A Florida Lyft driver explains how he picks which rides to take to make the most money

Timothy Turer

• Many drivers only take certain kinds of Uber and Lyft rides to maximize their earnings.
• One Lyft driver in Florida said he looks for two types to make the most he can.
• The driver, who has spent eight years driving for ride shares, said being strategic is essential.

When Timothy Turer started working for ride-hailing app Lyft in 2016, making money was pretty straightforward.

Even short rides earned him $15 ...