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there apps that let you run 2 separate apps under a another desperate about, so run run as a driver & another as a client. Search app stores for "2 apps" or something like that. Good luck
@@andrewbaldwin6823 what in your trailer park constitutes a real job? And some hick that doesn't know the definition of job is going to tell others to get a "real" one?
My son drives for Uber & he knows this as well. It sounds to me like you've explained yourself & your technique very well. Anyone thinking of driving for Uber should listen to this video.
My ping rate when up more than 20%... knowledge of where the other drivers are is power! It is due to when I started using a second phone! You can use technique this with one phone but it takes a bit of time. The second phone lets you see the others moving and see them vanish when they get a ping! Knowing your area and where the most productive pick up points is imperative.
harooni22 , he said , cause his phone carrier goes in n out of roaming. so he gets the second to avoid additional charges. cell towers , mountains , could be factor on signal, not everywhere, but it happened in his area
You're way too sensitive as TH-cam is and always has been busy with basement commenters. Don't let them get to you as you're simply fueling the fire when they see you disturbed. Ignore nasty people & keep smiling...
Fellowship of the Mystery always upbeat and smiling. I delete trolls and inappropriate messages and threats I deal with accordingly. Simple. Thanks for your kind message:)
Next month I'm gonna get a new phone just to do that. I only work on the weekends from 9pm to 4am in the L.A./Hollywood area. You are doing a great thing my friend, people like you are truly rare and I appreciate you for all you do. Cheers
The driver who is reasonably intelligent will have many write offs and end up paying no taxes, they may even get a small refund. They still may just break even and not make a profit but the 'freedom' of going home when they want to and going out when they want is the benefit some drivers may be looking for. The price they may pay is not having a profitable business in the long run,?
Executive thinking, professor. I haven’t put that much thought into it, but you make a lot of sense. I’m on the East Coast and driving Lyft, but I can incorporate your ideas. Keep up the good work.
I don't run two phones but I do frequently bring up the rider app and see where other drivers are ( In Seattle and surrounding communities ).... and position myself accordingly. Some drivers think zero dead head miles is good, but I think you can waste a lot of time sitting in less advantageous areas and not re positioning. I think knowing demographics and patterns of people movement is key... Good vid.
Does Seattle have up-front trip details before accepting rides? Or going the California route of No upfront info in order to force you to accept rides or quit working (ultimatum)
I started doing this in Toronto just last week. it's so busy and insane you dont need any tricks dt at the moment. i literally am always collecting surge and get my next trip request before i even drop the person off. it's amazing haha.
The Zoologist Bro I'm gng to start uber soon in Toronto.....plz explain me wat tym r busy and busy area like anything which help me to earn money.....need ur help.....hope so u wll reply me
Hello Torsten, Thank you for the input. I have been driving with Uber for a week now and figured out that it is only common sense to use both the driver and the riders apps together... I agree with what you said about those who send threats. I have subscribed and will view your other videos.
wow, I haven't even driven 1 mi yet and I understand what he means. Unbelievable, Some of these comments i see here tells me they are not listening. Too quick to condemn without listening.... I'm more excited to start now. Gonna get a hair cut and finish detailing my car and I'm going for it.
No, he needs one with the rider app to see where his competitors are positioning themselves and then obviously one with the driver app to see where the customers are at.
+T1ger8oi, What else would it be? He says it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out. He says you need a phone with the driver app and one with the passenger app - and then later goes on to explain how you should stay as big a distance away from other uber drivers as possible while still being in the area where your clientele resides. Then for added efficiency he uses two different carriers for his phones in case one doesn't cover all areas of the city you're in. However, honestly, if you don't have that problem in your city, I'd imagine it'd be more efficient to just have one provider and tether with the other phone - or if your carrier allows for it have a free extra sim card on the same plan for the second phone... or hell just switch between the apps on one phone, although I'd imagine that'd be more stressful having to swtich back and forth all the time.
Oh, one more question, since i just join uber less than a week. Is it okay to have uber driver and uber crider accounts with the same email address and phone number?
1 Alsaidi I’m a Detroit market driver. I make great money. I generally work in the Royal Oak, Birmingham & Downtown Detroit areas 2-3 days a week 3-5 hours and making right around 27.32 an hour after expenses.
Great tips! I only have one phone for now but I will have both apps open tomorrow testing out this method. Thanks for sharing the strategy. Sorry to hear that you've been attacked by trolls.
Was this guy a former cabbie familiar with looking at vehicle and prospect stats on his dispatch screen? I remember chatting to a South African cab driver while waiting for a job, he said "You know what? Two days ago I took my mobile phone and I threw it in the ocean. Why? Because I read a book called 'The subtle art of not giving a fuck'!" I asked, "Are you married?" "Yeah, why?" "What does your wife think about you not having a phone?" "I don't give a fuck! She knows what time I get home." Classic.
Thanks Torsten! I've been a driver for awhile and just moved to another region. Your videos are extremely helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to do these videos.
I looked into doing this in my area. They pay $1/mi. Uber takes .25, plus gas, mileage, and the big one, DEPRECIATION. I may get cash this week but when I sell my car, it will be worth thousands less. Every mile I drive my car, it goes down in value, whether I'm getting paid or not! Please don't think writing it off on taxes helps you. It only reduces your tax liability, you'll still have to pay for new tires much sooner along with brakes, shocks, timing belts ect. Plus when you sell or trade it in you won't get jack sh*t. Add it ALL up. Why do you think they pay so much for referrals? They need drivers cause so many do it a few months and realize it's at best minimum wage. (x at least)
harooni22 , hello every ones case is different. if you need to pay rent , then work. the beauty of this program is that you work the hrs that is convenient to you. if you are looking to drive for a living and not worry about maintenance then drive a cab, their rules, their hrs. I have a full time job, so I drive to give me something to do, get paid when I can't sleep.
