Contract employees of ride sharing programs and services . Lyft just announced some new earnings improvements for its drivers that will help them cover their costs when rides take longer than they should, and show how much they’ll earn before charging a fare.
Lyft has announced new driver earnings improvements . The new earnings improvements aim to “address drivers’ biggest frustrations and make it more rewarding” for Lyft drivers.
One of the biggest improvements affects how drivers get paid if they’re stuck in traffic or go out of their way to help a driver. Lyft is implementing a new “5-minute delay fee” structure that will increase a driver’s pay if any trip takes five minutes longer than expected. “Off-road charge” covers drivers who must leave the normal coverage area only to return and go back without any fare.
Lyft is also rolling out a new earnings dashboard in the mobile app for drivers. According to the post, the new interface will also show drivers’ daily, weekly and annual earnings and an estimated hourly rate for each ride, so drivers don’t have to do the mental math.
Drivers who drive electric vehicles for Lyft are also seeing some new benefits. EV drivers can choose to only accept rides that are within their vehicle’s battery range and find nearby charging stations in the Lyft driver app.
Of course, these new policies and changes won’t solve Lyft drivers’ problems overnight. It takes time to see if they form (a good hole).
