Ezra Dubroff

by Ezra Dubroff on June 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

What’s It Like to Work As A Bird Charger?

The scooter craze, particular Bird scooters, is really heating up – and doesn’t show signs of stopping. Luckily, as a new industry, there are still plenty of opportunities for you to make money as a Charger – if you know what to do. In this article, RSG contributor-at-large Ezra Dubroff covers what it’s like to work as a Bird Charger, what to look for, and opportunities for Bird Chargers.

A $545 Tax Deduction Every Week?

Full-time rideshare drivers can put up to 1000 business miles a week on their car. Rack up your mileage deductions and track your business miles with QuickBooks Self-Employed.

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by Ezra Dubroff on July 21, 2017 20 Comments

How to Drive for Multiple Delivery Apps

Considering driving for multiple delivery apps? It can be a profitable way to make more money in between (or instead of) rideshare driving. Today, RSG contributor Ezra Dubroff outlines a typical day of driving for multiple delivery apps, including his total payout.

As an independent contractor in the rideshare and delivery world, my approach to the work has always been “how can I make maximum cash by leveraging multiple apps?” Previously, I wrote about my favorite delivery apps and provided some background on the driver experience for GrubHub, DoorDash, UberEATS and others. Be sure to check out that post to learn the basics and then come back here to see how we can apply that information to real-world situations.

When I log into any rideshare or delivery app, I’m sent requests for rides or delivery jobs. What many drivers fail to take advantage of is the fact that we’re not obligated to accept those requests. Sure, some apps have incentives tied to accepting a certain percentage of orders, but in my experience, I often do better by freestyling and being selective about which requests I choose to accept.

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by Ezra Dubroff on June 16, 2017 9 Comments

What Are My Favorite Delivery Apps?

Harry here. One of the best ways to make more money, diversify your income, and yes, maybe take a break from delivering people for a little while, is to drive for on-demand delivery companies. But which one is “the best” for drivers? In Part One of a two-part series, RSG contributor Ezra Dubroff breaks down the pros and cons of his favorite delivery apps. Let us know what you think in the comments!

Stay tuned for Part Two of this series, where Ezra will discuss what it’s like driving for these delivery apps at once.

By now, I think it’s safe to say that we’ve officially entered the age of the on-demand economy. You’d be hard-pressed to find another modern industry more lacking in loyalty between company and worker. The only thing promised to a driver is payment for the work he or she has completed. And after the current ride or delivery is complete, there’s no guarantee there will ever be another, no matter the effort of the worker.

Given these conditions, I’ve adopted the same approach as the app companies. I have no absolutely no loyalty to any of them and will drive or deliver for whichever will pay me the most money at that moment. After all, I’m working as an independent contractor, so I might as well take advantage of that employment arrangement as best I can.

Since all of the app companies are essentially grappling for the services of the same pool of drivers and need us on the road in order for their businesses to operate, they have to remain somewhat competitive in what they offer. So if I’m going to go out and work, why not log into multiple apps to try and find the best opportunities? Seems like common sense.

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by Ezra Dubroff on April 12, 2017 25 Comments

The Best Strategies and Hacks for Uber Quest

Harry here. Today, RSG contributor Ezra Dubroff takes a look at the Uber Quest program and shares his best tips and tricks for maximizing your income while doing it!

The New York Times recently reported on “How Uber Uses Psychological Tricks’ To Push Its Drivers’ Buttons.” Some of the techniques detailed in the Times’ report included Uber’s use of video game-like motivational tools, used to encourage drivers to behave in very specific ways. For example, a graphic showing an earnings goal when a driver attempts to go offline, encouraging that driver to stay online and reach a specific earnings threshold.

But there’s more… if you’re an Uber driver in a larger market, you may have noticed some features in your app called Quest and Boost.

The first time I saw those words, I immediately had a flashback to the early 90s, playing games like Contra on the original Nintendo Entertainment System. And anyone who’s played Contra knows about the secret code to get 30 extra lives, right? We’ll get back to that later

Those video game buzzwords, “Quest” and “Boost,” are incentives for Uber drivers that can translate to real money and increased earnings, so as a driver, I thought it would be a good idea to figure out exactly how to take advantage of these opportunities and earn some extra cash.

So today we’ll be diving in and exploring Uber Quest: what it is, how it works and how to use it to maximize your rideshare earnings.

For a detailed look at Uber Boost, check out this great feature by Christian Perea from the blog.

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by Ezra Dubroff on March 24, 2017 11 Comments

What’s it Really Like to Deliver Food for UberEATS?

Harry here. Uber has been aggressively rolling out UberEATS over the past few months and many drivers have e-mailed us with questions. Today, RSG contributor Ezra Dubroff shines some light on what it’s like to actually deliver food with UberEATS and how much money you can make. If you’d like to sign up with UberEATS, please click here to use our link.

Like so many things in life, food delivery is going the way of the app. The days of calling in delivery orders and waiting on hold are fading quickly as many folks would now prefer the convenience of ordering dinner through an app.

Uber is continuing to expand its UberEATS food delivery business, and that means a lot of new opportunities for us drivers in the rideshare industry. But what’s it like to deliver food instead of passengers? And can we actually make money doing it? I fired up my app and set out to explore these questions. Let’s see what I discovered!

If you’re not yet familiar with UberEATS, be sure to check out my previous post: An Intro Guide To UberEATS. That guide covers the basics of signing up and getting started. In this post, I’ll tell you about my experiences of actually going out and delivering for UberEATS on a recent Saturday.

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