Write off on taxes , 14 YEARS AGO if you were a business owner (which you should treat Uber as a business) we were getting $0.57 cents per mile, and miles to get to the start location from your home count!! So, take that money and get an interest paying savings account. Then when you need to have money to buy tires, etc. It's there. Also get a second interest paying account and put a little $25 or so each week and that can be your down payment for a newer car. Personally, I think that you should add a few extra dollars a month to pay your business car off sooner. And, if you're in a metropolitan area, most of the miles will be highway, which brings the value back up. So sell it privately, like maybe someone that wants to start Uber and needs a car that has been taken care of!!
we don't even have Uber in Vancouver yet and I don't expect to do it but your a very classy guy and your podcast here is better than every news article in the local paper today for being interesting. keep on keepin on Bud.
I can't believe people are being nasty to you for trying to help then out, not smart. I am always gracious to someone who is trying to help me out . I"m thinking of doing UBERselect or Black (if it ever opens) when I get back out to Cali. Thanks for sharing the information!
Why Me? much appreciated my friend. i would say that 98% of the people are wonderful and grateful. we are here to help and support each other and positive comments like yours make me appreciate my job. drive safe out there :)
Rideshare Professor Thank you, that's good to know. I drive Lyft/Uber in Columbus, OH and it is super fun. We have a lot of college students and both platforms are fairly new here, Uber just got UBERBLACK here.
Just a quick note of thanks. I cannot imagine why anyone would be hating, but may it help soothe their foolishness to know that you are helping me get out of a complex financial quagmire with your videos. I appreciate your: professionalism, tips for that first minute they are the car (how to get good ratings), and all around positive energy. I appreciate your effort and pray it continues to come back to you 100-fold. - Heather
Thanks for sharing. Do you really need two separate phones? Or could you do the same thing with one phone just by running the driver app and the rider app at the same time, and switching back and forth to look at each?
You could do it with a phone and a tablet if you wanted to. An iPhone and an iPad by setting up a hotspot on your phone and connecting the iPad to it so it'll work as your own personal WiFi network in the car.
Rik Owens you dont need 2 phones you can just look at the app check out closes drivers then if you know places that are busy just get close as you can to the bar or event closes rider gets trip ...but if you see a shit load of drivers probably best to work around the area you'll get trips there too when you get a ride the app pops up so you can accept it
Sir, thank you for you non-nonsense approach. You are a testament for when you use critical thinking and do not flower or dress up your language how much more effective you can be. I am contemplating signing with uber and have a business man who is renting vehicles. I do not know what is acceptable as far as third partner rental fees would be. The gentleman is requesting 250,00 per week. I must carry my own insurance but he will be covering maintenance. I will be driving in the inland Empire market, primarily the Riverside to San Diego Corridor with a focus on the Temecula wine country. Would this be a sustainable demographic based on the area and his rental fee?
Thank you for your quick and concise response and thank you as well for your encouraging sentiments. Having been fortunate enough to have received a higher education, I know well the benefits of properly educating oneself. I would be interested in possibly scheduling some time with you. Either in a classroom or group setting or in a one on one mentorship. Would you mind E-mailing me at my secondary E-mail. I will keep this email active for the next 24 Hrs. MWhite282@mail.com. Blessings sir and God Speed!
I agree with your stand on threats. You're just passing on information, you are in no way creating any threat to another person and they have no right to make violent threats at you.
thank you for the idea... not gonna lie i thought you found a way to exploit Uber... but increasing the efficiency of performing the tasks needed is better than an exploit
I don't understand why you need two phones to do it, couldn't you just switch between apps on one phone? Or is there something where Uber won't allow it
Dear Rideshare Professor, I am proud of you for standing up to the haters and the internet abuse that happens and that you hold people accountable. I wish more people handled abuse like the effective way you do. Watched the whole video, took notes. These are amazing tips and they make sense. As you said in the beginning, it's not rocket science and you have your analytics behind you. -Kevin
Kevin CarbonneauDear Kevin, your words mean the world to me, thank you for recognizing. one gets attacked and threatened on a daily basis, but it's usually people that have not processed their own issues or problem. i usually shut them down very fast. i do not engage in a fight, but rather focus on flushing them out. Again, i appreciate your understanding, gave an amazing weekend
Thank you! I also wish you success in any current Uber Driver or Rider app issues that Uber has so far failed to address or fix. Have an awesome weekend!
Do you have to put the passenger's destination into the app or GPS in order for Uber to track the trip, or will it still do so even if you're given verbal directions?
Yes I already put 2356 - and counting - guys for 150 lifesentences and 4563 the deathpenalty for threatening me. Great advice. Keep going! You 'r defenetly my heroe! Thanks for the 2 phone tip. That was mighty nice and I really appreciate that. I won't hold that against you that you shared that with us. Again thank you and I really mean it.
Is uber or lyft really worth the money when you total up the wear and tear, taxes, fuel and whatever else you need to spend to operate your vehicle versus what the ride share companies pay? From what I heard uber is taking up to 25% of the operators pay to maintain the app which seems high!! Can someone answer this? Is it really worth it? It just seems uber and lyft exploit the operators and do not pay them what they are worth!!!
I can tell it is totally worth it if you approach it like a business www.RideshareDrivingSchool.com. It is not just about driving passengers from A to B
Hotlineelec if you make 25 or 30 an hour yes! that never happens. most uber drivers make scrap. why I do food delivery which I make 55k a year and only costs a couple an hour to pay for everything
My very first Uber x ride payed me 40.00 for 2 hours...since then I do Uber eats when it's 1.5 to 1.7 and it pays well...the professor is right about treated it like a business... positioning is key...I check the Uber x passenger app before doing Uber eats and squat on places away from other riders...getting double orders in the process...the man is right...thx for the video
As I was sitting not getting any trips... I found your videos. GREAT idea about the diffuser! I have thought about doing this but never took the plunge. Glad I saw this! I am a new driver in a new area and I need all the help I cab get!!! THANK YOU!
Thank u for making a video about this trick. I have a question. Can this trick be done from one device by running two apps and switch between two of them to check the position?
