New Year’s Eve is the one of the busiest nights of the year. Get behind the wheel to take advantage of high demand and the opportunity to earn big. Want to know where and when should you drive? We’re here to give you some pro-tips.

Thanks again for helping riders get home safely this year!

Best times to drive

We expect high demand throughout the weekend—especially on New Year’s Eve night. See below for the prime times to be on the road.

  • Friday, 12/30: 9pm-3am
  • Saturday, 12/31: 6pm-3am
  • Sunday, 1/1: 8am-12pm

On New Year’s Eve (Saturday):

  • Demand will start to increase at 5pm as riders head to events to celebrate the new year.
  • Demand will steadily increase until 11pm
  • The highest demand will start as soon as the clock midnight in all areas around downtown

Where to drive

 

We expect all of the cities of eastern Idaho to be buzzing. Here are some events to keep in mind:

  • Downata New Years Eve Party, December 31 @ 9:00 pm – 11:55 pm Downata Hot Springs, 25900 S Downata Rd Downey, ID 83234
  • The Westbank New Years Eve Grand Opening, 525 River Pkwy, Idaho Falls Idaho Falls, United States
  • Red Lion New Years Eve Masquerade Party, 1555 Pocatello Creek Rd, Pocatello Pocatello, United States

Pro-tips for driving on NYE

  • Contacting riders: With traffic expected, it’s smart to stay in touch with riders. If your ETA is going to be longer than usual or you’re having trouble finding your rider, let them know.
  • Identify your rider: Verify you’re picking up the correct rider by asking their name before starting the trip.
  • Drive safely: It’s a party out there, and you can expect there will be distractions. Follow the rules of the road and stay focused on the quality service you always provide.

Support

Need to report an issue regarding a trip? Experiencing an account issue? Contact our Support Team for any type of issue or question using the support function within the Uber Driver App.

 

If you have an issue on a trip, you can submit a help request from your trip history by going to TRIPS under the help menu and choosing the trip in question. Submitting an issue directly from a trip allows our support team to get you help more quickly.

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