Is This the HIGHEST Earning Driver in the US?

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  • @Therideshareguy
    @Therideshareguy  Рік тому +2

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  • @johnhuston9193
    @johnhuston9193 11 місяців тому +23

    1. He has a teacher wife who can provide health insurance for him, allowing him to drive full-time. 2. He's in a major city. Outside of the summer slow period, if you're not making $250 on a Friday and Saturday night, you're not doing things right.

  • @JCZinsac
    @JCZinsac 5 місяців тому +11

    This guy has the same attitude and approach that I have. I have over 18,000 rides in 3 1/2 yrs. of driving and I do OK with the $$. I drive six or seven days a week if we're in town (we travel a lot). I drive primarly out of boredom however, I also make pretty decent play money. I call it play money because our household expenses are already covered with our retirement and social security so it's not financially a necessity. This guy has a winner approach and if you're new to driving and want to make the $$ then pay attention to what he's saying. I will say that I bought an Elantra hybrid that gets 55 mpg and I've put 85k miles on it in one year (used strictly for Uber) however, it was Uber money that allowed me to buy and make monthly payments on what little is left to pay off. For the record, I am making less in 2023 than I did in 2021 and 2022.

    • @RJ-jd6rg
      @RJ-jd6rg 4 місяці тому

      How much less like 20% from the earlier years

    • @JCZinsac
      @JCZinsac 4 місяці тому +1

      @@RJ-jd6rg I'm in a smaller city, not like New York or Chicago or San Francisco but in 2022 I made $82k and this past year, 2023 I made $74k driving the same hours. The surges aren't there any more, the promotions aren't there like they used to be. Recently Uber told a reporter that they had a record number of drivers in 2023......to damn many drivers!

  • @KarelleDIY
    @KarelleDIY Рік тому +53

    He’s talking about $15 and $20 surges 😂 meanwhile I’m REALLY lucky if I see a $8 surge in my area.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +6

      Chicago is top 3 market in the country, all markets are different

    • @georgedragich6056
      @georgedragich6056 Рік тому +6

      Because this was during the pandemic and shortly there after. Since then they have done nothing but cut fares. The main fare was they went to up front pricing and took away the time factor to the fare.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +2

      @@georgedragich6056 he's still killing it nothing like 2022 but still top 1% driver in Chicago

    • @georgedragich6056
      @georgedragich6056 Рік тому +6

      @@sergioSMTMC1 it didn't sound like he was killing it in his interview.

    • @oac92020
      @oac92020 Рік тому +5

      Lyft in San Diego max is like $4.50 😂

  • @vanzarockin
    @vanzarockin Рік тому +20

    You'd think Uber would want to retain quality drivers like him, but they have no interest as is evident with their continuous pay cuts and lack of meaningful incentives.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +4

      100%

    • @alben503
      @alben503 Рік тому +4

      Promise he not making the same since the last month. Uber pay cut became drastic in Chicago. Using upfront fares and trip radar to have drivers compete against each other, throwing out bid of $12 for a ride that was normally $26. The Apps and the surge aren't even the same, it hides surge when it detects you. The app updates like 50 times in 6 months since upfront fares. So much different things have been implemented in the app since ...to take as much from the driver

    • @ilovemoviesyes
      @ilovemoviesyes 5 місяців тому

      Exactly someone said it👏👏👏👏las Vegas strip offers $ 4.08 rides or a 20 mile ride for $12 for 40 min? Uber is banking on new drivers who doesn’t know any better! Good luck out there!

  • @malewire1263
    @malewire1263 Рік тому +11

    I drive in Chicago. Yes you can make money. But you have to put in the hours. The hours suck.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +1

      Nothing free in life, he worked his butt off

    • @boti_the_hun
      @boti_the_hun Рік тому +2

      You’re absolutely correct you would definitely have to put in the time. When I was making that much money I was putting in anywhere from 70 to 80 hours a week. That’s active time so I’m sure I was out driving for as much as 90 hours that week without having the Uber app on all the time. Now it’s just not worth killing yourself over it

    • @JimmyGorgeous
      @JimmyGorgeous 2 місяці тому

      Yes no free lunch

    • @JimmyGorgeous
      @JimmyGorgeous 2 місяці тому

      ​@@boti_the_hunyou gotta work ❤😢😊

  • @vegetable-exit5689
    @vegetable-exit5689 Рік тому +4

    I’ve learned that cleaning your car every day is overrated. It takes up way too much time out of the day to do it every day. Especially if you drive at night time, passengers are drunk half the time and it’s too dark to see if your car is spotless or not. Most days I just shake off the floor mats and make sure there aren’t any obvious spots I should clean. Going to the car wash every day and vacuuming is a waste of timr

    • @kimpeater1
      @kimpeater1 6 місяців тому +1

      I clean my car and the very next passenger comes in smelling like ass and scuffs it up leaving greasy hand prints

  • @alben503
    @alben503 Рік тому +10

    Promise he not making the same since the last month. Uber pay cut became drastic in Chicago. Using upfront fares and trip radar to have drivers compete against each other, throwing out bid of $12 for a ride that was normally $26. The Apps and the surge aren't even the same, it hides surge when it detects you. The app updates like 50 times in 6 months since upfront fares. So much different things have been implemented in the app since ...to take as much from the driver

  • @slaydesantis294
    @slaydesantis294 9 місяців тому +6

    I have also thought about breaking up my driving days by just working during rush hours and some late, late nights. I've been driving almost 5 years and now, I'm driving full-time and realized that I need to be more strategic with my ride acceptance. This was good information and advice.