Love it bro! After 8 yrs I do something similar in Colorado. And yes, you should be compensated for spending time with a new recruit and share / train THEM for success.
He also explained that some phone services don't work in certain areas " if you would listen ". That means 2 phone services MAY be required depending on the arrears the taxi service covers " If you would listen ". LOL
The Gentleman has a second Auxiliary📱 Moblie hand set device. Should his Primary 📱 Hand set device malfunction, or experience a communication delay. 📡📚 makes common sense. 🎓
Thanks for sharing your experience. Why not just use one phone, and toggle between the driver, and passenger app? Can you make a lot more money with Uber Black, & XL, versus regular Uber X?
Merlin Calo you will get more trips as Uber X. I drive a Honda Pilot with three row seating and most of my trips are Uber X. The thing is, if you have a big car like this you can do Uber X AND Uber XL. Apparently the riders will select "Uber XL" if they have more than four passengers. Bottom line... if you only do XL, you're going to miss out on a lot of trips. I am a newbie, but hope this helps. I had the same questions when I first started driving.
+Fanchon Fontaine That's good feedback, yet I only have a sedan at the moment 4 doors. I was not aware that you can accept both Uber X, and Uber XL with larger vehicles. 👍 Any thoughts on not taking pool rides to get more Uber X, and not hurting your acceptance rating? I typically shut off the app, yet not sure if this really helps.
Fanchon Fontaine I have 3rd row seating in my vehicle too. I drive in Texas where we have X, XL, and SELECT. My vehicle is on all 3 platforms but I never turn on UberX unless the surge is 2.0x or higher. I mainly work from the airport so I do have to wait longer between customers, but I also don’t put so many miles on my vehicle. Just working the airport and downtown area I can easily make $150 per day. Most I made was $385 and only did 11 trips, I had caught several surges. $68 on a UberX 2.4x surge. I used to do UberX only and would easily make 600-800/week
Proff....thank you very much.....I too also had a rough time working with such company....explaining to other half why I was working 15 hour day and at the end of the week coming with little money....After she watched your video in which you articulate the pros and cons,as she thought I was hiding money and was out playing.... An honest man looking to make a honest buck....thanks proff👏🏽
Thanks for this tip Torsten! I've always used one phone but have the driver app open in the background so I an switch and "see". (i'm at 2,500 +/1 rides, 4.89) Portland, ME part time for 3 yrs. and LYFT for the last 6 months, 155 rides, 4.82 (much slower but love the in app tip option.. hint hint UBER.
I'm new to Uber.. Oboarding, this morning, as we speak. I will use your number for the referral, I'm working on figuring that procedure out as well at the moment. Great info... I'll stay tuned..
Thank you for the great advice! I do UberX in Miami and just completed my first 500 trips last week! I recently discovered your channel and so far I like your videos keep up the good work!
Also, soon Uber pax will be allowed to tip through thier app - you wont need to ask, and it will be allowed (competeition with Lyft is pressing them). If they choose to tip through the app, the rating will automatically be a 4 or 5. If they choose NOT to to tip, riders can rate between 1 to 5. It is a Pilot program starting in Chicago this week, in fact. Invite only for now.
Sorry to hear about the hateful comments you get but glad you resolve them. My question in response to your video is why not just use one phone and skip back and forth between the Uber driver and Uber rider apps? Wont the Uber driver app remain running in the background? I'm fairly new to Uber and am looking for advice. Thanks.
Great video!! I am starting Uber soon. Using their rental service partnership definitely. I'll pick it up Friday. How long do u think it will be before I get on the road since I went to greenlight hub office and they sent me to the rental spot? Thanks
Rideshare Professor One more thing. For Lyft, i have been trying to upload my pic but cannot. Been trying since last week. Is there a different help for me in Baltimore because I can't get any help. Need some real help from support because I have propably missed some good money for two weeks just trying to upload license pic and profile pic. Need help Badly
Genius! I just started driving with them! Sorry that others are giving you such crap for just trying to help people! Thank you for giving us such intelligent advice!
Welcome Jeffrey thank you for sharing. Are you doing the Friday and Saturday night shifts? Those hours are the most lucrative. Be safe, drive safe. Happy Sunday
It's late, 2 am Am I missing something? Run uber d+p, and the same on lyft on the same phone at the same time. Just switch between apps. Close one, if another gets request.
I really appreciate hearing the info you provided in this video!!! It makes a ton of sense and I wanted to THANK YOU very much. I just signed up with Lyft and haven't even started driving yet . . . because I have to wait until next week to pick up my assigned rental car (according to their parameters, my Toyota Avalon is "too old" to qualify). I'm hoping to make enough money to buy a car = when I get my own qualifying car & can sign up for Uber, I will definitely use your referral code. Thanks again; you are AWESOME!
Thank you so much for the wonderful video. I am a new Uber driver in the Tampa Bay area and trying to learn the ropes is a little daunting. I have heard about this trick before and have been using my phone for the driver app and my tablet for the rider app. great video thanks! :-)
I just bought a brand new 2016 Sedona LX with leather and the upgrade package, with absolutely no plan to drive for Uber. This thought only came to me when I was in a mall and saw the Uber stand. I was an electro-mechanical engineer for 26 years. I got laid off and didn't want to go back to the stressed tech life. So I signed up and literally I am feeling the butterfly about the first day. The young lady who signed me up said I will be paid $30 an hour for the first 2 weeks as a promotion , if I heard it right. I can talk to people and make friends anywhere I go so I am a people person. I just worry about making everything perfect on the first day on the job in the San Jose area !
Uber drivers … wanna make more money . Right after accepting a trip . Stop accepting ride by going offline during the trip . If every driver does that .. there will be surge anytime on every day .
Well I didn't really tune in until the last 58 seconds of the video because I got caught up in reading the comments. However. I understand by what you said at the very end the purpose of the two phones and utilizing you location placement. So thank you very much.
Great video and advice. I just assumed everyone was doing this already. I figured it out day one and it truly does work and benefit all the drivers in the area
Thank you for your videos. I just signed up, and am trying to learn as much as I can to be as successful as I can with Uber. Off-topic question, where are you from originally? I adore your accent.
