Been driving UBER for quite sometime, would like to share some notes based on my experience which might be helpful

My strategy is more focused on getting the high surge rates (I UBER part time and I'm lazy ):

1) Keep in view of events that are happening in hotels, shopping malls, convention centres, warehouse sales, food fairs and etc.

When I'm free i would note this down in a calendar at least 1 week in advance - Event type, target group, location and timing

Knowing event details in advance helps in route planning (Huge plus point if the event is not in common "Hot Areas" as you would be able to make a few short surged trips if you are lucky before other Uber drivers actually come to that area)

Also, it is critical to know the event type and target group as well. For example if the audience for the event aren't very tech savy, will they be using UBER? In this case most likely you wont be getting surge rates. In addition, knowing something about the event ensures you are prepared. This certainly helps if you are looking for business opportunities or chasing that 5 Star Rating.


2) Weather forecast

This one is a little tricky. In my experience, heavy thunderstorms leads to traffic jams which leads to higher surge rates (Partners stuck on the road causing new requests to remain "hanging" in the supply chain)


There are a number of other ways which can help increase your UBER revenue. I'll post it up some other time

Happy Driving

Nope. The app doesnt tell you rider's destination until u "Begin Trip"

Best way is to call the rider directly and ask his/her destination

Legally, i think you need to

In a way, yes

Some potentials
1) Trips near to areas which are having flash floods
2) Trips to areas having demonstrations

Since ratings are based on the rider's experience. If me, I will get em fixed to give a good first impression.

Revised guaranteed rates for Kuala Lumpur for March 2016.

https://newsroom.uber.com/kl/en/uberxxl-hou...ntees-feb-2016/

Guaranteed rates is like the minimum earnings that you will earn. For example for a time block eg 4pm to 8pm (where guaranteed earnings is at rm18/hr).

Situation 1. Ur average earnings is rm15/hr. Uber will top up additional rm3/hr, bringing ur earnings to rm18/hr.

Situation 2. Ur average earnings is rm20/hr. Since ur earnings is higher than the guaranteed rates, the guaranteed rates will nt kick in and u still get rm20/hr.

Summary: Guaranteed rates are like a safety net.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zt...ug.ko2Sit4SMv-M

Ur statement was referring on trips beginning in core areas. Meaning to say out of 14 trips u made, more than 9 were started when ure not in the core areas.

This post has been edited by Ic3ywolf91: Mar 8 2016, 05:22 PM

Within a week

A good day. Did return trip to klia and a couple of short distance trips. Satisfied personal quota in 2 hrs.

It is a good thing that most customers i have since its implementation still uses credit card payment. Its like an additional safety net as compared to cash

Try topping it up with additional services. Use Uber to get contacts and expand your network. Providing coding, web design, interior designing, resume writing services, preparing business proposals, translation skills, tuition, insurance, financial planning etc. Opportunities are out there, use it to your advantage.

TBH, income from Uber is peanuts. The real benefit is in the business opportunities that follow.

This post has been edited by Ic3ywolf91: May 17 2016, 05:13 PM

Both also no problem

Better drive more before the government implement laws and regulations which tentatively, before this year end.

This post has been edited by Ic3ywolf91: May 25 2016, 08:26 PM