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
- Be aware of the road closure at NW 13th between Glisan Street and Hoyt Street
Where to drive
We expect the whole city to be buzzing, especially in Downtown from W Burnside to SW Clay. Some events in Portland to keep in mind:
Downtown
- Brandi Carlile New Year’s Eve Concert at McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, 7pm
- New Year’s Eve Governor’s Ball at The Sentinel Hotel, 7pm – 2am
- 26th Annual Champagne Ball at Hilton Portland and Executive Tower, 8pm – 2am
- New Year’s Eve First Run at the World Trade Center Plaza, 10pm – 1am
- Vote for Dancing at the Roseland Theater, Times TBD
- Newcon PDX 5 at Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Times TBD
Southeast
- Railroad Earth: New Year’s Eve at Revolution Hall, 8pm
- New Year’s Eve at The Melody Ballroom, 9pm – 2am
Northeast
- New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at Curious Comedy Theater, 8pm – 12am
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
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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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1639 NE Weidler St, Portland, OR 97232
Holiday hours:
- Mon – Fri: 10am – 5pm
- Sat: 11am – 5pm