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by Harry Campbell on March 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

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.

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by Harry Campbell on February 7, 2018 Leave a Comment

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.

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by Harry Campbell on June 28, 2017 30 Comments

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.

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by Harry Campbell on May 22, 2017 11 Comments

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.

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by Harry Campbell on March 31, 2017 27 Comments

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.

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