Great tip for my novice driver status (no rides yet). Subscribed to your channel because of this explanation, saving me the time & trouble of figuring this out on my own.
I started with lyft over 8 years ago. The driver app used to show up to 8 cars that were in the area and it used to even say that cars driver name. I loved that feature. Because I could see where my friends who were driving too were positioned waiting for rides and we wouldn't go infringe on areas we were all working to get rides from. That all changed over time and now 8 plus years later. These apps have changed so much. What would really be helpful drivers is if they broke down the entire southern California grid into zones like the lax zone. And when you drive into a designated zone it would show you how many cars are in the zone ahead of you and then you could choose a zone with the least amount of cars to get rides quicker.
Damn straight, your not a charity. Collage cost money, information cost money. You do as you feel and those that don't like it and complain IGNORE THEM. It's that simple. Don't waste one second of your time responding to those punks. Cheers.
Thanks for sharing this.. I will be starting with Uber next week and this totally makes so much sense i am going to do this.. thanks for the share and the help..
The world needs more genuine people like you.
Ramon Sully thank you, I appreciate you
My Uber account blocked for reasons to be are dublicate account can help me please
Bist du aus Deutschland? Your accent is very minimal. Sounds like an Australian accent. Very confusing lol! Salutamu!@@AskTorsten
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I work for uber I can't affoard two phones.
there apps that let you run 2 separate apps under a another desperate about, so run run as a driver & another as a client. Search app stores for "2 apps" or something like that. Good luck
You should just get other phone and share your hotspot to the cell it works
U can have both aps in same phone. Dont need to have 2 phone.
Sorry that you're not good at figuring out how to uber properly.
@@andrewbaldwin6823 what in your trailer park constitutes a real job? And some hick that doesn't know the definition of job is going to tell others to get a "real" one?
Appreciate the information presented AND the straightforward no BS, honest and respectful way you presented your position.
A good man. Thanks
My son drives for Uber & he knows this as well. It sounds to me like you've explained yourself & your technique very well. Anyone thinking of driving for Uber should listen to this video.
My ping rate when up more than 20%... knowledge of where the other drivers are is power! It is due to when I started using a second phone! You can use technique this with one phone but it takes a bit of time. The second phone lets you see the others moving and see them vanish when they get a ping! Knowing your area and where the most productive pick up points is imperative.
Michael Orgera very happy to hear that, excellent
harooni22 so you can look at the maps simultaneously. In the video he says it because one is gsm and the other is cdma i guess.
harooni22 , he said , cause his phone carrier goes in n out of roaming. so he gets the second to avoid additional charges. cell towers , mountains , could be factor on signal, not everywhere, but it happened in his area
You're way too sensitive as TH-cam is and always has been busy with basement commenters. Don't let them get to you as you're simply fueling the fire when they see you disturbed. Ignore nasty people & keep smiling...
Fellowship of the Mystery always upbeat and smiling. I delete trolls and inappropriate messages and threats I deal with accordingly. Simple. Thanks for your kind message:)
Next month I'm gonna get a new phone just to do that. I only work on the weekends from 9pm to 4am in the L.A./Hollywood area. You are doing a great thing my friend, people like you are truly rare and I appreciate you for all you do. Cheers
why wait until next month? Walmart has everything you need now.
Keith Richards did you not listen? the second phone is for the rider app so you can sell where to position yourself.
The driver who is reasonably intelligent will have many write offs and end up paying no taxes, they may even get a small refund. They still may just break even and not make a profit but the 'freedom' of going home when they want to and going out when they want is the benefit some drivers may be looking for. The price they may pay is not having a profitable business in the long run,?
Just use your phone and an iPad or tablet!
doing a great thing? Hes scamming uber. He is a horrible perzonu
They should make visualizing other cars a feature of the app, would make it more efficient overall
@briangork6024 Yeah right they like making things harder for drivers instead of easier.
one for the plug and one for the load
Use both try to call uber but you can't uber
One for the Bitches and One for the Hoes
Executive thinking, professor. I haven’t put that much thought into it, but you make a lot of sense. I’m on the East Coast and driving Lyft, but I can incorporate your ideas. Keep up the good work.
I appreciate you Ray, have productive weekend and drive safe out there on the East Coast. Send us some rain, our city is burning
I don't run two phones but I do frequently bring up the rider app and see where other drivers are ( In Seattle and surrounding communities ).... and position myself accordingly. Some drivers think zero dead head miles is good, but I think you can waste a lot of time sitting in less advantageous areas and not re positioning. I think knowing demographics and patterns of people movement is key... Good vid.
Does Seattle have up-front trip details before accepting rides?
Or going the California route of No upfront info in order to force you to accept rides or quit working (ultimatum)
I started doing this in Toronto just last week. it's so busy and insane you dont need any tricks dt at the moment. i literally am always collecting surge and get my next trip request before i even drop the person off. it's amazing haha.
The Zoologist
Bro I'm gng to start uber soon in Toronto.....plz explain me wat tym r busy and busy area like anything which help me to earn money.....need ur help.....hope so u wll reply me
Hello Torsten, Thank you for the input. I have been driving with Uber for a week now and figured out that it is only common sense to use both the driver and the riders apps together... I agree with what you said about those who send threats. I have subscribed and will view your other videos.
For drivers using one vehicle, check into in car wifi services. You can link up to 7-10 devices from your vehicle. Prices vary by provider.
Jason Williams great feedback, thank you
Hey! I just started with Uber last Monday and Friday with Lyft. This is great advice! Thanx for sharing this tip.
wow, I haven't even driven 1 mi yet and I understand what he means. Unbelievable, Some of these comments i see here tells me they are not listening. Too quick to condemn without listening.... I'm more excited to start now. Gonna get a hair cut and finish detailing my car and I'm going for it.
No, he needs one with the rider app to see where his competitors are positioning themselves and then obviously one with the driver app to see where the customers are at.
