Do drivers prefer Lyft or Uber?

One reason why Uber drivers typically earn a bit more is that they tend to spend more time on the road. According to Gridwise, there's a 4% difference in trips per hour between Uber and Lyft. So if your goal is to maximize driving time, Uber may be the better way to go.



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Uber customer loyalty 63% of ridesharing customers in the US exclusively use Uber. A further 27% of consumers only book rides through Lyft. Just 10% of US customers use both Uber and Lyft. Among users who do utilize both platforms, the average annual spend on Uber is $247.

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Uber can be less expensive than Lyft for the average journey—research suggests that Uber is the cheaper company, with the average trip costing $20 compared with the $27 you would spend for an average Lyft trip. Also, Uber can be used around the world, whereas Lyft is only available in the U.S. and Canada.

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More than 75 percent of Lyft drivers said they were satisfied with their experience, while less than half of Uber drivers said the same. Lyft is a significantly smaller company, but its drivers made more money.

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Lyft is a great job if you like being independent and setting your own schedule. However to make a decent amount of money you basically have to live in your car. You have to work 50 plus hours a week to be able to make at least 100 dollars a day. You can make good money if you drive all day everyday.

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Rider Demographics Age: 49% of Lyft's users are between the ages of 18 and 34. Income: The median household income for Lyft riders is $55,000. Education: 20% of Lyft's active riders are currently students.

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One reason why Uber drivers typically earn a bit more is that they tend to spend more time on the road. According to Gridwise, there's a 4% difference in trips per hour between Uber and Lyft. So if your goal is to maximize driving time, Uber may be the better way to go.

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The majority of Uber users fall in the 16-34 age range. But 35% of riders are over the age of 35. People in all income brackets use this service. But only a small percentage of Uber users come from rural areas.

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How much should you tip Uber drivers? Similar to tipping for other services, like getting a massage or going to the nail salon, the rule of thumb is to tip 20%, says Sokolosky. So if your ride costs $30—an average cost for a moderate trip in most cities—then you'll tip $6, for a total of $36.

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Be a back-seat rider Whenever possible, sit in the back seat, especially if you're riding alone. This helps ensure that you can safely exit on either side of the vehicle to avoid moving traffic, and it gives you and your driver some personal space.

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Uber users 131 million people used Uber in 2022, an 11% increase on the previous year. About 85 million of those use Uber Eats.

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So what's the best rideshare for 2022? Based on our driver data, Uber and Lyft driver earnings are pretty similar on average. But Uber has a slight advantage in hourly pay, and driver incentives don't seem to factor in as much after the first few hundred miles.

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Advantages of Driving for Uber and Lyft at the Same Time Increased Earning Potential: When both apps are open, you increase your chances of snagging a ride rather than relying on only one platform. Sometimes one platform is busier than the other, but there's no way to know unless you're active on both apps.

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Drivers can expect to earn between $5 and $20 per hour with Uber, according to SideHusl.com, a review site for money-making platforms. Note, though, that many gig drivers are pushing for a minimum wage because they've found earnings run below their state's pay guidelines.

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The Cons of working as an Uber driver:
  • Increased competition among driver.
  • The need to maintain a vehicle that meets Uber's standards.
  • The possibility of receiving negative reviews.
  • Expenses for gas, maintenance, and insurance.
  • Uncertainty about the payment rate for each ride.


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Why is Lyft cheaper than Uber? Lyft has claimed to be the cheapest for Uber ride-sharing as it charges you less than what Uber charges per hour and on the contrary, Uber pays less to the drivers for about $2 per hour. This is why people prefer Lyft to ride and drive.

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Increased competition among driver. The need to maintain a vehicle that meets Uber's standards. The possibility of receiving negative reviews. Expenses for gas, maintenance, and insurance.

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You can take a Lyft outside of the coverage area as long as the ride doesn't exceed a distance 100 miles total.

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Some of the highest-paying cities for ridesharing with Lyft include the following:
  • New York.
  • Seattle.
  • San Francisco.
  • St. Luis.
  • San Jose.
  • Boston.
  • Birmingham.
  • Portland.


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Lyft to cut 1,072 employees, or 26% of its workforce The layoffs had been announced last week without a specific number. New CEO David Risher told employees that the cuts would form part of a continued focus on “better meeting” consumer and driver needs.

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Therefore, to make $2000 a week with Lyft at the standard rate, you'd need to work for around 83 hours per week. Over the course of 7 days, that averages just shy of 12 hours every single day! This only barely fits with Lyft's demands for drivers to take at least a six-hour break for every twelve hours spent driving.

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Making $1000 a week driving for Uber and Lyft sounds like a lofty goal, but you can do it. You'll have to do some hustling, but with the right tools, tips and tricks, you could be stashing that kind of cash every week in very little time.

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