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This App Just Admitted Acceptance Rate Means Nothing
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This App Just Admitted Acceptance Rate Means Nothing
One gig app just confirmed what many drivers have suspected for years: acceptance rate was never actually used.
In this clip from Show Me The Money Club, Sergio and Chris break down why that admission matters and why Uber and Lyft continue to push acceptance rate despite openly saying it does not affect fares.
They discuss how acceptance rate became a psychological lever rather than a performance metric, how programs like Standard versus Advantage influence driver behavior, and why many drivers end up taking unprofitable trips out of fear rather than strategy.
The conversation also covers why declining bad offers does not automatically put your account at risk, how low the actual thresholds are, and why drivers who stop chasing acceptance rate often earn more while working fewer hours.
This is not public transportation. You are operating a business with real costs, real risks, and real tradeoffs. Understanding what actually matters — and what does not — is key to being profitable.
If you have ever accepted a ride that made no financial sense just to protect your stats, this is a breakdown worth watching.
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