+T1ger8oi,
What else would it be? He says it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out. He says you need a phone with the driver app and one with the passenger app - and then later goes on to explain how you should stay as big a distance away from other uber drivers as possible while still being in the area where your clientele resides.
Then for added efficiency he uses two different carriers for his phones in case one doesn't cover all areas of the city you're in.
However, honestly, if you don't have that problem in your city, I'd imagine it'd be more efficient to just have one provider and tether with the other phone - or if your carrier allows for it have a free extra sim card on the same plan for the second phone... or hell just switch between the apps on one phone, although I'd imagine that'd be more stressful having to swtich back and forth all the time.
Toney Prescott me
oelergodt then why have two phones
I completely agree with your system and support you 100%. Good luck and stay safe
Merry Christmas and Thank you Eduardo :)
I don't understand. Why use 2 phones? I do the same trick with a single phone. I just switch from driver to client app.
rae arani running fours apps simultaneously, Uber and Lyft same time. yes using just Uber, one phone is fine
Oh, one more question, since i just join uber less than a week. Is it okay to have uber driver and uber crider accounts with the same email address and phone number?
rae arani I’ve been doing this for 3 1/2 yrs.
using uber and lyft at once it is not against their tos and to spy on cmpetion as client :D
I don't understand why anyone would criticize you? Everything you said made logical sense.
Or just switch apps 😂
😂😂😂 I dont why ppl need 2 phones lol
Rich people need 2 phones, average people stand by one phone by being smart to not pay so much money with bills on needing a second phone
Because it will boot you out
I use 1 phone and usually sit on the passenger app while I'm looking. But you have to know where you see at and be smart
Yeah I only use one phone. But know that trick.
my wife is watching you she has learned alot from you she said we may live in Michigan but she will be two step ahead thanks to you
Hi John how is uber in Michigan as a driver I used to live in Michigan but moved to New York can you please reply
Any suggestions
1 Alsaidi I’m a Detroit market driver. I make great money. I generally work in the Royal Oak, Birmingham & Downtown Detroit areas 2-3 days a week 3-5 hours and making right around 27.32 an hour after expenses.
Great tips! I only have one phone for now but I will have both apps open tomorrow testing out this method. Thanks for sharing the strategy. Sorry to hear that you've been attacked by trolls.
Thank you Brian, I appreciate your feedback. Drive safe out there and enjoy your Sunday
Rideshare Professor Thanks! You too!
Brian Hughes how are you doing my guy hope you are fine
Brian Hughes how are you doing my guy hope you are fine
Was this guy a former cabbie familiar with looking at vehicle and prospect stats on his dispatch screen? I remember chatting to a South African cab driver while waiting for a job, he said "You know what? Two days ago I took my mobile phone and I threw it in the ocean. Why? Because I read a book called 'The subtle art of not giving a fuck'!"
I asked, "Are you married?"
"Yeah, why?"
"What does your wife think about you not having a phone?"
"I don't give a fuck! She knows what time I get home."
Classic.
Imagine how much you would have to pay for the thinks you learn from others if they had charged you.
Thanks Torsten! I've been a driver for awhile and just moved to another region. Your videos are extremely helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to do these videos.
Dell Hambleton as i also appreciate you Dell. wishing you and your family a 4th of July.
I looked into doing this in my area. They pay $1/mi. Uber takes .25, plus gas, mileage, and the big one, DEPRECIATION. I may get cash this week but when I sell my car, it will be worth thousands less. Every mile I drive my car, it goes down in value, whether I'm getting paid or not!
Please don't think writing it off on taxes helps you. It only reduces your tax liability, you'll still have to pay for new tires much sooner along with brakes, shocks, timing belts ect. Plus when you sell or trade it in you won't get jack sh*t. Add it ALL up.
Why do you think they pay so much for referrals? They need drivers cause so many do it a few months and realize it's at best minimum wage. (x at least)
Try deilivery option in down times, 1.50 per mile.
SurfK9 well you're a dumbass and don't know how to do your own repairs on your car.
harooni22 , hello every ones case is different. if you need to pay rent , then work. the beauty of this program is that you work the hrs that is convenient to you. if you are looking to drive for a living and not worry about maintenance then drive a cab, their rules, their hrs.
I have a full time job, so I drive to give me something to do, get paid when I can't sleep.
Write off on taxes , 14 YEARS AGO if you were a business owner (which you should treat Uber as a business) we were getting $0.57 cents per mile, and miles to get to the start location from your home count!! So, take that money and get an interest paying savings account. Then when you need to have money to buy tires, etc. It's there. Also get a second interest paying account and put a little $25 or so each week and that can be your down payment for a newer car. Personally, I think that you should add a few extra dollars a month to pay your business car off sooner. And, if you're in a metropolitan area, most of the miles will be highway, which brings the value back up. So sell it privately, like maybe someone that wants to start Uber and needs a car that has been taken care of!!
@@TheDesireeFox excellent advice
Rideshare Professor- thank you for your forthright information, it is hard to find and I appreciate your presence out there.
Everybody wants a freebie. "There is no free pass to greatness." - Samual Smiles
we don't even have Uber in Vancouver yet and I don't expect to do it but your a very classy guy and your podcast here is better than every news article in the local paper today for being interesting. keep on keepin on Bud.
I can't believe people are being nasty to you for trying to help then out, not smart. I am always gracious to someone who is trying to help me out . I"m thinking of doing UBERselect or Black (if it ever opens) when I get back out to Cali. Thanks for sharing the information!
Why Me? much appreciated my friend. i would say that 98% of the people are wonderful and grateful. we are here to help and support each other and positive comments like yours make me appreciate my job. drive safe out there :)
Rideshare Professor Thank you, that's good to know. I drive Lyft/Uber in Columbus, OH and it is super fun. We have a lot of college students and both platforms are fairly new here, Uber just got UBERBLACK here.
