There are lots of folks who like to complain about rideshare driving but one question that rarely gets asked – why are they still doing it? Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur investigates some of the reasons drivers still drive for Uber and Lyft despite their complaints.

It seems that all the news about rideshare driving these days is bad.  Uber and Lyft are not profitable.  Drivers are sleeping in their cars. If you read some of the press, there are many drivers who can’t even make minimum wage.  Our driver pay has been cut in many different ways, from lower per-mile rates to reduced bonuses, to less profitable surge and personal power zones.

60 – 80 hours per week driving is not a safe way to make a living. So then why is it that those who are complaining the most continue to drive in these conditions? This article will delve into the mind of the rideshare driver and look for answers.

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Getting deactivated as an Uber/Lyft driver is no fun: oftentimes, it comes out of nowhere, with no explanation and no recourse and it could mean your livelihood is on the line. Today, RSG contributor Paula Gibbins shares some of the top reasons why drivers are deactivated and how you can get back on the road ASAP.

This post is sponsored by the consumer law firm of Francis & Mailman but, as always, all opinions are our own. We have been proud to partner with them for nearly a year now as they are helping a lot of drivers fight unfair deactivations AND get lost wages and settlements.

It’s scary to think that you can be deactivated at almost any time without warning. I mean for a lot of folks, the extra money they make from rideshare goes towards rent, school or putting food on the table. But why drivers can be deactivated has always been a bit of a mystery. Below, we’ll go through three of the main deactivation situations that drivers need to look out for and how you can get back on the road ASAP.

The reasons for being deactivated this article will cover include background check issues, passenger complaints (including scams that passengers use to get free rides) and issues with your vehicle registration or your “check-in photo” and the like.

One way to combat this right up front is to make sure you’re always signed up for both Uber and Lyft so you have a backup should anything go wrong with one or the other. That way, if Uber deactivates you, you can still work for Lyft and continue earning instead of essentially being out of a job. Unfair deactivation has even happened to RSG senior contributor Jay Cradeur who has 25,000+ rides and a 4.9 star rating – so if it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone.

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Are you driving a new (or new to you) car for rideshare? If so, you want to make sure it’s rideshare ready! Senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur shares his best tips on getting your car ready to go for Uber and Lyft driving below.

Whether you’re a brand new driver getting ready to take your first trip, or a veteran rideshare driver like me who just purchased a new car, one thing you will have to do is get it “rideshare ready.”  I recently shared all about my experience of selecting and purchasing a new car.

Ultimately I purchased a black 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid.  That is not the end of the story.  In order to drive your new car for Uber or Lyft, there are still five tasks you need to complete to be ready to take on passengers.  Let’s break it down.

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