    • @stephenbraverman4484
      @stephenbraverman4484 9 місяців тому

      What you need is a better profession. Driving at this point is only for the very desperate and Uber knows that. Maybe get your financial advisor license and build a book. Driving late or in rush hour will not get u where u needed to be. Just a sore back.

  • @T-1000v3ai
    @T-1000v3ai Рік тому +7

    and I love the part about Chicago not being a big city 😂

  • @sk-un5jq
    @sk-un5jq Рік тому +9

    Dude is now grinding 12 hrs/7 days a week for only $2K. Brutal. Chicago ain't the same post UFF + inflation and TONS of drivers.

    • @boti_the_hun
      @boti_the_hun Рік тому

      Very true

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Still the best market in the country, share the link with your community

    • @deestonheard3522
      @deestonheard3522 6 місяців тому

      Only $2000? What do you do for a living?

  • @PatriotsTribe
    @PatriotsTribe Рік тому +16

    The main reason this whole industry has gone down the tube besides these companies trying to rip off drivers is that when you have an opportunity that any person can do it gets saturated

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      He's still doing 6 figures but not 175k

    • @joedriver2588
      @joedriver2588 Рік тому +2

      @@sergioSMTMC1 If he is doing 6 figures it's only because he's driving 15 to 20 hours a day. Like I said before Sergio, I'm willing to bet anyone $10k that if he does 6 figures in 2023, it's only because he working 7 days a week 15-20 hours a day.

    • @Tch5802
      @Tch5802 11 місяців тому

      It’s not because anyone can do it, it’s because people have nothing better to do. FJB

    • @caesarquick4093
      @caesarquick4093 6 місяців тому +1

      You can't drive more then 12 hours a day..( as of last 2 year or so it's tracked in the app itself for safety. ) so he's doing it at 12 or less which is huge

  • @craig5129
    @craig5129 Рік тому +9

    I think if you been driving for awhile this is all commonsense

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Ok great that you know it, you'd be surprised

  • @adolphusjefferies1856
    @adolphusjefferies1856 Рік тому +4

    Why stop selling cars? Get a C350e off lease Mercedes Benz and enter the Luxury lane with a hybrid on Lyft and Uber. Not sure if this setup works in Chicago but it definitely works in San Diego, CA! GREAT video Mr. Sergio! Keep up the GREAT work!

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Thank you sir, share the link

    • @Nathaniel-El
      @Nathaniel-El Рік тому +1

      Adolphus! The base driver! Great job in the small market townhall!

  • @Dashingwithtk
    @Dashingwithtk Рік тому +7

    Great interview, being a driver for 6 years and 25,000 rides this guy makes sense, although I work on a major college campus

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      We had a video on Levi couple of weeks ago, a very successful university town driver

    • @joedriver2588
      @joedriver2588 Рік тому

      Don't believe the BS. 2021 was not even close to a normal year because we were just coming out of the lockdown and it was surging everyday, all day long. In 2023 he can drive 24 hours a day 7 days a week and he wouldn't even come close to making $175.

  • @bjdavis614
    @bjdavis614 Рік тому +13

    Definitely significantly down I’ve been driving for six years now 2 of them full-time last year I made 85,000 this year is looking about 20,000 less like BOTI said these 2 and 3 an 4 dollar rides are horrible

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Agreed but all storms will pass

    • @dmi1571
      @dmi1571 3 місяці тому

      Exactly... not only made $20k less everything is $20k more expensive
      The A.I algorithms are not designed to make drivers more profitable the algorithms are designed to eliminate the drivers.

    • @MikeMane-ex1vf
      @MikeMane-ex1vf 2 місяці тому

      If the drivers won't take these rides they won't exist.

    • @natashadickson4819
      @natashadickson4819 11 днів тому

      Which city?

  • @truyentruong9015
    @truyentruong9015 Рік тому +8

    Thats great that he is making the most money but it seems like he might be working the most hours... It all comes down to his average per hr income. It seems like he is doing a lil over $40 an hr but thats with the weekday and weekend quest. 200 rides per week only happens if you are out the 70-80 hrs a week. I just started 3 weeks ago and am making $1,1000 in 27 hrs a week (9 hrs x 3 days). So if I spent the same amount of time he does out there, I can make $3k a week too...
    Sergio is right, the guy is a diamond in the rough for Uber, bc, he is working himself to death for them.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Thanks for the support, except that he's working for himself, share the link with your community

    • @dujuanharris7740
      @dujuanharris7740 10 місяців тому +1

      How are you making 1,100 in 27 hours?

  • @zach_blackburn
    @zach_blackburn Рік тому +3

    My favorite part of rideshare is the fact that youre basically a cowboy out there on the streets and it’s the complete wild west.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Good comment that was the case 5-7 years ago, more corporate now

    • @johnhuston9193
      @johnhuston9193 11 місяців тому +1

      @@sergioSMTMC1 Except when your passenger gets shot in the backseat.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 11 місяців тому

      @@johnhuston9193 hope that did not happen to you did it?