Just a quick note of thanks. I cannot imagine why anyone would be hating, but may it help soothe their foolishness to know that you are helping me get out of a complex financial quagmire with your videos. I appreciate your: professionalism, tips for that first minute they are the car (how to get good ratings), and all around positive energy. I appreciate your effort and pray it continues to come back to you 100-fold. - Heather
Heather Marriott thank you Heather
Hi probably gonna start driving today. Just got approved. Thanks for the Video.
How you get approved
sign up.. make sure all of your documents are current.. and drive.. don't have a old car.. make sure its working properly
Thanks. Just Learned something new. It's my 3rd week with Uber.
how do you like it so far? how much have you made per week? what city and how many hours a week?
I like your attitude.
and i appreciate your feedback Brother :)
I like talking to people you can't talk to uber only driver their emergency line is dangerous to use if you where in an emergency
Man you give great advice, stuff those jerks who complain, you don’t owe anyone anything.
great vid sir. I've driven for 13 months. I already knew about this but I appreciate the insight nonetheless. Uber on!
new driver here....thank you so much. I'm so glad I found your video. Your information is great, very kind of you to share.
Thanks for sharing. Do you really need two separate phones? Or could you do the same thing with one phone just by running the driver app and the rider app at the same time, and switching back and forth to look at each?
You could do it with a phone and a tablet if you wanted to. An iPhone and an iPad by setting up a hotspot on your phone and connecting the iPad to it so it'll work as your own personal WiFi network in the car.
No one phone is fine
Rik Owens you dont need 2 phones you can just look at the app check out closes drivers then if you know places that are busy just get close as you can to the bar or event closes rider gets trip ...but if you see a shit load of drivers probably best to work around the area you'll get trips there too when you get a ride the app pops up so you can accept it
This will DEFINITELY help on my weekends. Thank you VERY much for your assistance!!
Sir, thank you for you non-nonsense approach. You are a testament for when you use critical thinking and do not flower or dress up your language how much more effective you can be. I am contemplating signing with uber and have a business man who is renting vehicles. I do not know what is acceptable as far as third partner rental fees would be. The gentleman is requesting 250,00 per week. I must carry my own insurance but he will be covering maintenance. I will be driving in the inland Empire market, primarily the Riverside to San Diego Corridor with a focus on the Temecula wine country. Would this be a sustainable demographic based on the area and his rental fee?
Malley Able i appreciate you my friend, drive safe out there
Malley Able for Uber X yes, many times it will take you to LA and most likely keep you in LA for the day, until you head back
Thank you for your quick and concise response and thank you as well for your encouraging sentiments. Having been fortunate enough to have received a higher education, I know well the benefits of properly educating oneself. I would be interested in possibly scheduling some time with you. Either in a classroom or group setting or in a one on one mentorship. Would you mind E-mailing me at my secondary E-mail. I will keep this email active for the next 24 Hrs. MWhite282@mail.com. Blessings sir and God Speed!
I agree with your stand on threats. You're just passing on information, you are in no way creating any threat to another person and they have no right to make violent threats at you.
Paul Robinson i appreciate you my friend. I could not have said it better
thank you for the idea... not gonna lie i thought you found a way to exploit Uber... but increasing the efficiency of performing the tasks needed is better than an exploit
exploit does not exist in my vocabulary..I like to work smart, not hard. that is what I teach. Thank you.
Ask Torsten you should widen the range
I don't understand why you need two phones to do it, couldn't you just switch between apps on one phone? Or is there something where Uber won't allow it
They change it now you can’t see any cars around you 😊 I’ve try that only give me the option for location
wait what people are angry about you not sharing this information? it just seams like common sense to me
he's doing it to get referrals.
This was a real informal video what i needed,during the quiet time i would sit in the same street as other drivers waiting for longer.
Vaseem Ahmed thank you my friend, wishing you an amazing season. Stay safe out there Vaseem
Dear Rideshare Professor,
I am proud of you for standing up to the haters and the internet abuse that happens and that you hold people accountable. I wish more people handled abuse like the effective way you do.
Watched the whole video, took notes. These are amazing tips and they make sense. As you said in the beginning, it's not rocket science and you have your analytics behind you.
-Kevin
Kevin CarbonneauDear Kevin, your words mean the world to me, thank you for recognizing. one gets attacked and threatened on a daily basis, but it's usually people that have not processed their own issues or problem. i usually shut them down very fast. i do not engage in a fight, but rather focus on flushing them out. Again, i appreciate your understanding, gave an amazing weekend
Kevin Carbonneau exactly, it is not rocket science, sometimes the simplest things make the difference
Thank you! I also wish you success in any current Uber Driver or Rider app issues that Uber has so far failed to address or fix. Have an awesome weekend!
Do you have to put the passenger's destination into the app or GPS in order for Uber to track the trip, or will it still do so even if you're given verbal directions?
The recalc route feature is automatically put into the app for accounting and pay.
Thank You for the information it help me out, since I drive for both uber and lyft.
nice, thanks for sharing, first day today :)
Yes I already put 2356 - and counting - guys for 150 lifesentences and 4563 the deathpenalty for threatening me. Great advice. Keep going! You 'r defenetly my heroe! Thanks for the 2 phone tip. That was mighty nice and I really appreciate that. I won't hold that against you that you shared that with us. Again thank you and I really mean it.
Is uber or lyft really worth the money when you total up the wear and tear, taxes, fuel and whatever else you need to spend to operate your vehicle versus what the ride share companies pay? From what I heard uber is taking up to 25% of the operators pay to maintain the app which seems high!! Can someone answer this? Is it really worth it? It just seems uber and lyft exploit the operators and do not pay them what they are worth!!!
I can tell it is totally worth it if you approach it like a business www.RideshareDrivingSchool.com.
It is not just about driving passengers from A to B
Nicholas Woods in my country tax is 25%. It’s crazy you must pay uber 25% and state 25% but unfortunatly there is enough suckers that do it.
Hotlineelec if you make 25 or 30 an hour yes! that never happens. most uber drivers make scrap. why I do food delivery which I make 55k a year and only costs a couple an hour to pay for everything
Hotlineelec yes it is if it's just a side hustle..to do it full time just rent a car.
