Since it started in 2009, Uber has become one of the most popular ride-hailing services. Over the years, it has made several changes in the services offered. These changes have not only made life extremely easy for the passengers, but they have also helped Uber drivers make more money. The company has now introduced an option for passengers to make multiple stops while on a trip, which is a great advantage for the riders. Uber Adds The Multi-Stop Feature The multiple stops option … [Read more...]
How Much Can You Make With Uber? (Let’s Be Realistic.)
With ridesharing becoming an extremely popular option for travel these days, the prevalent notion is that working as a driver for ridesharing companies like Uber is a lucrative option. And, if you want to be your own boss, work the hours you want and at the same time earn money, then driving for Uber can be a good option. However, before you actually sign up as an Uber driver, it is a good idea to understand how much you can earn. According to Uber, its drivers can earn up to $25 per … [Read more...]
Uber vs. Taxi Cabs: Which One Is Better?
Our streets have changed in a myriad of ways over the past decade alone. With the introduction of on-the-go technology, apps like Google Maps and ride-sharing apps like Uber have become a part of a lot of people’s everyday commute today, offering a range of conveniences that were hard to conceive of not so long ago. Uber has really shaken up the transport industry with its revolutionary use of technology allowing a rider to call a car to their door while being able to track how long it would … [Read more...]
How To Drive With Uber: Getting Started As A Full or Part-Time Uber Driver
Driving with Uber allows any qualified person to become a driver-partner, work their own hours, and make pretty decent earnings doing so. The maddening popularity of Uber comes with good reason: whether it’s because you’re too inebriated to drive after a night out, have a meeting before which you’d like to look through your presentation, or because you don’t own your own vehicle, Uber is just a click away from accepting your ride. This easy accessibility has proven itself an even more … [Read more...]
Uber Eats Review: Is It Better or Worse Than Uber or Lyft?
Who doesn't want to make some extra money? If you're like most people, you probably can't walk into your boss' office and demand a raise (we don't recommend you try it), but thanks to the Internet, there are dozens of ways you can make more money. If you're looking for a quick way to make some extra dough, you probably have come across Uber. You might not be crazy about letting another person ride in your car with you. If you don't want to shuttle people around town, then Uber Eats might … [Read more...]
A Complete Guide to Mileage Trackers For Rideshare Drivers (And Other Drivers, Too)
You might have found yourself in situations where you had to use your personal vehicle to travel for work. Or, you might be a small business owner where you might be driving to customers to deliver their products. In any scenario, you have invested fuel and driven to meet your clients, and should be reimbursed for the same. One way to claim these reimbursements is to keep track of the distance traveled for each job and multiply it with the fuel price, adding it to your bills. This would … [Read more...]
Rideshare Insurance Options For Uber and Lyft
If you are a rideshare driver or are planning to become one, ensuring your own safety and the cost of your vehicle in the event of accidents or any other damage is paramount. Drivers with cab aggregators like Uber and Lyft are often covered by insurance. In addition, different states have their own laws covering rideshare drivers. Drivers for Uber or Lyft are treated as independent contractors, both by the company and by insurance providers. As such, there are some tricky rules which come … [Read more...]
Uber vs. Lyft: The Ultimate Ridesharing Showdown & Comparison
Today, traveling in any urban city has become super easy and convenient. You don’t really need to stand at a street corner trying to flag down a cab in vain. Now, you can simply get your ride wherever you are with a few simple clicks on your smartphone app. Ridesharing has become a common way of life in any major city today, and you can see services like Lyft, Uber and other players ruling the roost. So, what is ridesharing really? Ridesharing services were created as an alternative … [Read more...]
How to Save $100’s Taking Only a Few Uber Trips a Month
Just so you're aware I'm not here to gloat about how great it is driving with Uber, or to convince you to take the same path I have in ridesharing. You really need to sign up for yourself to determine whether working with Uber is the right move for you. Everyone has their own unique experience and opinion on the matter, and that's perfectly acceptable. But, I'm here to proclaim the following to all reading this post: Even if you complete only a few trips a month, picking up and driving … [Read more...]
How I Made $1,026.02 in 9 Hours Driving for Uber on New Years Eve
A lot of people talk about the good old days of driving for Uber, and I totally get it. The fares were higher, and there's a lot more drivers now than before. When I first started driving in 2015 there were only two drivers in my city at a time. I literally got half the business and lots of times I was the only driver that was available. Now when I glance at the app I see 10-14 drivers available at any time and sometimes more. Of course, there's more customers than before too, but … [Read more...]