In our new sharing economy, more and more people are making money by working for themselves. Driving for companies like Uber and Lyft make this possible, but here at TripCam we want to help people who do this make EVEN MORE MONEY. One way we do this is, of course, through tips, which our drivers really love. But another way we do this is through empowering drivers like yourself to advertise local businesses in their cars on a rideshare advertising tablet.

This ad feature allows you to make 25%-50% of all ad revenues, and is an easy way for you to make more money while you’re driving --it’s like digital billboards in your backseat. And to do this, it’s really not hard to start: if you have favorite local restaurants and retailers you go to, talk to their manager and ask if you can advertise their businesses during your Uber or Lyft rides. Tell them it’s an easy way to get exposure and more customers, and cheaper than them taking out ads in newspapers or printing flyers. Many of them will be delighted by the suggestion.

You can also approach top-rated Yelp restaurants and retailers in your area and ask them the same. When they say yes, you’ll be making more money during the course of your ride and giving these local merchants more exposure and possibly sending them more customers. It’s a win-win for everybody involved, and that’s what we love doing: helping everyone become winners.

Write to us and let us know how your advertising efforts are going and how we can further support you. And, until next time, keep hustling to makethat cheddar!