  • @kevina5519
    @kevina5519 Рік тому +4

    He might be a good driver but the fact he lives in Chicago don’t hurt

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +1

      Absolutely, every city is different and Chicago is a top 3 city

  • @daphnespanier
    @daphnespanier Рік тому +3

    Great video. Thank you

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Thank you for the support, share the link with your community

  • @kdlange6052
    @kdlange6052 Рік тому +2

    Clean car is the number one thing to do to get tips second is a phone charger usb c & lightning then water especially on airport runs but let them ask it adds value and you dont have to constsntly check if one has been taken or opened and put back
    Rideshare goes in waves you have to adapt change and overcome very hard to be consistent long term full time
    Chicago is a whole different animal

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Chicago may be top Uber market nowadays

  • @carmenokpattah6742
    @carmenokpattah6742 Рік тому +2

    Great information thank you

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      thank you for the support, share the link please

  • @Erica-ls7bp
    @Erica-ls7bp 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm very curious to see a follow up interview of how well he did this summer. I've been driving two months in Chicago and I avaerage $25hr weekday and $28hr on weekends. I typically drive 8 hrs. I dont chase surges, I figured out very quickly they are a scam and so are the boosts. So I sideye Chicago drivers claiming they rack up with surges.

  • @augustiner8425
    @augustiner8425 10 місяців тому +2

    Hi TheRideShareGuy or Sergio, am a uber driver. Is it possible to drive in multiple states? For example, i want to visit my parents in another state but i also want to drive there when i have time there. Is it possible to do that, will uber allow that?

  • @yougovirtualnow3439
    @yougovirtualnow3439 Рік тому +3

    A full-time driver in Orlando could make about $160 a 12-hour shift minus $40 gas money you do the math... I have yet to see a five-dollar surge in Orlando

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      All markets are different, Florida is one of the worst in the country

    • @onlyespino
      @onlyespino 7 місяців тому

      Me and my girl we both do Uber 6-9 hours a day, 6-7 days a week and we bringing in 250$-400$ depending on our needs and we do it in Orlando/Kissimmee area mainly. If your only making 160$ on a 12 hours shift u have to be doin something wrong. I hope u was able to correct it being that this is a 4months old comment, Blessings! 💪🏾🤌🏾

    • @natashadickson4819
      @natashadickson4819 11 днів тому

      $40 gasoline? Are you driving a hybrid car?

  • @blyat4842
    @blyat4842 Рік тому +12

    This man is an example of, intelligence makes you money. It's very easy to be a driver but it's very hard to be a successful one.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      What a great comment, hot the nail on the head

    • @joedriver2588
      @joedriver2588 Рік тому +7

      I like Sergio, so don't think I'm here to clown on him, but what he fails to point out is that those numbers are from 2021. That year was an anomaly because we where just coming out of the pandemic and there weren't enough drivers so the surges where crazy. It was surging everyday all day long. I did $110k in 2021 only driving 6 hours a day and I didn't even start driving again until March 15th of that year. I also only worked 15 days in December. I'm not sharing my numbers to boast about myself, I'm just sharing to help people understand that 2021 was not a normal year. I like Sergio, but IMO he dropped the ball on this story, because he failed to explain the circumstances of 2021. When/if Sergio does a story on this guy's numbers in 2024 for to 2023, I am certain he won't even make half of what he made in 2021. I'm willing to bet anyone $10k.

    • @kookoothebirdgirl1
      @kookoothebirdgirl1 6 місяців тому

      ⁠@@joedriver2588I’m not even making half the amount I used to make last year. AND I’m driving more! I’m comparing the difference between the 2 years, and I think I can pin it down to the bonuses. Every Sunday and Thursday there was a big spike in earnings, and it’s because I was always doing the weekly/weekend bonuses of ride amounts for bonuses ie 60 rides for (approximately..sometimes more, sometimes less.) 180.00. That, alone, raised my earnings at least 360 dollars more/week. And not to mention the more frequent and higher surges. Because I had incentive to make those bonuses, I made more trips and therefore more $$$. I’m in LA, btw. I’m in denial about the amount I’m making, now!😂Hopefully, something will give…if anyone is down for a strike, count me in!

  • @ilovemoviesyes
    @ilovemoviesyes 5 місяців тому +1

    Surge doesn’t exist in Las Vegas… they’ve switched to 1.50-4.50 boost and $10 if you pick up at Allegiant stadium during a game. Glad he’s making his money

  • @pollito1977
    @pollito1977 Рік тому +4

    This guy doesn’t cherry pick as he said about 3 40dollar rides didn’t talk about acceptance rate it’s not as good as he makes it out to be

    • @1991NOS
      @1991NOS Рік тому +3

      acceptance rate and cancellation rate mean NOTHING.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      You did not listen to the whole interview

    • @boti_the_hun
      @boti_the_hun Рік тому +2

      At the time when the pandemic was going on, my acceptance rate was 98% and my cancellation rate was 1% that was the gravy train time. Now my acceptance rate is 24% and my cancellation rate is 11% now I cherry pick all day.

