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Written by Yango | Colombia| Okt 15, 2024
Update | Mar 18, 2025

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How to generate income by driving with Yango partners: a guide for people connected to the service in Colombia
Ride-hailing apps have changed the game for both passengers and drivers in Colombia. With apps like Yango, users can now more easily secure rides to their destination while also benefitting from fair and transparent pricing.

Using Yango Pro, every partner driver benefits from this arrangement too. The app overcomes the limitations of traditional ride-hailing, where you wait for a passenger and negotiate before the ride starts. See what advantages you can get when you contribute to urban mobility and how you can maximize them.

Why connect through Yango partners in Colombia?

Even today, independent drivers still have the option to try to get the passengers the usual way: wait at ‘hot spots’ and wait for someone. But as a rider, this is not the most effective way to earn an income in Colombia anymore. Having the option to become a Yango partner delivers the following benefits:

  • Transparent pricing. Even before the trip starts, you’ll already have an idea of how much you’ll make, which removes the stress of a low-baller passenger trying to negotiate after the fact.
  • Higher level of security. Using the Yango Pro app, you can get emergency assistance if you feel there’s a threat. Our app also tracks your real-time location, which is a considerable deterrent against harmful behaviors.
  • Potential to make more. Although there is an established base price, the rates are adjusted based on demand. The surge multiplier is applied to the normal cost of the trip, so you earn more when there are a lot of booking requests coming in.
  • Less idle time between rides. Drivers, especially those in big cities in Colombia, don’t need to wait for a long time in between rides. Our app automatically connects you to a passenger near you, which effectively raises your calculated hourly rate because you’re always completing bookings.
  • Bonus opportunities. We reward those who are very dedicated to earning their income in Colombia as independent drivers. Every week, you can get a bonus for completing a certain number of trips.
All these benefits may be realized by completing the application process. Assuming that there are no issues with the documents, then you can start contributing to urban mobility in just a few days.

What factors affect your income when completing trips?

Although the trip’s distance still has a considerable effect, how much you take home per day may also be based on the following:

  • The number of hours worked. More hours worked generally mean a higher payout at the end of the day because you’ll be able to complete more bookings.
  • Vehicle’s service class. There are set minimum rates and inclusions depending on the six service classes offered in Colombia. The Motorcycle class is the cheapest, while EVs are the most expensive. However, consider that users may be more likely to pursue the most affordable option too.
  • Current demand. The app implements a surge pricing that raises the rates by a specific multiplier that encourages drivers to fulfill the demand for rides.
  • Service quality. If you deliver prompt and excellent service, the passenger may just leave you a tip.
  • Number of rides completed per week. If you complete a certain number of trips, then you can receive a weekly bonus. For example, in Bogota, providing 125 visits per week means bonuses up to $870,000. Meanwhile, it’s 160 rides for as much as a $595,000 weekly bonus in Cali.
Understand and optimize these factors, and you’ll see an increase in your payout.

Practical tips to help increase your earnings

When trying to improve the earned income in Colombia, the most common approach is just to work more. However, no matter how motivated you are, there are only 24 hours a day. More importantly, working too much may compromise your health. So, be more strategic about how you approach the situation. Recalibrate your focus from increased earnings to improving your average payout per booking. Here are high-impact tips for drivers wanting to make more money:
Tip
Description
Why it works
Get bookings during peak hours
Identify hours with a high volume of bookings, such as at the beginning and end of work shifts.
This is a great idea for multiple reasons. First, you benefit from the surge multiplier applied when there’s a higher-than-usual demand. Because of that, you’re more likely to get bookings one after the other.
Hang out in busy areas
Find areas with high foot traffic, like airports and commercial districts.
These are places where people tend to come and go all day, so you’re likely to secure bookings there no matter what time you decide to work.
Keep passengers happy
For as long as it’s within reason, try to accommodate their requests. Make the ride comfortable by adjusting the temperature and music.
Happy passengers can mean gratuity, which improves your payout for the ride.
Evaluate your past trips.
Which routes and pick-up points were the most profitable for you? Change your strategy based on this information and any other insights that you’ve gathered.
Using first-hand information is more valuable than a general tip and is more likely to be effective.
Essentially, if you’re following the demand and providing excellent service, you’re already doing the work to increase your income.
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Real experiences: What connected users say

Drivers in Colombia have generally been satisfied with using our app to secure bookings:

“I have always valued flexibility, and I can work as needed thanks to Yango. The rates are great too, so I can earn a decent income without committing to a fixed schedule.”

A. Avila

“Driving is one of the many side gigs that I have. At first, I didn’t expect it to be so financially rewarding. But with Yango connecting me to passengers in the area, it has since become one of my most profitable income sources.”

C. Toro

“If you work hard, you’ll make money. That has been my experience with driving as a partner driver right from the beginning. The pay is great, especially if you know where to find lucrative rides.”

J. Bogota

Yango Pro is here to support you in reaching your income goals as an independent driver on your own time and terms.

What to consider before starting trips

Before you get on Yango Pro to receive booking requests, consider the following:
Why should you consider it?
What do you need to do?
Pre-booking preparations
Having everything that you need before you start booking means fewer distractions and time sucks that can keep you from securing more bookings.
  • Check your fuel and battery level
  • Complete a general vehicle inspection
  • Make sure that you have a way to recharge your device
Service Quality
A high level of service quality means better tips. It also means a lower likelihood of losing points because of infractions.
  • Verify the cleanliness of the vehicle inside and out
  • Maintain a calm attitude and carry that attitude throughout the day
  • Be ready to greet the passenger once they get on the ride
Keep passengers happy
For as long as it’s within reason, try to accommodate their requests. Make the ride comfortable by adjusting the temperature and music.
  • Activate the safety features of Yango Pro beforehand
  • Make sure that you have enough energy to keep your full attention on the road
  • Keep all the doors locked when you don’t have a passenger
The preparations and considerations you've made will put you in the best position to earn more as a driver in Colombia.

Conclusion

Driving with Yango partners is more than a way for you to make money. It is a sustainable and scalable source of income. By following the right tips for drivers, you’ll be able to earn your hours efficiently. Based on everything that you know about the surrounding conditions, be strategic in deciding when it’s best to get bookings. And as important as hard work may be to success, it’s not the only ingredient for it. Using a ride-hailing app like Yango helps maximize your productivity so that you spend more time earning money than waiting for passengers.
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