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Wand to drive for HopSkipDrive? What it’s like to be a CareDriver

By Doug H, Updated May 23, 2024 Leave a Comment

It seems like kids always need a ride, but parents can’t always be there to drive their children to and from every appointment. That’s where HopSkipDrive comes in: It’s a company that works with schools and government agencies to arrange rides for kids from thoroughly vetted drivers. Driving on the HopSkipDrive platform as a CareDriver […]

Originally Published September 22, 2023
Filed Under: Ridesharing

Openbay vs CarAdvise: Which is the best way to find car repair?

By Doug H, Updated March 30, 2023 Leave a Comment

Openbay and CarAdvise are services with a similar goal: To help you search for local automotive services, get upfront pricing estimates, and book services online. Each promises to save you time and money on car repair, and both offer a paid membership that promises even more savings. So how do the two stack up? Are […]

Originally Published March 30, 2023
Filed Under: Apps, Ridesharing

Openbay: Find affordable mechanics & get upfront repair quotes [Review]

By Doug H, Updated February 11, 2023 Leave a Comment

Note: We are affiliated with Openbay and may receive a commission for referring you. We personally tested Openbay and all opinions are our own. Anyone with a car knows that getting it serviced can be a frustrating, time-consuming process. You’re never sure if you’re being overcharged or when they can “fit you in” to service your vehicle. […]

Originally Published February 11, 2023
Filed Under: Apps, Ridesharing

Need a Lyft vehicle inspection? Find locations & schedule an affordable appointment

By Doug H, Updated April 29, 2025 1 Comment

Drivers in most states must complete a vehicle inspection at a state-certified facility to qualify to drive for Lyft. The inspection examines vehicle safety features like brakes, tire tread, lights, window glass, mirrors, and seat belts. You can schedule an inspection in the Lyft driver app, or you can print out the form and go […]

Originally Published December 15, 2022
Filed Under: Lyft, Ridesharing

Deactivated by Lyft? How to get reactivated and defend against false accusations

By Doug H, Updated January 15, 2025 43 Comments

Getting deactivated by Lyft is a devastating blow to any Lyft driver. Sometimes, it’s only a temporary suspension you can solve by updating a document or waiting for a countdown timer to end. Other times, deactivations can be permanent. Or they could lead to frustrating weeks of back-and-forth messages with Lyft support. If you’ve been […]

Originally Published July 26, 2022
Filed Under: Lyft, Ridesharing

See the average hourly, daily, and yearly earnings for Uber drivers!

By Doug H, Updated March 23, 2022 1 Comment

Figuring out how much Uber drivers really make is harder than you might think. Uber won’t give you any specific earnings numbers, and a lot of the info you see online may not be reliable. Tiktokkers and Youtubers might say they are making $50 an hour. Then someone who sounds smart on Reddit will say […]

Originally Published March 23, 2022
Filed Under: Ridesharing, Uber

The best gas cards & discounts for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash & Amazon Flex drivers

By Doug H, Updated September 18, 2023 Leave a Comment

Gas is one of your most significant expenses when you drive for apps like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Amazon Flex, and Spark. The gig companies don’t directly compensate drivers for gas—As a 1099 contractor, you are responsible for your own gas expenses. But the gig apps know how that gas is at the top of mind […]

Originally Published March 12, 2022
Filed Under: Amazon Flex, DoorDash, Lyft, Ridesharing, Uber, Uber Eats

Uber Premier for passengers & drivers: Prices, vehicle requirements, & more

By Doug H, Updated December 16, 2024 21 Comments

You may have heard of Uber Black, but did you know that Uber has another luxury option called Uber Premier, now available in many US cities? Uber Premier and Premier SUV are premium services that give you a ride in a luxury sedan or SUV with a highly-rated driver. Premier rides cost more than Uber […]

Originally Published January 27, 2022
Filed Under: Ridesharing, Uber

The top 8 free mileage tracking apps for self-employed drivers

By Doug H, Updated October 19, 2023 1 Comment

Note: This page contains affiliate links for the featured apps ➔ Skip to the Table: See the Best Mileage Tracking Apps You track your miles, right?! If you don’t, today is the best day to start. There are so many apps for it. There are almost too many to choose from, really. And why is […]

Originally Published December 6, 2021
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Ridesharing

The best times to deliver for Uber Eats, DoorDash, Instacart, Uber, Lyft and more [Real Data]

By Doug H, Updated September 1, 2021 1 Comment

Great flexibility comes with even greater uncertainty when you driver for apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart, Uber, and Lyft. You may be able to set your own hours and work whenever you want, but if you sign on at the wrong time you might not make as much as you need for the day. […]

Originally Published September 1, 2021
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Ridesharing

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