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Driving a car is a fascinating task and it is even more interesting when you drive professionally. It could give your pockets a good boost and also will gift you a skill for life. However, if you wish to be driving for Uber or LYFT, you must remember a few tips in mind that will enhance your skills as a driver and will make customer fond of your rides.
Here are the following tips:
1) Take up a class:
When you are good at something, taking up the classes or training in that department would hone your skills. Driving a car is a self-explanatory job, but taking up a course proves to be useful. You may think why to waste money on learning how to drive a car, but taking up the course will help you become a better cab driver and also you will learn a few other extra skills.
2) Be the passenger:
When you take up the research as a Lyft or an Uber driver, you must take up a ride as a passenger. This way you could observe what they have in their car and what they do? Aside from observing, you can make the conversation with the driver and ask him all the difficulties and questions you have in your mind. You can ask questions like What experience they have, what accessories do they keep with them, does conversation with a passenger help and more. This way you will master the art of cab driving.
3) Understand the insurance:
Insurance is something that is being neglected by the drivers, but it is an important thing when some accidents or mishaps happen. You definitely want to make sure that all your expenses and damages. The Uber and Lyft both provide an insurance coverage for while you are driving, however, you need to cross check it with your insurance provider to make sure you’re fully covered so that you do not have to pay the damage.
4) Drive and sell:
If you have something to sell, you can do it while you drive. For example, if you have some products to sell, for example, you sell snacks, or tech products or you provide some services, go ahead and make the most of it. However, you need to ask politely while selling things. Don’t act as a salesman.
5) Price and time:
Surging prices and prime time are the two features that are very beneficial for the cab drivers of UBER and LYFT. This could become the potential advantage for the drivers who wish to have higher earning. Some drivers say that you must take advantage of these features if it’s occurring in the area you are already driving. The best thing you can do is try it out a few times and see if it works out for you or not.
6) Supplementary services:
Imagine you are a customer and you are being provided something supplementary, you would like it right? Similar is the case with passengers. Provide them supplementary services like bottled water, snacks, gum, and chargers for mobile devices on hand.
Conclusion:
Just remember these few tips in mind and you will become the successful Uber or LYFT driver. You may be a good driver right now, but it doesn’t hurt to learn a few things that will make you a good cab driver.
By Amelia Kristen
who is a Blogger, Passionate Photographer and a Traveler. Being passionate about reading, writing and learning new things, her passion has motivated and inspired her to be a writer. In her free time, she spends her leisure time under the open sky in the lap of nature.
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