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FarePilot: A Tool That’s Helping Me Find Rides

Christian here, This post is sponsored by FarePilot but as always, all thoughts, experiences, and opinions are my own. I wasn’t sure if I’d like the FarePilot app at first, but it started growing on me once I gave it a chance and now I dig it. You can take it for a test run yourself by using their link here (yes it’s free).

I know my area fairly well, but there are still a lot of rides that take me up into the hills, out in the weeds, or into the middle of suburban neighborhoods where I feel hopelessly lost.

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Instead of waiting around for a ride, I often just drive back to The City as quickly as possible to be in familiar territory. I know I can probably find rides in a new place, but I don’t know where to hang out for them.

…that’s when FarePilot comes in.

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Uber Debit Card: Review, Rewards, Perks, & Benefits

Have you heard about Uber’s new Rewards Debit Card? If not, we’ve got you covered. RSG contributor Melissa Berry will cover what the debit card is, what its benefits are, and if it’s good for drivers. Senior RSG contributor Christian Perea also contributed to this article.

Uber Debit Card Review

Uber recently announced a new Visa Rewards Debit Card from GoBank. If you’re wondering what happened to the Uber Fuel Card, it turns out that Uber is ditching it for this new Uber debit card. Uber also has a Visa credit card that is targeted more towards riders but the new debit card will be exclusively for drivers. Debit cards traditionally don’t offer many benefits or rewards, so it’s cool to see a product like this.

Note: You’ll likely be able to get better rewards with a credit card but remember, this product is a debit card!  For those who don’t have a high credit score, this debit card may be the only option.

Have you heard about Uber’s new Rewards Debit Card? If not, we’ve got you covered. We cover what the debit card is, what its benefits are, and if it’s good for drivers -

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2018 Tax Changes For Uber Drivers – New Tax Rules

Today we have a guest post from QuickBooks Self-Employed with more information on what to do in 2018 after the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The good news is that most drivers will end up paying less in federal taxes this year IF they take advantage of the right deductions. Right now, you can get a 30 Day free trial of QuickBooks Self-Employed and then 50% off for the next six months afterwards.

👉 Your two most important tools during tax season: Turbotax to file your taxes and a mileage tracking app to keep track of your miles!

What’s New In Rideshare Taxes For 2018?

The 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act brought on many major changes to both business and personal income taxes. Rideshare drivers are affected mostly by the business changes since driving for apps like Lyft and Uber is treated as independent contractor work.

Here’s what you need to know if you’re currently a rideshare driver or are thinking about driving to earn some extra cash.

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How to Get Started Charging with JUMP Bikes in San Francisco

Many drivers complain about the short-distance trips passengers request, since they don’t make us very much money and can sometimes take us away from surge or other busy zones. JUMP Bikes is one company looking to reduce those short mileage trips. In addition, JUMP Bikes is offering a charger program to UberEATS bike couriers, similar to Bird’s Charger program. RSG guest contributor Bryan Goebel explains what JUMP Bikes is, how it works, and the JUMP + UberEATS partnership.

If you’re interested in charging Jump bikes, you might also be interested in working for Uber, Uber Eats, Postmates, or Doordash

What is Jump Bikes

I’ve been riding a bicycle in San Francisco for more than 20 years, but when I first signed up to do UberEATS by bike, it was grueling work. UberEATS sent me up some of the city’s steepest streets. There were many times I had to conquer those hills on foot and even that wasn’t easy. I’m a stronger and fitter bike courier now, but during those sweaty moments I kept thinking: I sure wish I had an electric bike.

Related: What’s It Like to Deliver for UberEATS?

Many drivers complain about the short-distance trips passengers request, since they don't make us very much money and can sometimes take us away from surge or other busy zones. JUMP Bikes is one company looking to reduce those short mileage trips. We cover what JUMP Bikes is and more-

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Should You Rent Or Buy A Car For Uber? We Did The Math!

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In this article, we examine the cost to rent a vehicle for Uber & Lyft versus the cost to purchase a vehicle. This article is sponsored by our buddies over at QuickBooks Self-Employed whom support the site by sponsoring articles centered around the financial health of rideshare drivers on the site. If you’d like to run your business like a grown-up then check them out!

How many miles do you put on your car while rideshare driving? As more drivers track their miles, they’re beginning to find out, in some cases, that they’re putting a ton of miles on their cars. Some drivers are deciding it’s better to rent a car and not worry so much about mileage than to put that wear-and-tear on their vehicles. But are they really a good long-term commitment? Or is it cheaper to rent a car than it is to purchase one and pour maintenance and miles into it?

Let’s find out!

Should you rent or buy a car to drive for Uber, Lyft, etc?

Should you rent or buy a car to drive for Uber, Lyft, etc?

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