  • @KimikoMaui
    @KimikoMaui Рік тому +1

    My area has a totally different time schedule and surge. Cannot do this schedule at all. We don't get a surge at rush hour and we don't have quests. I started Nov 2021 and I heard u can't male as much now. I live on maui. It's slow here

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Thanks for the support, share the link with your community

  • @lowegustafson1070
    @lowegustafson1070 Рік тому +1

    I did read the article Sergio . I know this might sound weird but How much does this guy pay in Tax each year - I gross about 90K each year but get all my Quartly back the next year mostly because Uber designs it that way for their benefit but if your doing less miles but doubling your income. What would one pay in Tax ? Is it a gain or loss ?

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      His taxes are his private business, but he does chime in with his comments, if he chooses to do so, he will, sorry could not be too helpful on this

    • @lowegustafson1070
      @lowegustafson1070 Рік тому

      PS - lol - I know where all the porta-potties are or look for them while driving to the rider - It saves so much wasted time long run

  • @user-zo7wz1ic4i
    @user-zo7wz1ic4i Рік тому +1

    Can someone tell me how to get in contact with Lyft if I can not get into APP
    AFTER NOT DRIVING FOR 11 MONTHS I REAPPLIED AS A DRIVER AND FOR RENTAL CAR. WAS INFORMED BY APP THAT I QUALIFY TO DRIVE AND RENT AL WAS FORWARD TO PICK UP DATE AND PAY MY DEPOSIT WHICH I DID AND 4 DAYS LATER I WAS DEACTIVATED. I HAVE NO CLUE WHY. NO ONE HAS RESPONDED TO MY
    EMAILS.

  • @Mn-TX
    @Mn-TX Рік тому +10

    Nice interview. I'm a data guy also. Wish more of that kind of info was included in this video. Stuff like what kind of car specifically he drives? What kind of rides does he do? UberX? Comfort? And how much his costs are and average miles driven.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +1

      All in the article, link in show notes

    • @ronrosati8896
      @ronrosati8896 Рік тому +6

      I don't know how anyone cam drive 12 hrs a day 7 days a week😮

    • @ronrosati8896
      @ronrosati8896 Рік тому +3

      I've been driving over 4 years. I do it part-time, my goal is $200 , it's like uber knows my goal, many times I put last ride request and it will hit $199, they know I want my $200 & I will get a request that is like $5😂 , I have to say my rides come in over $2 a mile mainly.. I do believe uber pays everyone differently.

    • @Mn-TX
      @Mn-TX Рік тому +2

      @@sergioSMTMC1 That's true, just would be nice to hear it in the video. Thanks for the content.

    • @ronrosati8896
      @ronrosati8896 Рік тому

      I think you need to join to here entire video.

  • @iwontbebeat7111
    @iwontbebeat7111 Рік тому +5

    😂 to create his earnings other drivers accounts are Sooo suppressed 😂 its better to drive as taxi driver 8 hours $1500 a week

  • @ronniewest4059
    @ronniewest4059 Рік тому +5

    Uber certainly is not loving their drivers back.😂

  • @michaelbrophy3606
    @michaelbrophy3606 2 місяці тому

    Hey Sergio, good to see you as always. I have a question regarding Uber‘s latest, opt in or die, update to terms and conditions, and when I go in there and I look at it, it’s Uber’s Latest update to the agreement as of January 6, 2020. Basically what I can read, is they want to be held totally indemnified in case of anything, I think that might be against the law to have you sign in agreement that is not legal I mean I could hold you harmless and if you do something to harm me or part of something that harms others, you’re in the boat with me and I’m not gonna send you a life preserver. Any thoughts on that? Thank you as always Michael from Newport Beach California.

  • @PatriotsTribe
    @PatriotsTribe Рік тому +5

    It’s so funny this business is not rocket science. A lot of the stuff is out of our control, but commonsense will tell you when and where to work.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +1

      You'd be surprised how a majority of drivers do not do that

  • @kenwoelke432
    @kenwoelke432 11 місяців тому +1

    I stayed in June of 2019 and have about 17,000 rides in four years!!

  • @Nathaniel-El
    @Nathaniel-El Рік тому +9

    Fantastic interview as usual! Thank you Boti For sharing your insights and strategies. Thank you sergio for doing A great job asking relevant and pointed quesjinx to help us drivers maximize our income.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Thank you for the support, much appreciated

  • @antoniochevalier797
    @antoniochevalier797 Рік тому +5

    Best Video you ever have done by far. Thank You very Much.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Thank you for the support, share the link with your community

  • @CityClips-bf5cs
    @CityClips-bf5cs 6 місяців тому +1

    Great show always, has anyone had issues with the call support center in the Philippines? They have lied to me consistently and laugh and hang up. Has anyone experienced this?

  • @msilverhammer
    @msilverhammer Рік тому +3

    Whatever happened to the Rideshare Queen, the guy in Chicago who worked 80 + hours a week?!

