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What’s it Like Driving for UberXL and UberSELECT?

Harry here. It’s been a little while since we did an update on what it’s like driving for UberXL or UberSELECT, so when guest poster Monika Dean reached out to me about her XL and SELECT experience over the last two years, I knew I had to share her expertise with you. Keep reading to see if you can still make money driving for XL or SELECT, and if it’s worth the wear and tear on your vehicle. Do you drive for XL or SELECT? Leave a comment below and let us know what your experience has been.

It’s already been two years since I left my first comments on this website asking Harry if he thought I could make any money driving the UberXL/SELECT platform.  Naturally, the first thing most people ask me is, why drive for Uber? Can you even make any money driving a $70,000 luxury SUV with Uber? 

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The answer to that question is not so straightforward.  Yes, I have made money driving for UberXL/SELECT with my Audi Q7 luxury SUV.  It has had its setbacks as well, therefore it seems only appropriate I take you a little closer into the world of driving on the XL/SELECT platform.

Have you ever wondered what it's like driving for UberXL or Select - how much can drivers make, is the vehicle maintenance worth it, etc? Your q's answered!

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What’s It Like to be a Female Uber Driver in Vegas?

Harry here. I always like having guest posts from people whose driving experiences are different from mine, whether they’re in a small town or avoiding scary passengers. Today, April Mench from Las Vegas gives us her perspective on driving in Las Vegas as a female rideshare driver. Have an experience we haven’t covered? Pitch me your article idea and we may feature it here!

“Aren’t you afraid of driving strangers in your car?”

“You’re our first lady driver EVER!”

“You obviously go home before it gets late enough for all the drunks!”

As a rideshare driver who happens to be a woman, these are the things I hear on a daily basis when passengers get in my car. No one would ever guess that on weekend nights, long after Cinderella and most other drivers are snuggled home in their beds, I make my way up and down the most saturated stretch of Sin City, hauling late night revelers this way and that until the wee hours of the morning.

Ever wonder what it's like being a female driver in Las Vegas? April breaks down what you need to know as a driver about Vegas - during the day and night!

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8 Factors to Consider Before You Accept a Ride Request

Harry here. Many new drivers may think they have to push themselves to accept every ride while they’re online, but it can pay to be picky. Today, Atlanta Xcelence offers us a guest post from a relatively new driver’s perspective. AX has been driving in Atlanta for six months, and he’s going to discuss what you should consider before accepting a ride request.

It’s 5 a.m. and you’ve received a request that is 12 minutes away. Traffic is very light, and you guess it’s about 8-10 miles away. Should you accept it? Should you wait until a closer request comes in?

Well, it depends. After driving for a little over 6 months for both Uber and Lyft, I wanted to share 8 critical factors to consider before accepting a ride request. Let’s dive into this example and see what you should look for to help save you time and money.

What factors do you take into account before you accept a ride request? A reader from Atlanta shares his tips for new drivers.

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What Can Drivers Do if They Forgot to Track Their Mileage?

Harry here.  Uber and Lyft typically send out 1099s in early February, so hopefully you’ve been tracking all of your mileage!  But if not, we’ve teamed up with Stride Drive for a guest post to help you figure out how you can still claim all those lost miles.

This post was written by Stride’s Tade Anzolone, who heads up their tax and finance support and is a registered tax return preparer and 2017 Annual Filing Season Program Participant.

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First of all, don’t panic! Many drivers have faced the same situation of not completely tracking their business miles or simply not knowing what to track. Sometimes new drivers don’t get the heads-up that their mileage is deductible. Often, drivers don’t keep a mileage log for all of the miles they’re allowed to deduct for the year. [Read more…]