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How I Got A Free Inspection For Both Uber And Lyft In Half The Time

All Uber and Lyft drivers have to have their cars inspected in order to be qualified to drive, which can be a hassle and cost drivers money. But what if you could get both inspections (for Uber and Lyft) for free? Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur shows us how drivers can get free inspections for both Uber and Lyft – in half the time.

When you first sign up with Uber and/or Lyft, you will have to bring your car in and pass a 19-point inspection.  Both companies require an inspection to ensure your car is both safe and capable of delivering a comfortable and pleasant ride.

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Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone For A Better Life

What are you looking to get out of rideshare driving? For some people, it’s flexibility and pay. For others, it’s using rideshare driving as a way to fund or test out a business. Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur shares why he believes rideshare driving is a great gig to help you get out of your comfort zone.

For most of us, being a rideshare driver is a great gig.  We provide a wonderful service each time we get behind the wheel.  We get to feel the open road under our tires.  We get to explore the area in which we drive and live.

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How I Made $120K As An Uber Driver & Only Paid $4k in Taxes

As rideshare drivers nationwide receive their tax summaries from Uber and Lyft, they may be thinking… I wish I could pay less in taxes. Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur shows us how he pays less in taxes (legally!)

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In 2016, I had gross earnings from Uber and Lyft of over $120,000 in rideshare driving revenue.  I paid less than $4,000 in taxes.  It is not $0.  But it was legal and it was a very low percentage of my revenue.  This article will provide you with strategies to dramatically reduce your taxes as a rideshare driver.

I must tell you upfront that I am not a tax professional.  You should hire a tax professional if you have any questions about your taxes. One tax professional we recommend is Starzyk CPA. If you’re interested in using his services this year, please fill out this form.

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Uber & Lyft Rates for Drivers Changed Again and I’m Pissed!

Have you noticed that your per mile rate has gone down over the last few months? If so, your city could have been affected by rate restructuring. In today’s post, senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur breaks down how this has affected driver pay and what drivers can expect in the future.

Uber and Lyft recently announced some rate restructuring in many cities, including my city of San Francisco. Why did they do it?  What were they thinking?  Who does it hurt and who does it help?

If the rates are the same, why aren’t Uber and Lyft offering any guarantee to back up their assertions? This is a big issue.  Let’s dive right in.

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Government Shutdown & Driving for Uber – Quick-Start Guide

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.

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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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