  • @pollito1977
    @pollito1977 Рік тому +3

    All this sounds great but surge in Chicago is not always real

  • @stephenbraverman4484
    @stephenbraverman4484 11 місяців тому +3

    $2000 a week by 84 hours is $24.80 an hour

    • @MissPeachy21
      @MissPeachy21 День тому

      Plus at a job you would make overtime after 40 hours

    • @stephenbraverman4484
      @stephenbraverman4484 День тому

      With regard to the highest earner in the US. Yesterday I sold my Honda with 176,000 miles. Because of the excess driving over 2 1/2 years I drove for Uber, I lost between four to five thousand dollars in
      resale value. Uber is not going to compensate me for this . At the end of the day, driving for any company and using your own car is a loosing proposition.

    • @stephenbraverman4484
      @stephenbraverman4484 День тому

      One more thing, driving 84 hours a week is half the week. Their are 168 per week. To make the $2000 he is basically not having a life.

  • @chefsumeerkhan
    @chefsumeerkhan Рік тому +2

    Best video so far

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Come on, there are really good ones, I love doing these positive stories, Behind The Wheel series is a hit, thanks for the support, share the link with your community

  • @luzresto5413
    @luzresto5413 6 місяців тому

    I drive in Puerto Rico and the rates are very low compare to other places and I would like to know why, the cost of gasoline is the same as on the states and the cost of living is the same. The roads in Puerto Rico are not the best and the distances are not the same, we hit gridlock alot and you can seat in traffic for ever. Uber needs to review the fees and take into consideration all of the above.

  • @lewbands
    @lewbands 3 місяці тому

    Dude said he quit a job to have holidays off yet work 7 days a week boy these gig workers be under a strong illusion

  • @BrenttheGreat
    @BrenttheGreat 9 місяців тому +2

    In my area there is no stacking anything, no promotions, no nothing. About once per week there will be a $2.25 surge for a few minutes but that's about it. 100% not in the ideal market. Oh well.

    • @nathonbrewer7775
      @nathonbrewer7775 6 місяців тому

      Same here. It's been months since I have seen a surge.

  • @jreinel1966
    @jreinel1966 Рік тому +1

    I'm a 7 years uber and lyft driver,30k plus rides already,last year the total i got pay was 95k working 5 days in miami,i get a lot of cash also..!

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +2

      that is not what you made, you GROSSED that amount, figure out your expenses

  • @chrislineberry2633
    @chrislineberry2633 2 місяці тому

    I cherry pick to a certain degree and I will tell you why. I am working in the Winston-Salem NC... Winston-Salem as far as land mass goes is a large city but everything is spread out. It is not densely populated like one would see in larger cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York. In those cities you probably aren't losing anything by taking every ride. In my area though, I have to pay closer attention. I am seeing more and more trips where I am being asked to drive 15 to 16 miles just to get to the rider. This is not including the mileage I will drive once I pick the rider up. The fare is like $8 or less. I am not going to ever take that ride. I get ride requests to take riders to Charlotte Douglas International which is around 90 miles one way and an hour and a half of driving time. When I first started doing this the fare would be $85 now it's $45. I am not going to take that ride either... My goal is always $200. I always work at least 8 hours everyday. And I usually am around 20 to 25 rides a day. I don't always hit $200. Sometimes it's less. I don't want to cherry pick but I also don't want to get taken advantage of and a $45 fare for a 90 mile trip one way that takes an hour and half to complete is grossly taking advantage of any driver who takes that trip. Yes I can set my app to give rides on the ride back but that does me no good if the rides I am offered means a trip 10 to 15 miles back in the direction of where I just came from and then have to turn around head back north again. You guys are talking a lot about the denser populated areas but not really discussing people who live in more rural areas. I am definitely not lazy. I keep a 4.95 or above star rating and right now it is 4.98...

  • @pollito1977
    @pollito1977 Рік тому +4

    Also you can do more than 12hours the rides outside of Chicago city limits don’t count on your time

    • @TheYabbayoo
      @TheYabbayoo Рік тому +3

      Where is it documented that rides outside of the Chicago city limits don't count towards the time limit? There's no differentiation of time online for that in the app.

    • @wanglee21
      @wanglee21 Рік тому +1

      The only option is to switch apps between Lyft and Uber, for 24hr/7days a week

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Correct, it's in the article

    • @TheYabbayoo
      @TheYabbayoo Рік тому +1

      @@sergioSMTMC1 I read the article about Boti from the link in the description but did not see it mention that drivers can exceed 12 hours online per day, if some of those miles are outside the city limits of Chicago. I thought the 12 hours online restriction was a federal policy and local jurisdiction wouldn't matter.

  • @clusterdispenser7373
    @clusterdispenser7373 7 місяців тому +1

    Whats the name of that app he uses he showed on his iPad?

  • @sunshineman4394
    @sunshineman4394 Рік тому +4

    Another great interview Sergio, before you know it CNN will be contacting you. There are thousands of Rideshare success stories-congrats Boti.

  • @zaddyghost
    @zaddyghost Рік тому +2

    Yeah in Illinois you can def make about $40 to $80/hr if you drive smart

  • @julioc4635
    @julioc4635 11 місяців тому +1

    What app is he using for data?

  • @deestonheard3522
    @deestonheard3522 6 місяців тому

    I’ve also learned that destination filters are your best friend when it’s surging and you want to stay in one area.

