What months are busiest for Uber?

The holidays mean there'll be a lot of people who need transportation. The busiest time of year for Uber and Lyft drivers kicks off in October and ends in December.



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Does Uber have a slow season? Yes! Typically, the last weeks in December after Christmas and all of January are the slowest times of the year to drive for Uber.

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As long as you're willing to pick up drunk people, you'll be likely to find money during the following major holidays and events:
  • Valentines Day.
  • St. Patricks Day.
  • Cinco de Mayo.
  • 4th of July.
  • Halloween.
  • Thanksgiving.
  • Christmas.
  • New Years Eve.


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“Drivers' wages are not directly tied to surge pricing, so we end up getting the short end of the stick,” said Parks. “They are charging surge rates to riders and drivers see Uber take over 50% of the fare.

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You can expect peak traffic between 5 pm to 5 am. That said, there are also busy times during the week. For example, on a weekday, the early morning hours around your local airport could be in-demand. This is when business travelers are getting on the road.

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Weekend nights are the busiest, with Lyft and Uber peak hours starting early. Hit the road at 5 pm, and you often get ride requests from groups going out for drinks before dinner or those who want to beat the traffic to a concert or sporting event.

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Speeding – Most Uber drivers don't earn much money, so they might feel pressure to complete rides quickly by speeding. Furthermore, the quicker an Uber driver completes a ride the quicker he can move onto the next fare.

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This is indicated on your app by heat overlays, showing areas where demand for rideshare exceeds the available drivers during the busiest Uber times, and Lyft, too. Surges can boost your earnings on a ride by 50% to 100%. But if you are more than a few minutes away from a surge area, think twice before chasing it.

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According to Sherpashare, a company that sources ride data and provides driver analytics, the average Uber ride is 5.41 miles. Sherpashare co-founder, Ryder Pearce, says “Drivers like longer rides to break up the monotony of city driving and mentally, it's a huge boost to get a larger fare from time to time”.

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With tips and bonuses factored in, Uber drivers make about $21.14 an hour on average, according to GridWise. At $21.14 an hour, you would gross roughly $3,674 per month, if you drove 40 hours at that rate per week.

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Yes! However, I would suggest calling the driver and asking first. I would also recommend a nice tip. A driver's concern with such a long drive is that the passenger will not tip, typical of Uber riders, and he will have to return home with no fare/compensation for the 2 hour trip back.

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There's no financial incentive for a driver to go slower. Drivers make more money picking up a passenger, dropping them off at their destination and getting another passenger. A driver may be driving with caution with passengers in their car in fear that they'll get a bad rating because of “safety”…..

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As a driver, Uber surge pricing is your new best friend. Surge pricing happens when there is high passenger demand and low driver supply. During busy times like Friday and Saturday nights and commuting hours, you will typically see a red surge on the map.

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You can use Uber anytime day or night. It just depends on whether or not there are drivers working in your area at that time. If you're in a rural area, you may find it more difficult. In a city, it shouldn't be a problem.

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No more “unsafe” than personal driving experiences, rideshare drivers are obviously out on the road more so statistically more likely to experience things that are possible anytime we are out in our vehicles. As a rideshare driver I do take precautions: My doors are locked when I don't have passengers in the car.

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These tips can help you find riders
  1. Keep an eye out for hotspots. See where more riders are requesting. The in-app map changes color as demand increases in specific areas.
  2. Earn more with promotions. Promotions can help you hit your goals faster. ...
  3. Deliver with Uber Eats. Hungry for more trips?


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Depending on the day of the week, more than likely, yes; however, as drivers set their own schedule, there is no guarantee. I just about ONLY drive in the wee hours, and until the bar drivers go home (around 3 AM), it is easy to get an uber driver. After that time it is touch and go.

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Typically, riders requesting via UberX are charged a per-minute wait time fee if they don't board a vehicle within 2 minutes (5 minutes for Black or Black SUV trips) of the driver's arrival at the designated pickup location. Wait time fees and thresholds may vary by location.

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More Uber Driving salaries
  • Driver (Independent Contractor) $20.95 per hour. 123 salaries reported.
  • Delivery Driver. $16.42 per hour. ...
  • Independent Contractor. $15.72 per hour. ...
  • Owner Operator Driver. $17.00 per hour. ...
  • Transporter. $40,000 per year. ...
  • Taxi Driver. $15.00 per hour. ...
  • Drivers Helper. $25.00 per hour. ...
  • Courier. $19.31 per hour.


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Whenever rates are raised due to surge pricing, the Uber app lets riders know. Some riders will choose to pay, while some will choose to wait a few minutes to see if the rates go back down.

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