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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

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

Harry here.  Uber and Lyft typically send out 1099s by January 31st, so hopefully you’ve been tracking all of your mileage!  But if not, we’ve teamed up with Stride Tax 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 Anzalone, who heads up their tax and finance support and is an Enrolled Agent with the IRS.

What can drivers do for their taxes if they forgot to track mileage? It turns out, there are still ways you can figure out your miles for 2017 - tips here!:

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Good Ole PIE Is The Reason Why I Prefer UberEATS Only!

One thing I’ve always liked about ridesharing, delivery, etc. is the freedom and flexibility it offers to let people make money on their own terms. Is ridesharing or delivery for everyone? No. Should everyone drive rideshare/delivery full-time? No. But is it a terrific option for people to do in their free time to earn some extra cash, pursue their interests and/or pay off bills? I think so. Today, we have a guest post from Carla D. Laskey about why she drives for UberEATS only and how PIE was a part of her decision.

This title may have you scratching your head and wondering what in the world pie has to do with an UberEATS-only delivery driver. Well, I don’t know about you, but every now and then I love a good ole warm slice of delicious pie coupled with a piping hot cup of coffee… Anyway, back to why I prefer being an UberEATs delivery driver only vs. driving people on UberX.

One thing I’ve always liked about ridesharing, delivery, etc. is the freedom and flexibility it offers to let people make money on their own terms. Is ridesharing or delivery for everyone? No. Should everyone drive rideshare/delivery full-time? No. But is it a terrific option for people to do in their free time to earn some extra cash, pursue their interests and/or pay off bills? I think so. Today, we have a guest post from Carla D. Laskey about why she drives for UberEATS only and how PIE was a part of her decision.

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

Harry here.  Uber and Lyft typically send out 1099s by January 31st, so hopefully you’ve been tracking all of your mileage!  But if not, we’ve teamed up with Stride Tax 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 Anzalone, who heads up their tax and finance support and is an Enrolled Agent with the IRS.

What can drivers do for their taxes if they forgot to track mileage? It turns out, there are still ways you can figure out your miles for 2017 - tips here!:

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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? 

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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