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Charged a fee on Lyft? See how to request a refund!

By Doug H, Updated January 11, 2024 3 Comments

Have you ever gotten a surprise fee after a Lyft ride? Maybe you got charged for cancelling a ride, or you paid a few dollars more for making your driver wait. Lyft has several fees that every customer should know about—some built into the cost of every ride, and some that you’ll only see if […]

Originally Published January 11, 2024
Filed Under: Lyft

Amazon Flex support options: How to call, chat, and email customer service!

By Doug H, Updated December 16, 2024 2 Comments

Amazon makes it easy to call or chat with Flex support while you’re out on a delivery: All you have to do is tap the Help button in the upper corner to call or start a live chat. But when you aren’t actively doing deliveries, you have to take extra steps to contact Amazon and […]

Originally Published January 3, 2024
Filed Under: Amazon Flex, Delivery Gigs

The schedule for Uber Eats drivers in NYC: See the ‘Planner’ system

By Doug H, Updated January 30, 2024 Leave a Comment

In New York City, Uber Eats now uses a scheduling system called the “Planner.” You may not be able to sign on and deliver if you don’t schedule any hours! Here’s what’s going in: In response to a minimum earnings law in NYC, Uber created a scheduling system to limit the number of couriers who […]

Originally Published December 13, 2023
Filed Under: Uber

Renting a car to drive for Uber? See earnings estimates!

By Doug H, Updated August 5, 2025 Leave a Comment

How much can you actually earn if you rent a car to drive for Uber? After paying for the rental—which runs around $300 per week—how much profit is left? It’s not always an easy question to answer because driver earnings are unpredictable and vary substantially from market to market. But now Uber provides their own […]

Originally Published December 6, 2023
Filed Under: Uber

Renting a car through Uber? See how the prices compare to booking direct

By Doug H, Updated August 5, 2025 Leave a Comment

Did you know that Uber customers can rent a car through the Uber app? With the rental car feature on Uber, you can book a rental from major national brands like Hertz, Avis, Budget, Thrifty and more. Book in the Uber app, then pick up your rental at the rental car lot. Booking an on-demand […]

Originally Published December 4, 2023
Filed Under: Uber

Priority Mode on Lyft is back! Can it help you earn more?

By Doug H, Updated December 1, 2023 Leave a Comment

Priority Mode has been a feature in the Lyft driver app since August 2020, but it briefly went away in many cities. Now, Priority Mode is back again and available in more cities than ever. Here’s how it works: When you turn on Priority Mode, you’ll be prioritized to get more ride requests than other […]

Originally Published December 1, 2023
Filed Under: Lyft

Paid wait time on Spark? “This trip is eligible for additional earnings”

By Doug H, Updated November 9, 2023 7 Comments

Many Spark drivers waiting to pick up a curbside order have seen a confusing popup: “This trip is now eligible for additional earnings. Since the order hasn’t been loaded yet, you’ll get additional earnings for completing the delivery.” Here’s the confusion: Spark doesn’t say exactly how much extra earnings you will get, and the final […]

Originally Published November 9, 2023
Filed Under: Spark

Flat rate pay on Uber Eats: Is it better than earning per order?

By Doug H, Updated October 24, 2023 Leave a Comment

Uber Eats is rolling out a new way for delivery drivers to get paid. It’s called “flat rates,” and it gives you the option to earn an hourly rate from the moment you accept a delivery until you complete it. Instead of being paid a flat upfront fare, you’ll be compensated for your time working […]

Originally Published October 24, 2023
Filed Under: Uber Eats

How to use Uber Courier to send, receive, or return a package!

By Doug H, Updated January 13, 2025 2 Comments

Did you know you can send or receive a package using the Uber app? The service is called Courier, and it’s a great option for on-demand delivery. And now Uber Courier has another convenient feature for online shoppers: You can return a package to a shipping center like a FedEx store, UPS store, or the […]

Originally Published October 10, 2023
Filed Under: Uber

What DashLink orders are like on DoorDash: Package delivery with surprising pay!

By Doug H, Updated June 9, 2025 6 Comments

Have you ever seen a DashLink lable on an order request? Dashlink deliveries are a lot different than the everyday restaurant delivery. On a DashLink order, you pick up multiple packages from one location—like a DashMart— then deliver each package to a different location. DashLink offers are typically longer delivery routes. The orders that we […]

Originally Published October 5, 2023
Filed Under: DoorDash

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  • The Spark app can lock your account for cancelling orders!
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  • Uber requirements: See the oldest vehicle you can drive in every US state
  • Batched shopping orders on Spark: Shop for two customers at the same time!
  • Driverless Waymo cars are delivering Uber Eats orders!

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