Como se posicionar em SÃO PAULO! (MANHÃ, TARDE e NOITE) UBER | 99 | INDRIVE

Summary

In this video, Fabio, a São Paulo-based rideshare driver since 2018, shares expert strategies for maximizing earnings while navigating the city's challenging traffic. He outlines the best areas to position oneself in the morning, afternoon, and evening to catch profitable rides and avoid congestion. Fabio advises starting early, targeting specific zones like the central region and avoiding high-traffic areas such as Faria Lima. He also emphasizes focusing on short trips with dynamic pricing, adapting to peak hours, and leveraging tools like the Relive app for tracking performance, offering practical tips for improving efficiency and boosting income.

Takeaways

• 😀 Start working early (around 4:00 AM) to position yourself in the central areas of São Paulo before peak traffic starts.
• 😀 Focus on the central region (Paulista, Perdizes, Bela Vista) in the morning to minimize traffic and take advantage of dynamic pricing.
• 😀 Avoid the Faria Lima area during the morning, as it is congested with limited ride opportunities, especially for short rides.
• 😀 After the morning peak (around 9:00-9:30 AM), head towards the outskirts (Alphaville, Guarulhos, Carapicuíba) for longer, more profitable rides.
• 😀 During low-demand hours (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM), avoid the crowded city center and look for work in quieter neighborhoods or head toward residential areas.
• 😀 For the afternoon (2:30 PM - 4:30 PM), return to the central region as the demand increases, particularly around dynamic pricing hotspots.
• 😀 In peak afternoon traffic, focus on areas like Campo Belo, Moema, Brooklin, and Perdizes to avoid the worst of the congestion.
• 😀 Always aim for a 1-minute per real ratio on rides (e.g., a 10-minute ride should pay 10 reais) to ensure good earnings despite the traffic.
• 😀 Use the Relive app to track your online hours and map your daily route, helping you optimize your time and mileage.
• 😀 For night and early morning shifts, expand your coverage slightly but avoid areas like the far South (Interlagos) and focus on quick return routes from Guarulhos or Alphaville.
• 😀 During peak hours, avoid the Faria Lima business district and concentrate on peripheral areas to maintain a steady flow of rides without wasting time in traffic.

Q & A

What is the best time to start working as a ride-hailing driver in São Paulo according to Fábio?

Fábio recommends starting at 4:00 or 4:30 AM. This allows drivers to capture long-distance rides across the city, positioning themselves in the central region by 6:00 AM when traffic starts building up.

Why is the central region of São Paulo ideal for morning shifts?

The central region offers shorter, less congested routes and more opportunities for dynamic pricing, making it the best area for morning shifts. Fábio suggests focusing on areas like Paulista, Perdizes, Pompéia, Bela Vista, and Santa Cecília.

What area does Fábio advise avoiding during the morning shift?

Fábio advises avoiding the Faria Lima corridor in the morning, particularly the areas around Vila Olímpia and Itaim, due to heavy traffic and a lack of ride requests. Drivers may end up stuck without passengers.

How can drivers make the most of the time when morning peak hours subside?

Once the morning peak ends around 9:00 AM, Fábio suggests taking long-distance rides towards the outskirts of the city, such as Alphaville, Carapicuíba, Guarulhos, or the Zona Leste. This avoids competing with a large number of drivers for fewer rides in the central areas.

What is the worst time for demand during the day, and how should drivers handle it?

The worst time for demand is typically between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, when the streets are congested with drivers, and ride requests are scarce. Fábio recommends avoiding the central area during this period and instead positioning yourself in the outer regions of the city.

What should drivers do between 2:00 and 4:30 PM?

Between 2:00 and 4:30 PM, drivers should aim to return to the central region, where dynamic pricing opportunities are higher, especially around areas like Brás. The demand typically picks up again around this time.

How does Fábio adjust his strategy when traffic is particularly bad?

When traffic is severe, Fábio focuses on short rides and uses the 'one-to-one' strategy, where the ride's payment should ideally match the ride time in minutes. He aims for earnings between R$40 and R$50 per hour during peak traffic times.

What is the 'one-to-one' strategy mentioned by Fábio?

The 'one-to-one' strategy means ensuring that the payment for a ride corresponds to the time spent driving. For example, if a ride pays R$10, it should ideally take 10 minutes. This helps maintain good hourly earnings despite traffic.

Which areas does Fábio prefer for afternoon shifts?

For afternoon shifts, Fábio prefers working in Campo Belo, Moema, and Brooklin, as these areas tend to have less traffic compared to places like Faria Lima, even though the dynamic pricing might be lower.

What is Fábio's strategy when working in the outskirts of São Paulo?

Fábio prefers working in areas close to the marginal roads or outskirts, such as Guarulhos and Alphaville, due to faster routes and more chances of getting a return ride. He avoids going to regions like the Zona Leste and ABC during certain hours, especially after 10:00 PM.