As of January 2020, Uber’s sign-up bonus can fluctuate by market and time of year, but brand new Uber drivers can typically expect to be offered a guarantee of $500-$1,000 if you sign up and do 50-100 rides within 30 days.
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Uber Driver Resources
59 Things Uber and Lyft Drivers Could Consider Having In Their Car Disclosure: this article contains affiliate links, a way for us to monetize our content so we can continue…
There are a lot of apps out there claiming to help rideshare drivers and today, senior RSG contributor Christian Perea covers the top driver apps that will make your job…
Like Lyft more than Uber? You’re not alone! This week, we’ve challenged senior RSG contributors Jay Cradeur and Christian Perea to explain why they like Lyft (Jay) and Uber (Christian)…
Harry here. For a lot of prospective drivers, signing up to drive with Uber can be a big step. And if you're looking to do it full time, there's even…
Have you ever gotten a ticket while rideshare driving? With all the driving we do as drivers, it's almost inevitable. But should you fight the ticket when you get it?…
Over the past few months, we’ve heard from numerous drivers who were running into problems with the Uber background check. In some cases, new Uber drivers were experiencing issues getting…
A lot of new drivers are surprised to find that Uber will hire almost anyone as long as you can pass a background check. Uber doesn’t discriminate when it comes…
Have you signed up to drive for Uber yet? Click here to sign up to drive for Uber Signing up for a variety of driving and delivering services is a great…
Christian here, This post is sponsored by FarePilot but as always, all thoughts, experiences, and opinions are my own. I wasn’t sure if I’d like the FarePilot app at first, but…
Click here to sign up to drive for Uber Click here to sign up to ride Uber as a passenger How old do you have to be to use Uber?…
It's a question almost every driver will get from passengers: I don't have a car seat, but can I bring along my ? Today, we have a guest post from…
Ever wonder how some drivers can make so much driving for Uber and Lyft? We had senior RSG contributor Jay Cradeur explain his strategies for how he makes $1,900 driving…
Back in December, RSG contributor Jay Cradeur was deactivated by Uber for seemingly no reason. Jay chronicled the saga here, and today he has an update for us: he’s been…
It's tough comparing one Uber driver's income to another because there are so many factors that go into it. In my mind though, when and where you drive are what…
Update (1/2020): We just released a brand new report examining the recent ridehail changes at LAX - you can read more about it here. Harry here. After the party hours, airport…
Uber Car Requirements
In this updated article, RSG contributor Paula Gibbins shares the absolute best dash cam for Uber drivers, Lyft drivers and more. Over the years, we've reviewed a variety of dash…
Want to drive for Lyft but don’t have a car that qualifies? Let Rideshare Rental get you out on the road fast with their rideshare-approved vehicles. Learn more about the…
Today’s post comes from reader Tom, who contacted RSG to let us know his experience with Lyft’s insurance agent, Marsh Risk & Insurance Services. His story, outlined below, shows what…
Harry here. I get a lot of questions from people asking for my advice on the "best car" to buy as a rideshare driver. While there's a lot that goes…
If you want to mount your phone in an easy to use and convenient way while driving, look no further than a phone mount for your car's dashboard. If you…
Most drivers are able to sign up and pass Uber’s background check just fine, but not everyone knows about Uber’s car requirements. UberX, UberXL and UberSelect all allow you to…
Uber Car Insurance
Best Car Insurance Options for Uber Drivers and Lyft Drivers If you're looking for the best rideshare insurance in 2020, we've made it easy to learn about the options in…
If you've recently gotten into an accident while driving for Uber/Lyft, we recommend speaking with Bryant Greening, an attorney at LegalRideshare – (312)767-7950. Head to the Uber Accident Lawyer page to learn more. If you want…
Uber & Lyft car and driver insurance can be a confusing topic, one that many drivers ignore. However, it’s important to pay attention to the insurance options out there. If…
As we’ve covered many times on The Rideshare Guy, insurance (getting it, paying for it, using it, etc.) can be confusing. However, RSG contributor Melissa Berry is here to break down the important…
Uber Income & Pay
If you were able to make more money than an average day of driving rideshare, would you? If your answer is yes, you may be interested in this article, where…
How to Make More Money With Uber Lots of our readers have been asking us how to make more money with Uber. There seems to be this notion out in…
You may have read Jay Cradeur’s story about how to screen calls to make more money while driving for Uber. You may also be worried that cancelling too much could lead…
Vugo was one of the first companies on the rideshare advertising scene a few years ago and since that time, we’ve seen a plethora of other advertising companies come and go. Combined,…
Are you a part-time Uber or Lyft driver? If so, you're probably wondering how you can maximize your time on the road to earn the most in the least amount…
How Much Does Uber Pay? If you’re looking to get rich from driving for Uber, you’re probably going to be a little disappointed. But if you’re looking to make a…
Most drivers don't offer snacks and candy but Cargo is a new start-up that provides drivers with a vending machine full of snacks (and other goodies) and pays drivers to hand…
Harry here. There's been a lot of buzz around tipping lately, so we sent RSG senior contributor Christian Perea out onto the roads armed with a couple tipping signs to…
Have you heard about Uber’s new Rewards Debit Card? If not, we’ve got you covered. RSG contributor Melissa Berry will cover what the debit card is, what its benefits are,…
Uber Driver Taxes
👉 Tip: the most important tools during tax season are TurboTax to file your taxes and a mileage tracking app to keep track of your miles! And if you want…
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…
Maximizing your deductions at tax time will save you a ton of money, but in order to do that, you'll need the best mileage tracking app. We tried all of…
You may not have realized it when you first signed up to drive, but as a new rideshare driver, you're technically a business owner too now. And while running your own…
Uber App
Uber is releasing a new way to reward drivers with increased earnings and discounts on everything from gas to college tuition. This new program is called Uber Pro, and today,…
In this Throwback Classic post, we’re talking about Uber Comfort. We covered Uber Comfort a few months ago, and now Uber is rolling out Uber Comfort to more cities. RSG…
Have you ever wished you could see where your passenger is going before you accept the ride? It’s one of many features drivers wish Uber and Lyft would add, but…
Recently, we featured a guest post from the perspective of a Chicago driver affected by Lyft’s potential new changes to Prime Time. A lot of of drivers understandably have many questions…
Have you noticed the scheduled rides feature on your Uber or Lyft apps? Turns out, it can be a pretty useful tool for planning your rides - if it works.…
11/25/19: We've gotten reports from drivers that the Uber driver app has been down all morning for drivers across the country (4:30 am -7:30 am PT) - you can get…
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…
Harry here. Today, RSG contributor Ezra Dubroff takes a look at the Uber Quest program and shares his best tips and tricks for maximizing your income while doing it! Click…
The Uber Destination Filter is a new feature that drivers have been anticipating a long time. It was actually first available on Sidecar's app and then Lyft, but never worked that…
Uber Scams
A few years ago, we covered the top ten ways passengers were scamming drivers for free rides. Many of those scams are still relevant, so go check out that post…
Harry here. Although Uber's Instant Pay and Lyft's Express Pay options have been hugely popular with drivers, there are some scams and fraud issues drivers should be aware of. Today,…
Harry here. Uber isn't legally allowed to provide training to its drivers but one issue that can actually get you deactivated as a driver is refusing a ride for a…
