Driving for rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft offer a lot of benefits like flexible working hours and additional income opportunity. Driving for a rideshare company can be rewarding and whenever this is reward there is also risk. This article will help you prepare for these risks and maximize your rewards.
Safety First
Safety should be the number one priority when you are driving someone in an automobile. There are a multitude of ways to drive safely. First and foremost make sure you are following the rules of the road and that you are not driving distracted. The most common way people drive distracted is by paying too much attention to their phone. Keep your phone out of your hands.
Phone Accessories
The best way to drive without distraction is to get your phone out of your hands and into one of our phone holders or other phone accessories to help you drive distraction free.
Bat Car Air Vent Car Phone Holder
Emergency Tools
It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. This expression is 100% referring to having emergency tools available in your car. There are a variety of emergency situations that can arise and most of them you are able to prepare for. Common emergency tools can include: Road flares, tire inflators, fluid transfer pumps, jumper cables and more.
Portable Three-in-One Car Emergency Breakdown Warning Triangle
Dash Cameras
Dash cameras are a must have device to protect you against other drivers on the road. Some accidents are inevitable and having video footage from your dash cam can save you in more ways than one. The dash cam footage is yours so you can use it if necessary to prove the most truthful version of events.
Portable Touch Screen Wireless 1080P Dash Cam
Everything Else Second
It really is that simple. Take ALL of the safety precautions that you are supposed to and everything else is secondary. Your passengers will see you prioritizing their safe arrival and this should lead to an increase in both the frequency of tips as well as the amount of the tips you receive.
Car Organization
You only get to make a first impression once so make sure it's a good one by having a well organized car. Don't have anything in the vehicle that you don't need. First, keep your stuff safe and secure. Second, have an organization option set up for your clients.
Car Back Seat Storage Organizer with Cell Phone Stand
Conclusion
These tips are great for new rideshare drivers or as a quick refresher for someone who has been doing this for a longer period of time. Safety first is the best way you have a long prosperous time facilitating customers to their destination. Once all safety measures have been taken you can focus on offering a convenient and functionally organized car for you and your clients to enjoy.