Drivers often ask us how they can maximise their earnings when Uber driving, and while it can take a little time to figure out the best possible times to be available in Auckland, there are some tips that we know work well and we have shared below.
Do you have any others you’d add? We would love to know!
Keep up to date with Auckland and local events
Make sure you are signed up to the local event pages that tell you when and where popular local events are taking place.
Getting these events coming to your phone on email will ensure you are organised and ready to drive at busy times when people need rides to and from sporting matches, festivals, concerts, and the like.
Learn the popular spots and when they’re busy
Think about the time of day and where people will be who need to catch a ride with Uber. Early mornings will be helping people get to work or into the city, while at the end of the day you could think about starting a little later to catch people who head out for dinner and drinks after work. This is especially true in the Christmas period!
Be friendly, helpful & professional
Put your best foot forward so that you receive good ratings from your passengers. A warm welcome and making your passengers feel comfortable and safe goes a long way. Offer to change the music, ask about their evening - being friendly makes people want to help you as well.
Get used to the driver app
By using the features of the driver app, like the driver destination feature, you can try to cut down your downtime by confirming requests from riders heading in the same direction as you.
The app lets you organise back-to-back rides when demand is high so there is less downtime and more time driving and earning
Take snacks, water and get to know local bathrooms
This means you aren’t heading home whenever you need a break and you can spend more time on the road or in areas where demand is higher. Being prepared means you can focus on driving and finding passengers rather than worrying about being hungry or needing a break. But when you are busy, make sure you do stop and rest too - we want you to be safe.
Check the Uber passenger app
The passenger app helps you take advantage of some features that not available on your Uber driver app. For example, you can see where other drivers are, which helps you select areas without a lot of competition at that time. Sometimes this can help you choose a different entrance to an event or an area of town where you can see people but fewer drivers.
You can also get up-to-date information on surge fares more quickly this way.
Talk to us at Mode
We make Uber driving affordable, so talk to us about our unique offers in terms of Rent-to-Own cars and hire cars that are all-inclusive. We want to help get you earning on the road - we’d love you to join the Mode community so get in touch today!