Deadhead

Definition

Driving without a passenger or delivery, not generating income. Term borrowed from trucking industry.

Related Terms

Dead Miles

Miles driven without a paying passenger or delivery, such as driving to pickup locations or returning after drop-off.

Similar Terms

Surge Pricing

Dynamic pricing during high-demand periods that increases fares for rideshare passengers and pay for drivers.

Upfront Pricing

Showing full trip price including destination before accepting, offered by some rideshare markets.

Destination Filter

Feature limiting ride requests to those going toward a specific destination, useful at end of shift.

Prime Time (Lyft)

Lyft's version of surge pricing, shown as a percentage increase rather than a multiplier, applied during high-demand periods.

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