  • @user-lh5bz7qr1l
    @user-lh5bz7qr1l 5 днів тому

    What’s name of the app that you use to track your earnings please

  • @NellaProd
    @NellaProd Рік тому +1

    i will follow those advise and see 🎉

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +1

      Nothing to lose by following top driver advice especially if you are in the same city

  • @storkdeliverysstorkdeliver2846

    And at the drop of a hat, he could get deactivated for some false allegation complaint from some greedy customer who makes a false complaint just to get a free ride.

  • @cuteluxe2677
    @cuteluxe2677 11 місяців тому +1

    What app for calculation does Boti use?

  • @mmarcusrrios
    @mmarcusrrios Місяць тому

    What is the app name that tracks costs and miles?

  • @kenwoelke432
    @kenwoelke432 11 місяців тому +1

    Started in June

  • @say.that.again.podcast
    @say.that.again.podcast Рік тому +1

    What is the name of the app he uses to track his money?

  • @goji8430
    @goji8430 Рік тому +2

    What’s the app that he uses to track his earnings?

  • @SoundDoctrineToday
    @SoundDoctrineToday Рік тому +6

    The biggest recommendation I can give as a la Uber driver is to buy some tie straps and a tip jar with a handle and attach it specifically to the left side of the passenger headrest. I attach a small light behind the sign I put on a jar in English and Spanish saying tip jar so people can see the jar clearly at night. I also, between the seats put free candy. I also put a big speech that I laminated and attached to the front of the candy holder telling people what a rip-off uber is and how little we get paid and how we depend on tips. And I put a light over the candy and that sign also. If you do those two things you will be amazed, people will be reminded about tipping, people that don't tip will tip out of guilt because they took the Candy. By the way Jolly Rancher five flavor my best choice people get very excited. Add what people will do at the end of the ride is they will waive the money next to your face right between you and the tip jar and say Here's your tip and they'll put it in the tip jar if your tip jar is out of your proximity site, they will not get credit for tipping if you don't see them tip! That's why they want to wave it and then put it in the jar. You will be amazed sometimes you will see a $20 bill in there. If you appreciate this recommendation that's going to make you 10 to $30 a day extra, you can venmo your appreciation to RoyCleansHB. PS I keep the tip jar empty number one to prevent theft and number to the rider will know that I will know that they tipped me because the jar was empty prior to their ride

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Good points

    • @SoundDoctrineToday
      @SoundDoctrineToday Рік тому

      @@sergioSMTMC1 Thank you sir!

    • @MauricioR23
      @MauricioR23 Рік тому +6

      If you have to make people feel bad about your earnings then you're in the wrong business. I do absolutely none of that and make $40/hour consistently. People don't want to hear your pity party.

    • @SoundDoctrineToday
      @SoundDoctrineToday Рік тому +1

      @@MauricioR23 congratulations on $40 an hour. What days of the week and what Market are you in? Because in Southern California that does not happen except for a few hours on Saturday night maybe... follow my other recommendations and you will bump your $40 higher

    • @MauricioR23
      @MauricioR23 Рік тому +1

      @@SoundDoctrineToday Chicago 55-60 hours per week

  • @m3mikec
    @m3mikec Рік тому +3

    Sergio, Great interview!! Where do I find your article on Boti? Cheers

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +1

      Thank you, the link is in the show notes

  • @joshuaolmstead5225
    @joshuaolmstead5225 10 місяців тому +1

    This is so shocking so just like a lot of you said this is so basic keep your car clean and if you want to make the most or the potential to make the most be available at all times ready to go that can be performed by anybody anywhere any City in any state or any country in the world what it comes down to is luck you can have the majority of people function just like this individual and their be very vast gaps in earnings and that is with having the same overall stats excetera who's better with Rideshare is that you're not as reliant on gratuity so it is much more of a fair process I believe or at least it's setup to be much more fair the fact that these companies that also provide delivery services are using gratuity as a variable to push their profits sway the minds of investors and continue with the false Narrative that their platform is paying out averages of 25 or $30 an hour when in fact if not accounting for all of the expenses involved and them not using gratuity which is mind-blowing and wild that it's allowed them to do this they would be delivery companies would be paying an average of possibly a dollar 75 an hour

  • @roeweathers
    @roeweathers 11 місяців тому +1

    I drove 2 days.. I’ll pass. 23 min ride for $8( rider paid $17) plus 5 mins to them.. so roughly $16 /hr ..not including gas etc..
    B.S

  • @esh6177
    @esh6177 4 місяці тому

    What program BOTI use what app on his tablet?

  • @bradleypollack5658
    @bradleypollack5658 Рік тому +1

    I started cleaning the car more and got more complaints.

  • @Charliehildbold
    @Charliehildbold Рік тому +1

    What app did he say he uses to track his expenses?

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Gridwise but there are different ones out there

    • @Charliehildbold
      @Charliehildbold Рік тому

      @@sergioSMTMC1 oh I use others. I just didn't recognize the screenshot

  • @gdrew4171
    @gdrew4171 3 місяці тому

    That kept pushing a Uber eats delivery(which I'm not signed up for) for $2.38 + expected tip. Nobody tips anymore. I'm not concerned with acceptance rate anymore at all.

