service skills

Uber Driving: Tips, Tricks, Earnings, & More!

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Let's Get Started12 lectures • 30min

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