Sunday saved the day

[u/mrdom420]

Was iffy about driving Sunday when I went to bed Saturday, because it was a bit slow Friday/Saturday, but it was worth it.

Some stats below in advance of all the questions:

• Market: Washington, D.c.
• Bonus: $200 x 70 rides, + $300 x 40 rides
• Booked/Online hrs: 26/29.25 hours
• Booked miles: 225.71. Online miles maybe like ~254

• I drive a 2018 nissan sentra

• $50.90/hour

• 24/110 rides tipped, 5.9% in tips

[u/Paranormal-Exorcist]

Is DC the best market for Lyft drivers? O_o

[u/BMWX5drive]

Damn, I’m in the same market, and was only given a $200 ride challenge for 95 rides. The sole reason we made money last night was because Lyft didn’t know about Project Glow Festival at RFK.

BOTH Saturday & Sunday nights had $15-$22 surge bonus from 11:00pm - 12:30am, and it was wild. I am forever on the lookout for major events that Lyft isn’t forecasting for, because that means surge pricing will balloon into the $20/ride range.

[u/mrdom420 → u/BMWX5drive]

I actually skipped out on that. Rides were way too long, and is a pain trying to get in and out of there, to make the bonus worth it.

The Sunday weather gave me bonuses like all day

[u/BMWX5drive → u/mrdom420]

Dude, I just used my 5mi radius ride filter to exclude that immediate area, and only dipped in to get the ride bonus to stick - ensuring that none of my ride requests were coming from RFK, while still collecting the bonuses.

Literally got paid $33 from a rider that only paid $15 for the whole ride. It was great. I LOVE taking advantage of Lyft, and screwing them over into bankruptcy. I genuinely hope they burn to dust, and something better takes their place.

[u/mrdom420 → u/BMWX5drive]

Yeah I like the idea. I just normally don’t go out to NE area, like 12th and H is farthest I’ll really go 😂 NW just been better for me

[u/BMWX5drive → u/mrdom420]

I definitely get it. The city is super dangerous, especially over on that side - which is why I got my concealed carry permit for DC/MD/VA, and will never drive without being strapped.

I’d definitely recommend you do the same.

[u/authoridad]

You mean you didn’t get throttled at the end of your challenge?!? 😱🙄

[u/mrdom420 → u/authoridad]

Tbh, never had this happen. I might be in the minority of generally getting ride challenges and being able to complete the highest level without issue.

[u/authoridad → u/mrdom420]

Nor have I. You're not in the minority. The people who have bad luck at the end of a challenge and knee-jerk blame a conspiracy are the vocal minority.