  • @alexsf4248
    @alexsf4248 Рік тому +5

    Great inspiration. Most high earners start early and take a nap/sleep break to earn surges. 👍

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +1

      Thanks Alex, share the link with your community

    • @georgedragich6056
      @georgedragich6056 Рік тому

      He isn't making that much today. Listen closely. Don't be too inspired.

    • @alexsf4248
      @alexsf4248 Рік тому +1

      @@georgedragich6056 I fully realize that! We are all making much less than in the Golden Days. I have been driving for a living in one way or another in SF for over 41 years now. What inspires me is to reinforce what I always knew specially nowadays you must drive two shifts with a break/nap in between.

  • @joedriver2588
    @joedriver2588 Рік тому +3

    "Not a charity". Lol. If you are doing Uber X and Lyft rides you are a charity.

  • @randyk051
    @randyk051 Рік тому +1

    small portable urinal was a game changer for me, saves so much time!

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      I agree 100%

    • @whatever7309
      @whatever7309 Рік тому

      I wonder how women go about that.

    • @jbeats1930
      @jbeats1930 Рік тому

      Eww...does your car smell like pee? How do you wash your hands? 😐

  • @joannb6254
    @joannb6254 Рік тому +2

    I'm curious right now in Peoria Arizona and the Phoenix area we're paying anywhere from $5 to 520 a gallon what kind of prices is everyone else fighting and what city are you driving in

  • @29esweet
    @29esweet Рік тому +1

    This was a awesome interview Sergio. I do alot of what this gentleman does he has a great plan that can help alot of drivers and I drive full-time average 6days a week

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Thank you for the support, share the link with your community

  • @wanglee21
    @wanglee21 Рік тому +3

    Did you create an LLC or are you running as a sole proprietorship? I see others saying you should create an LLC but if the top dog isn't than their is no point IMO

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +1

      He did not, sole proprietor

    • @ambrosebarigyemukiga
      @ambrosebarigyemukiga Рік тому +1

      Creating an LLC changes nothing..It is better you keep doing it the traditional way as a sole proprietor

    • @wanglee21
      @wanglee21 Рік тому +1

      @@ambrosebarigyemukiga Good. I was nervous as if I might be missing out on tax benefits by not going LLC. From what I can see is the protection of an LLC but I'm assuming insurance is able to cover these unlikely occurrences.

    • @ambrosebarigyemukiga
      @ambrosebarigyemukiga Рік тому +1

      @Karl Lee sadly in case of any occurrence still the responsibility falls on you the driver however much you are doing it as an LLC...I tried it and never saw any tax changes and went back to my traditional way of filing as a sole proprietor

    • @abigailxiao3501
      @abigailxiao3501 Рік тому +1

      I thought tax advantages would be if you are an S Corp

  • @meka1002
    @meka1002 Рік тому +2

    Where's his earnings located?

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +1

      The link of the article is in the show notes

    • @meka1002
      @meka1002 Рік тому

      @@sergioSMTMC1 okay thanks 😊

  • @durshi01
    @durshi01 5 місяців тому

    what is crazy, here in Hawaii drivers are starting to stage in the pick up zone waiting for rides. They don't even drive to the lot. I've even heard they are scooping rides. If you have ever gotten a request and driving to the pick up zone at the airport (oh yeah, this is regarding airport pick ups.) you get a cancel; well another driver probably scooped the ride, offered the rider a cheaper fare. So of course the rider will cancel. It doesn't cost them anything. But Uber looses out as well as the driver even if he or she gets put back at the top of the Q. Has anyone else seen this happen or was told. I was told this happens from the airport security. I always thought it was the taxi guys but I guess it is our partner drivers cheating all the other drivers. Geeez it's getting really cut throat out here. You wanna make 12$ an hour.... work Hawaii. Not always good.

  • @jeremiahturek2253
    @jeremiahturek2253 Рік тому +4

    I'm in Chicago, too! Great interview, a clean car is paramount, I also only play classical music, which is quite well received by many of my passengers. I'm a new driver on the Lyft platform three months in with 1200 rides (I rent my car), just passed my background for Uber and I'm looking at Sally currently so I can use both platforms. I'm also looking into acquiring my restricted chauffeur license. What app is Boti using to track his data (expenses, miles, etc)?

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +1

      You're doing the right thing, great market, he's using gridwise bit there are many to choose from

    • @yavapaiduke4676
      @yavapaiduke4676 Рік тому +1

      @@sergioSMTMC1 Which color vehicle is better for rideshare, black of white? I like black , though it get dirty quickly.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +2

      @@yavapaiduke4676 I have a black one now, had a white car before this, keeping white clean is a lot easier as you know

    • @yavapaiduke4676
      @yavapaiduke4676 Рік тому

      @@sergioSMTMC1 Thanks

    • @MauricioR23
      @MauricioR23 Рік тому

      Renting your car is the worst thing you can do in order to maximize profits. Only rent unless you truly have to.

