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Should I Quit My Job to Drive Full Time for Uber?

One question we receive a lot via email is ‘should I quit my job to drive full time for Uber/Lyft?’ Drivers frequently cite flexibility as their primary reason for driving for Uber or Lyft, but what is it really like to be a full-time driver? RSG contributor Paula Gibbins went out to find full-time drivers, their advice, and what you should consider before you jump into full-time rideshare driving.

Many rideshare drivers do it “full-time” and don’t have another job or career. But is driving full-time something you should quit your regular job to do? The answer is dependent on a lot of factors, but I think everyone can agree you should try it out for a few weeks or so before you decide to quit your steady income job. So, what goes into deciding whether or not Uber and Lyft driving is worth your time?

You can read more about bonuses and sign up to drive for Uber and Lyft here.

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Government Shutdown: How Rideshare Driving Can Help Workers

Are you affected, or know someone affected, by the government shutdown? Share this quick-start guide with them, or with anyone you know looking to make extra money in a short period of time, for some tips on how to get started quickly with rideshare driving for Uber and Lyft.

Join us for our January YouTube live on Tuesday January 15 at 4pm PT!  You can subscribe to our Youtube channel here and be sure to turn on notifications (instructions here) so you know when we go live.

Many drivers choose to sign up with Uber and/or Lyft because the job is flexible. You get in your car, turn on your app, and get going. But if you’ve never considered signing up with Uber and Lyft before, you might wonder what the process is like. Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur shares how you can quickly get on the road with Uber and Lyft.

The recent government shutdown, now entering its third week, has put an emphasis on people losing their ability to earn revenue.  At a minimum, 800,000 people are now negatively impacted because of a disagreement over a wall (hmmm, fence).

It is unfortunate and unexpected.  This is a perfect example of why it is good to have rideshare driving in your arsenal of revenue-generating activities.  Some work situations are unstable.  All of us can lose our job for a bevy of reasons.

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Are Uber Air Taxis Right Around the Corner? Not So Fast…

Join us for our January YouTube live on Tuesday January 15 at 4:30pm PT!  You can subscribe to our Youtube channel here and be sure to turn on notifications (instructions here) so you know when we go live.

What will it take for Uber to show profitability? For one thing, demand. Senior RSG contributor John Ince covers this week’s round up of ridesharing news, including demand for Uber/Lyft, why Uber is different from Amazon, and the possibility of ‘flying cars’ in the distant future.

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Tello Mobile Review – Best Phone Plan for Uber Drivers?

This is a sponsored overview of Tello Mobile but as always, all opinions are our own and we only review products and services that we use ourselves.

Between now and January 16th, Tello is offering TWICE the data on any plan for new customers for the first 6 months. This means you can snag 20 GB of data for $39 + tax (it’s their New Year sale).  

You can sign up using our link.

Say Hello To Cheap Data

Not every job in the gig economy requires a car, but every gig economy job does require a phone with a data plan. Preferably, a phone with a solid data plan.

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Uber Driver Referral – How To Refer New Drivers For Uber

Have you noticed weird things happening with your Uber referrals for new drivers? Several RSG readers reached out to us in the last few months to ask if Uber referrals had changed. We sent RSG contributor Paula Gibbins to check out if, and how, Uber referrals have changed.

Aside from your regular earnings, promotions and other typical earnings, Uber also gives you the opportunity to refer drivers for a little extra cash for you and the person you refer. Now, why should this matter to you? Well, the biggest upside is that it’s basically “free” money. All you do is refer friends and family and you have the potential of earning money without lifting a finger.

However, there are downsides also. There have been some RSG drivers who have found it difficult to receive their referral bonuses. Some drivers have even said that Uber is making drivers contact Uber in order to confirm they know the person who referred them before allowing the money to be made by each. And others say that it saturates the market with more drivers.

You can read more about bonuses and sign up to drive for Uber and Lyft here.

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