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331 Rides in 1 Week: See How This Las Vegas Lyft Driver Broke His Own Driving Record!

The last time we put out a call for record-breaking rides (and earnings), you delivered! James E. shared that he regularly does 130 rides a week, a number we found astonishing (and no else broke!). However, on a recent call for record-breaking rides on our Facebook page, we found one driver who truly shattered the record. RSG contributor Paula Gibbins interviews this Las Vegas driver who gave over 300 rides – in one week! – and how he did it below.

Everyone has their great weeks where they get more rides than they’ve ever had before and earn more money than they anticipated. But what about record-breaking numbers? Let’s take a look at Jason Howard, who completed 304 rides for Lyft in one week and then shattered his own record a couple of weeks later with 331 rides.

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Here’s a quick introduction to Jason. He started driving for Lyft in Dallas, Texas on Dec. 31, 2015. He uses the Express Drive program with Lyft to use a vehicle without having the debt of owning his own vehicle. He’s recently moved to the Las Vegas area and that’s where he completed his record weeks.

Are you looking for a vehicle to drive with Uber or Lyft? Take a look at our guide to finding the best car rental option for Uber, Lyft, etc. here.

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Uber Didn’t Give This Driver a Sign Up Bonus – Now He’s Suing

What would you do if you didn’t get a promised sign up bonus? That’s a question one Uber driver was faced with recently, and what he found in pursuing his bonus might surprise you. RSG contributor Paula Gibbins shares this reader’s story of pursuing his sign up bonus.

Recently, an unlucky Uber driver reached out to us about not receiving his sign up bonus. Curious, we wanted to know if this was common, what Uber’s reason was, and what options drivers have if they are denied their sign up bonus (or guarantee). Here’s the story of Rob Jones (his real name will not be used due to his current legal battle with Uber).

Rob has been a driver with Uber for less than 90 days. He was told he’d receive a $525 bonus for completing 100 rides within his first 90 days of driving. “I finished the required rides in under 30 days,” said Rob. “I have emails and chat transcripts with Uber customer service representatives that all confirm that a bonus would be paid once the 100 rides are complete.”

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I Haven’t Gotten My Tax Docs from Uber Yet, What Now?

The April 15 tax deadline is almost here, and by now you should have received tax documents from any sources of income you had in 2018. But what if you never received anything from Uber or Lyft, or you can’t access your documents? RSG contributor Paula Gibbins covers what to do if you don’t receive your Uber tax documents below.

No one enjoys doing taxes, (except, perhaps, the accountants and CPAs out there). But what do you do when you don’t get the paperwork you need in order to legally file your taxes? The information should be sent to you, whether you’re an active driver or not, but I’m going to walk you through an instance that really happened to a former Uber driver this year, so you can be better equipped to handle this situation if it ever arises for you.

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Is It Safe for Females to Drive for Uber and Lyft?

In addition to driver pay, many drivers are concerned with driver safety. It’s difficult to find public information on the number of assaults and attacks (both on and by drivers), which understandably leads to drivers (and passengers) being wary of each other. RSG contributor Paula Gibbins tackles how Uber and Lyft could make ridesharing safer for drivers, and profiles one company that touts safety as one of its key differences from Uber/Lyft.

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Today we’re going to look driver safety from the female perspective and what I feel Uber and Lyft can do to make me, and all drivers, feel safer. Then, we’ll dive into into alternative, potentially safer options for drivers and how this service is becoming a hot commodity, especially for female drivers. In the midst of some serious driver and passenger incidents, Uber and Lyft could take notice of what other companies are doing to protect both riders and drivers.

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Is It Worth Quitting My Job to Drive for Uber Full Time?

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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