  • @thevariationnetwork
    @thevariationnetwork Рік тому +2

    great video. excellent work by boti. I have set the same goals for my driving, which is how much I want to be make per week and working 7 days a week, will break down how much per day and so forth. like boti, everyone should be taking notes and tracking their progress. I use an excel sheet to track each week and each month. great job for everyone.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +1

      Great comment, thank you for the support, share the link with your community

    • @thevariationnetwork
      @thevariationnetwork Рік тому +1

      @@sergioSMTMC1 thanks Sergio. thank you and Chris for what you folks do day in and out, everyday. I will

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +1

      @@thevariationnetwork Behind The Wheel series is another hit, a lot more to come

    • @thevariationnetwork
      @thevariationnetwork Рік тому

      @@sergioSMTMC1 Thanks for the heads up Sergio

  • @howardhansen7918
    @howardhansen7918 11 місяців тому

    Tampa bay market sucking for sure. I drive a 15 black lincoln navigator party shift i used to make $1500-2000 for 3 nights. Now since implementation of new app bogus surge and weak boost no real money to be made. Spent this past weekend $300 in gas $160 tips for a gross of $760 ridiculous no real money anymore.after almost 7 years hanging it up.

  • @zjbell700
    @zjbell700 Рік тому +2

    Make/Model of car? Don't think it was mentioned.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому +1

      All in the article, link attached to the show notes

  • @vegetable-exit5689
    @vegetable-exit5689 Рік тому +1

    Did he say how much money he made in a year?

  • @sunshinenbacon9448
    @sunshinenbacon9448 Рік тому +4

    Let’s be real “Market” is everything

  • @AppRides
    @AppRides Рік тому +2

    Hundred percent

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Thank you for the support, share the link with your community

  • @albertsanchez-alvarez195
    @albertsanchez-alvarez195 Рік тому +3

    I'm digging this guy! It looks like I do 90% of what he does.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Great thanks for the support, share the link with your community

  • @rezaizadkhah5367
    @rezaizadkhah5367 3 місяці тому

    Don't forget to strike on Wednesday, Valentines Day at least for 2 hours

  • @uberqueen
    @uberqueen 9 місяців тому

    I do uber X and make $2000 a week the key is the surge

  • @damiansimmonds6452
    @damiansimmonds6452 4 місяці тому

    It's significantly down because uber cut the pay out so much and took away almost all the bonus 😮

  • @jeanramirez6441
    @jeanramirez6441 Рік тому

    I drive during busy hours only

  • @s8306214
    @s8306214 Рік тому +3

    You need to interview me. I netted $72k in 7 months in the Boston market. I might just be highest earning Uber driver in the world, or at least somewhere in the 10 top ten. I Average over $400 a day, over $2k a week and $10k a month working less than 60 hours a week. I do UberX, Uber Green and Comfort in a 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid.

    • @vegetable-exit5689
      @vegetable-exit5689 Рік тому +1

      You’ve only been driving 7 months. Relax

    • @s8306214
      @s8306214 Рік тому

      @@vegetable-exit5689 No. I’ve been a rideshare driver for about 2 years now. I only worked Uber/Lyft for months last year because I spent 4 months overseas.
      On the other hand, it’s the strategy that I use and the consistent results that I get that matters, not the time length I’ve been a driver. I understand the market I work in very well and my earnings always meet or exceed projections.

    • @luisalcantara7285
      @luisalcantara7285 11 місяців тому

      ​@@s8306214what's your strategy?

  • @stephenbraverman4484
    @stephenbraverman4484 11 місяців тому +1

    Boti, 2000 a week is your gross. How about gas and oil change every 6 weeks. Tires come into the equation.

  • @nathonbrewer7775
    @nathonbrewer7775 6 місяців тому

    It's been months since I have seen surges.

  • @jayescalade7657
    @jayescalade7657 Рік тому +3

    The freedom of getting screwed.

  • @mimijdogwood
    @mimijdogwood Рік тому +1

    How much did he make Monday

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Always keep the big picture in mind, that is part of his success

  • @fredm8788
    @fredm8788 Рік тому +2

    Super smart entrepreneur!!

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      COuld not agree more, thank you for the support, share the link with your community

  • @mateofernando5066
    @mateofernando5066 Рік тому +2

    Without surge, driving rideshare is a money loser. And, tips are not always reliable. If you can drive the upper tiers like Lyft Lux and Uber Black, these pay higher rates and customer are more likely to tip and tip generously!!!

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      Agree, he's in a good market

    • @boti_the_hun
      @boti_the_hun Рік тому +1

      By having a clean car I believe that that is the main reason that I have a 25% to 30% tip rate but you’re right it’s not reliable especially in the winter.

  • @bjdavis614
    @bjdavis614 Рік тому +2

    BOTI I would love to meet you. I also live in Chicago and my goals and objectives are so similar to yours me watching you and doing it without seeing that you have done it first makes me feel so good to know that I am on the right track. I have a 2019 Chevy equinox. I drive every day seven days a week Monday through Friday 5 AM to nine and then 2pm in the evening to 9 PM Saturdays and Sundays varies I really don’t like driving downtown now with all the construction and then up north with the highway to one lane no express lane sometimes but out south and over East Lake Shore Drive is just as good as driving downtown or up north.

    • @sergioSMTMC1
      @sergioSMTMC1 Рік тому

      We can put you in touch, email me at Sergio@therideshareguy.com

  • @michaelanthonygutierrez
    @michaelanthonygutierrez 9 місяців тому

    Sergio when you ask the questions can you stick to one or two points, 😮you speak more than the guest at times and it was just a little bit of a challenge to get the answers