My very first Uber x ride payed me 40.00 for 2 hours...since then I do Uber eats when it's 1.5 to 1.7 and it pays well...the professor is right about treated it like a business... positioning is key...I check the Uber x passenger app before doing Uber eats and squat on places away from other riders...getting double orders in the process...the man is right...thx for the video
As I was sitting not getting any trips... I found your videos. GREAT idea about the diffuser! I have thought about doing this but never took the plunge. Glad I saw this! I am a new driver in a new area and I need all the help I cab get!!! THANK YOU!
awesome. thank you as well my friend, greetings from Hawaii :)
This does make sense.
Damn this is really good information! I just starting to work for uber like 2 weeks ago. I'm watching videos to learn. Thanks for sharing!!
Thank u for making a video about this trick. I have a question. Can this trick be done from one device by running two apps and switch between two of them to check the position?
Ted
yes I have done it with one IPhone
Yes. Just open both apps and switch between them.
Love it bro! After 8 yrs I do something similar in Colorado. And yes, you should be compensated for spending time with a new recruit and share / train THEM for success.
he got 2 phone because he be up in the hills and one might not work if yall would listen
He also explained that some phone services don't work in certain areas " if you would listen ".
That means 2 phone services MAY be required depending on the arrears the taxi service covers " If you would listen ".
LOL
IT is sad that even in the largest cities each cell provider cant , these days, get it right.
Mike Hawk that doesn't mean anything when your only available to log into one version of the app! Lol driver or rider.
The Gentleman has a second Auxiliary📱 Moblie hand set device. Should his Primary 📱 Hand set device malfunction, or experience a communication delay. 📡📚 makes common sense. 🎓
One is for looking up were other drivers are.
Uber passengers have a different map to look at.
To see if any Uber drivers are around to get.
It's not a "trick", he's just being smart. Good for him.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Why not just use one phone, and toggle between the driver, and passenger app? Can you make a lot more money with Uber Black, & XL, versus regular Uber X?
Merlin Calo you will get more trips as Uber X. I drive a Honda Pilot with three row seating and most of my trips are Uber X.
The thing is, if you have a big car like this you can do Uber X AND Uber XL.
Apparently the riders will select "Uber XL" if they have more than four passengers.
Bottom line... if you only do XL, you're going to miss out on a lot of trips.
I am a newbie, but hope this helps.
I had the same questions when I first started driving.
+Fanchon Fontaine That's good feedback, yet I only have a sedan at the moment 4 doors. I was not aware that you can accept both Uber X, and Uber XL with larger vehicles. 👍 Any thoughts on not taking pool rides to get more Uber X, and not hurting your acceptance rating? I typically shut off the app, yet not sure if this really helps.
Fanchon Fontaine I have 3rd row seating in my vehicle too. I drive in Texas where we have X, XL, and SELECT. My vehicle is on all 3 platforms but I never turn on UberX unless the surge is 2.0x or higher. I mainly work from the airport so I do have to wait longer between customers, but I also don’t put so many miles on my vehicle. Just working the airport and downtown area I can easily make $150 per day. Most I made was $385 and only did 11 trips, I had caught several surges. $68 on a UberX 2.4x surge. I used to do UberX only and would easily make 600-800/week
Proff....thank you very much.....I too also had a rough time working with such company....explaining to other half why I was working 15 hour day and at the end of the week coming with little money....After she watched your video in which you articulate the pros and cons,as she thought I was hiding money and was out playing....
An honest man looking to make a honest buck....thanks proff👏🏽
Thanks for this tip Torsten! I've always used one phone but have the driver app open in the background so I an switch and "see". (i'm at 2,500 +/1 rides, 4.89) Portland, ME part time for 3 yrs. and LYFT for the last 6 months, 155 rides, 4.82 (much slower but love the in app tip option.. hint hint UBER.
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James Pryor how are you doing
I'm new to Uber.. Oboarding, this morning, as we speak. I will use your number for the referral, I'm working on figuring that procedure out as well at the moment. Great info... I'll stay tuned..
Thanks for the help. I am just starting out as an UBER Driver here in Charleston, SC. I appreciate your helpful tips. God bless.
Thank you and you are welcome, drive safe :)
Thank you for the great advice! I do UberX in Miami and just completed my first 500 trips last week! I recently discovered your channel and so far I like your videos keep up the good work!
Thanks Juan, I appreciate you my friend. Drive safe and keep up the great work :)
CONGRATULATIONS :) excellent
Can Uber drivers work/drive in any city where Uber is available, or can you only work in your area?
R A, No I'm in Missouri.
So if I sign up in St.Louis, and go on a road trip to Miami, I could still drive in Miami?
only can drive on your area.. you can go to another state with a passenger but you don't gonna be able to pick up another one..
Also, soon Uber pax will be allowed to tip through thier app - you wont need to ask, and it will be allowed (competeition with Lyft is pressing them).
If they choose to tip through the app, the rating will automatically be a 4 or 5. If they choose NOT to to tip, riders can rate between 1 to 5. It is a Pilot program starting in Chicago this week, in fact. Invite only for now.
Sorry to hear about the hateful comments you get but glad you resolve them. My question in response to your video is why not just use one phone and skip back and forth between the Uber driver and Uber rider apps? Wont the Uber driver app remain running in the background? I'm fairly new to Uber and am looking for advice. Thanks.
do we slide the start trip button once the rider is in the car?
Yes
no, you turn your phone off and throw it out the window
thx i did that but the problem now is i cant see new rider requests or where im going or call my momma asking whats for dinner what do i do
Valery Emvolo If I have to wait longer than 30 seconds I start the trip. Sometimes they cancel on you when you get there.
