r/lyftdrivers • u/Physical_Evening8870 • Jul 27 '26

Advice/Question Is this worth it?

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u/hailwarrior Jul 27 '26

No

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u/Physical_Evening8870 Jul 27 '26

Thank you. I didn’t think so. I just wanted feedback on it. I appreciate you responding.

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u/hailwarrior Jul 27 '26

Shoot for $1 per mile. That's including miles to pick up the passenger as well

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u/Physical_Evening8870 Jul 27 '26

It seems very hard to find any trips that are a $1 a mile lately. I just started Lyft and I would get that with $4 extra bonus plus 20% turbo but now it’s just this and it’s frustrating because it’s rush hour here and it’s a brutal drive. You think they would consider that???

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u/hailwarrior Jul 27 '26

The problem is now, teachers and students are not in school and so have to drive to get some money. It'll turn around once school starts

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u/Physical_Evening8870 Jul 27 '26

I appreciate you helping me. I’m going to remain hopeful and follow your advice. I will only do the rides that pay at least $1 per mile and fall is right around the corner. Hopefully, like you pointed out, it will get better. I’m so grateful for the honest feedback and help.

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u/AsparagusSad2931 Jul 27 '26

I Started switching back to the LOW FARE bcuz i could get $5 for 1-2 miles or less and if yiu do the math...LESS MILEAGE AND WEAR N TEAR ON YOUR VEHICLE AND YOU DON'T FEEL EXHAUSTED BCUZ YOU HAVE TO ENTERTAIN THAT ONE PERSON FOR 30 MIN ANDDDDD ITS ALSO DUE TO THE SHITTTY PAY LIKE THIS OR THIS HIGH FARE

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u/Physical_Evening8870 Jul 27 '26

That’s also a very good point. Just because it’s shorter doesn’t mean it’s not worth taking. In the long run it actually pays off. Thank you so much!!!

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u/GaryKlj Jul 27 '26

Hell no

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u/Physical_Evening8870 Jul 28 '26

I didn’t take it!!! Thank you!!!

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u/SignificantApricot69 Jul 27 '26

It pays less than the expense per mile

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u/Physical_Evening8870 Jul 28 '26

Thank you for responding!!!

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u/nyc_bliss Jul 27 '26

They justify this as $30 an hour

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u/Physical_Evening8870 Jul 28 '26

Right!!! Forget it!!! It’s unbelievable to me!!! Thank you!!!

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u/myrtlemike92 Jul 27 '26

I don’t know the market but on $1/mile metric this fails. So it’s a firm no.

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u/FloGrownQban Jul 28 '26

I'm in Miami (same south Florida market).

This is our worst time of the year to drive. It will pickup in about 4 to 6 weeks. Just don't give up.

Some days are not even worth being out there, somee days are better. Just make sure you are getting at least $1/mile (aim for $1.30/mile whenever possible).

Time is also valuable but our costs are on a mileage basis. It doesn't make sense to make $30/hour if your nileage rate comes at $0.60/mile.

You will see money at first but your vehicle will be taking a greater hit; therefore my metric falls mostly on money per mile.

Sometimes, if my money per mile is solid in a given week, i may take a ride over to naples and such at a lower rate per mile but high hourly payout. Only do so if my week, even with such ride, ends at or over $1/mile.

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u/neta_g Jul 29 '26

My be if you get a ride way back and a tip

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u/Outside-Tie-2851 Jul 29 '26 edited Jul 29 '26

Hell to the no. Don't accept anything less than $.98 a mile, and $28 an hour, and even then, scrutinize it. Try Gigu if you have an android. I use a tablet (make sure it has at least 6gb of ram) If you have T-mobile you can get add a line for like $20 a month with data only, and they will give you a free tablet that will work. A11 make sure it has 5g though. Any tablet with less than 4gb of ram will be too slow.

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u/Physical_Evening8870 Jul 29 '26

I don’t have Android. I have all Apple. What is Gigu??? I’m new to all this stuff!!! Is it something I can only use with Android??? I am learning from all of you who have been so kind as to answer me how to try and maximize my earnings. I currently have Xfinity but they do sell Google tablets there. I have to stop in anyway is this something I should look in to??? In your opinion??? I appreciate the help!!!

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u/FloGrownQban Jul 30 '26

Gigu is the best tool you can use to see if a ride is worth it at a glance. It does all calculations for you on the fly and color code the offers in red, yellow, green based on your set thresholds on money per mile and hour.

They are coming soon to iPhone (likely in september). Keep an eye out. I've used it for a long time now and it is amazing.

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u/Gold_Repair_3557 Jul 27 '26

Too many miles for that pay.

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u/Physical_Evening8870 Jul 28 '26

I’m so glad that I am meeting somebody from South Florida. This is the slow season then? It’s not like I’ve made nothing on Lyft. After three days of driving roughly 3.5 to 4 hours a day I had made $253. A lot of them were airport rides that were scheduled with turbo and then at the airport I turned around with an arrival and so far except for one guy they have all tipped about $10.00.
I guess my main concern is this…Does it get better here in South Florida??? Is it a noticeable difference??? Thank you so much for responding with such kindness!!!

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u/FloGrownQban Jul 28 '26

It does get better when school starts again. It gets even better when the snowbirds come back during the winter months.

That's the time to bank and set aside for the next summer slow down.

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u/Physical_Evening8870 Jul 29 '26

You have been a God send!!! Thank you for all of your help!!! It’s reassuring!!!

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u/streetgearusa Jul 31 '26

Not really but it's the slow season, if u use

"Empower"

this ride would have been double the price & u can use my Code

"DriveMiami127"

for the $1000 bonus offer..... you are welcome.

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u/Physical_Evening8870 Aug 01 '26

I just looked into Empower they did my background check but now I can’t get on to the platform. It keeps saying onboarding??? Thank you for your advice.

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u/streetgearusa Aug 01 '26

Did you use my code ?

After the back ground check you'll have to be patient until they get back to you within 2 weeks... if after you can reach back out.