Rideshare companies are gearing up for New Year’s Eve, with drivers preparing for a surge of requests.
When you think of New Year’s Eve, you might think of parties and drinking. Those thoughts fall in line with research fromthat shows New Year’s Eve is the number one binge-drinking holiday among American adults. It’s part of the reason why Uber and Lyft drivers like Capone De Leon are preparing for a big night with anticipation of a surge of rideshare requests.
“I’m probably going to work from about three in the afternoon until about 10 at night. That should get me the afternoon ride home traffic and getting people to the parties,” De Leon said.“I need to get out there and hustle,” he said. De Leon said the job has its challenges, including fighting traffic while chauffeuring intoxicated passengers. His message for riders this year is to keep “rideshare etiquette” in mind.
“The young people really tip. The older generation don’t tip. [These] apps that we’re using are taking something like 60% of our income,”“I’m so proud when I see young people making that choice to take an Uber or a Lyft, so they don’t drive. That’s the greatest thing,” he said.San Antonio police will have additional officers throughout the city keeping an eye out for drunk drivers.Allysa Cole is a news reporter at KSAT 12. She joined the station in September 2022.
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