I dont wiat, I start the trip the moment I get to the wiating spot. Every time.
great info, i just need to get a taxi license now :)
Great video!! I am starting Uber soon. Using their rental service partnership definitely. I'll pick it up Friday. How long do u think it will be before I get on the road since I went to greenlight hub office and they sent me to the rental spot? Thanks
about a week
Rideshare Professor One more thing. For Lyft, i have been trying to upload my pic but cannot. Been trying since last week. Is there a different help for me in Baltimore because I can't get any help. Need some real help from support because I have propably missed some good money for two weeks just trying to upload license pic and profile pic. Need help Badly
Genius! I just started driving with them! Sorry that others are giving you such crap for just trying to help people! Thank you for giving us such intelligent advice!
Mark Matthews i certainly appreciate your feedback. You get it. Sadly few don't
I've been using that type of a strategy from the beginning
Sean Brown excellent
I am new to Uber and doing it on the weekends as a part-time gig so Thank you for this info.
Welcome Jeffrey thank you for sharing. Are you doing the Friday and Saturday night shifts? Those hours are the most lucrative. Be safe, drive safe. Happy Sunday
Please make video for ubereats new app
Thanks again for your good tips 👍. Kudos to you for NOT taking the hatred from phsyco & jealous people out there.
Cool ideas man but I don’t like the idea of 2 phone payments
Straight talk phone from walmart 50 a month
Teather ur phone . i use it for just my music and im unlimited check ur carrier and use an old phone
Cricket wireless $25 a month
Use pda net app it allows u to share you phones service with another phone with no service!
It's late, 2 am
Am I missing something?
Run uber d+p, and the same on lyft on the same phone at the same time. Just switch between apps. Close one, if another gets request.
I total agree with what you said. Too many people want something for nothing. If you're not willing to PAY....you DON'T DESERVE TO KNOW...
Nice vid. Thanks for your input.
Thank you, Merry Christmas :)
I really appreciate hearing the info you provided in this video!!! It makes a ton of sense and I wanted to THANK YOU very much. I just signed up with Lyft and haven't even started driving yet . . . because I have to wait until next week to pick up my assigned rental car (according to their parameters, my Toyota Avalon is "too old" to qualify). I'm hoping to make enough money to buy a car = when I get my own qualifying car & can sign up for Uber, I will definitely use your referral code. Thanks again; you are AWESOME!
Well I like your videos too. Lots of great information!
Uber lady charlotte thank you :)
Good video. Never mentioned is the extra income with Stringr. th-cam.com/video/CNfr7OiJhM0/w-d-xo.html good tip I just found.
Uber lady charlotte I love the both of you!!!!
They fired me after i worked my ass off for them... FUCK UBER !
I use 2 phones to save wear and tear on my regular phone. It is also safer to prevent distractions from personal calls and texts.
why not use multi-window?
me pag because technology...
Thank you so much for the wonderful video. I am a new Uber driver in the Tampa Bay area and trying to learn the ropes is a little daunting. I have heard about this trick before and have been using my phone for the driver app and my tablet for the rider app. great video thanks! :-)
Keturah Duberstein thank you, Happy Halloween, drive safe
I just bought a brand new 2016 Sedona LX with leather and the upgrade package, with absolutely no plan to drive for Uber. This thought only came to me when I was in a mall and saw the Uber stand. I was an electro-mechanical engineer for 26 years. I got laid off and didn't want to go back to the stressed tech life. So I signed up and literally I am feeling the butterfly about the first day. The young lady who signed me up said I will be paid $30 an hour for the first 2 weeks as a promotion , if I heard it right. I can talk to people and make friends anywhere I go so I am a people person. I just worry about making everything perfect on the first day on the job in the San Jose area !
Great information. Just found this info. I'm a new UberX driver and already using your techniques. Hope to see a more recent video soon.
much appreciated, drive safe my friend
Hey thanks so much for uploading these videos. Many of us need help like this so please don't stop !!! Thank you
As I do appreciate you Adam, thank you
Uber drivers … wanna make more money . Right after accepting a trip . Stop accepting ride by going offline during the trip . If every driver does that .. there will be surge anytime on every day .
Well I didn't really tune in until the last 58 seconds of the video because I got caught up in reading the comments. However. I understand by what you said at the very end the purpose of the two phones and utilizing you location placement. So thank you very much.
Great video and advice. I just assumed everyone was doing this already. I figured it out day one and it truly does work and benefit all the drivers in the area
You don't need 2 fucking phones. You can run both apps on one goddamn fucking phone
Thats why those fools are broke. You know you're doing a great thing. I appreciate you!
V M and i appreciate you my friend :)
Appreciate the reply, will work on figuring it on the actual call. Thank you
Thank you for your videos. I just signed up, and am trying to learn as much as I can to be as successful as I can with Uber.
Off-topic question, where are you from originally? I adore your accent.
Great tip for my novice driver status (no rides yet). Subscribed to your channel because of this explanation, saving me the time & trouble of figuring this out on my own.
This is a great idea. I would've never thought of this strategy. I've only been driving for 1 week. I appreciate the help!
Thank you Brandon, i hope it will help you. Have an awesome day my friend, you are appreciated
I started with lyft over 8 years ago. The driver app used to show up to 8 cars that were in the area and it used to even say that cars driver name. I loved that feature. Because I could see where my friends who were driving too were positioned waiting for rides and we wouldn't go infringe on areas we were all working to get rides from. That all changed over time and now 8 plus years later. These apps have changed so much. What would really be helpful drivers is if they broke down the entire southern California grid into zones like the lax zone. And when you drive into a designated zone it would show you how many cars are in the zone ahead of you and then you could choose a zone with the least amount of cars to get rides quicker.
This was my first time watching any of your vids,I to am a Uber driver in NC and thanks for the info on the 2 phone trick it is very useful.
Damn straight, your not a charity. Collage cost money, information cost money. You do as you feel and those that don't like it and complain IGNORE THEM. It's that simple. Don't waste one second of your time responding to those punks. Cheers.
Thank you for your moral capitolism and hard work Sir.
L Toro thank you, have a great weekend
Thanks for sharing this.. I will be starting with Uber next week and this totally makes so much sense i am going to do this.. thanks for the share and the help..