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by Christian Perea on November 21, 2016 135 Comments

HyreCar Review: Is HyreCar Legit?

Harry here. One of the biggest requirements holding a lot of new and prospective rideshare drives back is an eligible rideshare vehicle. Today, senior RSG contributor Christian Perea takes a look at a popular new rental service called Hyrecar.

These days there are lots of different options for drivers in need of a rideshare eligible vehicle. But figuring out which one makes the most sense for your personal situation can be a daunting task. In the past, we’ve reviewed Uber’s Xchange leasing program and Lyft’s Express Drive Program, but today we’re going to talk about one of the most popular private companies renting vehicles to rideshare drivers called HyreCar.

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We’ve received a lot of questions from drivers about HyreCar so we did some research, talked to the company and spoke with drivers who have used the service to put together this HyreCar review. So here’s what we found: [Read more…]

by Christian Perea on August 3, 2016 37 Comments

What’s It Like To Deliver for Caviar?

Harry here. If all you’ve ever done is rideshare, you could be missing out on a whole different experience with delivery. Today, senior RSG contributor Christian Perea talks about his recent experience signing up for the food delivery company Caviar and gives us a behind the scenes look at his first few deliveries.

We’ve talked a lot on the blog about the importance of diversifying your income with other rideshare services. But over the past year, a lot of that focus has shifted to delivery companies. Delivery is a great option for drivers because it is a different experience and a different industry than rideshare. And although the space is equally crowded with companies that you can work for, today I want to talk about one that’s been flying under the radar: Caviar.

I recently signed up to do Caviar delivery in San Francisco to see what the company was like and how they would stack up with the competition. There is no doubt that a lot has changed on DoorDash and Postmates over the last year for drivers, and many say these changes have been for the worse. It seems like these two companies are running into a lot of the same same pitfalls as Uber and Lyft with lower pay, too many couriers and so forth. But as it turns out, not every delivery company is the same. [Read more…]

by Jonathan Knope on July 13, 2016 14 Comments

Top Phone Mounts For Rideshare Drivers

Harry here. I’m always surprised when I take a ride as an Uber passenger and see my driver staring at his lap for directions. Come on guys, get a phone mount! Today, RSG contributor Jonathan Knope is going to help with that decision as he reviews some of the most popular phone mounts on the market for rideshare drivers.

Phone mounts are a staple of rideshare drivers everywhere. Having your directions available hands-free is not only important for safety, but it can even help your ratings. Passengers like to feel safe, and if they see you staring at your lap all the time, they may not give out those all-important five stars.

Recently we had the opportunity to compare a selection of popular phone mounts. Check out the video below or read on to see the full review.

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by Harry Campbell on May 25, 2016 33 Comments

11 Products That Every Rideshare Driver Should Be Carrying

Let’s face it: Ridesharing ain’t easy. The passengers we encounter range anywhere from “quiet and polite” to “drunk and incoherent” – and the ones who fall into that last category can be tough to deal with when you’re out there on your own.

When I first started driving, I thought all I would need was my car, my phone, and a steady hand on the wheel. While that’s technically true, I’ve found that it really pays off to be prepared for the variety of different situations one can encounter on the road. Now, I can’t imagine hitting the road without these supplies. Here, in order of importance, are the 11 most helpful items you can add to your ridesharing setup.

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by Christian Perea on May 4, 2016 25 Comments

How to Make More Money Driving for Uber – A Weeknight Out in San Francisco

Harry here. Tax time is over but one thing I learned from all the questions I got is that drivers are still leaving a lot of money on the table when it comes to deductions. Today, RSG senior contributor Christian Perea details a recent night of driving and shows exactly how you can track your deductions and save on taxes using a new 100% free app called Stride Drive.

Seems like everybody these days wants to know how to make more money driving for Uber. But it turns out, one of the easiest ways to make more money without spending more time behind the wheel is to not donate half your paycheck to the government. Taxes may not be super sexy, but if you play the game right, you could owe close to nothing at tax time. In this post, I’m going to show you how using Stride Drive.

You might know some of this already, but stay with me. First off, pretty much anything you spend money on while on the clock is something you can write off – your mileage (this is the biggest one), water bottles and candy for passengers, tolls, parking, your cell phone, your meals, music apps … you get the idea. One little known fact about mileage tracking – not only can you count the miles while you have a passenger in your car, but you can count the miles between passengers too. That’s huge.

Many try and track all these things manually. They find themselves scribbling notes down in a notebook, on the backs of receipts, it gets messy. Others may solely rely on Uber but they will only provide your on-trip mileage at the end of the year. In in this piece, I’m going to talk about my experience using Stride Drive, a free app that simplifies all of this. [Read more…]