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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?

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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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How To Maximize Earnings While Driving For Uber Part Time

Are you a part-time Uber or Lyft driver? If so, you’re probably wondering how you can maximize your time on the road to earn the most in the least amount of time. Fellow part-time driver, and RSG contributor, Paula Gibbins shares her strategies to maximize earnings while on the road part-time.

Driving for Uber and Lyft part time is a great way for many people to earn little side money or save up for vacations. In my experience, there are highs and lows in driving times that are just part of the trade.

Like most drivers, it has taken me a while to really figure out what times are best for me and worth my time. I do acknowledge up front that if I were to drive later in the evenings on the weekends, my hourly rate would likely improve, but I personally don’t like dealing with driving in the dark. Every driver is different, which is why we have many driving strategies on RSG depending on when, where and how you drive.

I’m a part-time rideshare driver in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, averaging between 5 and 20 hours a week depending on my current needs. My husband, Adam, is a full-time driver in the same area, averaging between 35 and 40 hours a week. In this article, I pull from both of our experiences to give my opinions on how to make driving part-time worthwhile.

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My Experience Renting My Car Out to a Stranger Through HyreCar

Would you rent out your vehicle to another rideshare driver? For drivers who have an extra vehicle, don’t want to or can’t rideshare drive at the moment, or for those who just want to make some extra cash with their unused vehicle, Hyrecar can be a great option. But what’s it like renting your car out to strangers? RSG contributor Paula Gibbins details her experience renting her car out on Hyrecar here (affiliate link)

HyreCar is not a new concept, but it was new to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area as of May 2018. My husband, Adam, had signed up to be notified as soon as it was available in our area because we wanted to test it out. Passive income is always a great thing in our opinion, so we wanted to see if this would be worthwhile.

For a little background, HyreCar is a service where people who own cars can put them up for rent, typically by Lyft and Uber drivers who don’t have cars that they can use or who don’t want to put the wear and tear on their own vehicles. So, those drivers rely on people like my husband and I to be willing to let them drive our cars.

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Comparing the Top 4 Rideshare Apps for Kids

One question we receive a lot on RSG is: are there any dedicated ridesharing companies for kids? It turns out, there are a few – they just aren’t nationwide yet. Today, RSG contributor Paula Gibbins covers the top four rideshare apps out there specifically for driving kids. Do you drive for one of these services? Let us know!

 

One aspect of ridesharing that is gaining more popularity these days is rideshare for kids. The regular rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft do not allow drivers to take unaccompanied minors (even though we all know it happens), but four companies have stepped up to provide transportation for minors – legally.

These four companies have special insurance that allows drivers to transport kids, and they all send their drivers through rigorous background checks to ensure their drivers are safe and can handle driving around the kiddos. In this article, we’ll take a look at the top four rideshare apps for kids and what drivers can expect while working for them.

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