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Not getting rides or orders in Surge & Peak Pay Zones? What’s going on

By Doug H, Updated October 18, 2023 8 Comments

During busy times, apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash use limited-time bonuses and incentives to motivate drivers to get out on the road. DoorDash has Peak Pay and Challenges, Uber & Uber Eats have Quest, Boost, and Surge. For Peak Pay and Surge, the apps will say, “Demand is high! Drive right now and earn […]

Originally Published July 5, 2021
Filed Under: Delivery Gigs, Ridesharing

Uber Eats drivers: How to switch to Uber rideshare!

By Doug H, Updated June 11, 2025 21 Comments

Let’s say you are a delivery driver with Uber Eats, but you want to start giving rides to passengers on Uber’s rideshare services. What’s the process? There is no official, easy, one-click process to switch from delivery to rideshare. To start giving rides, you have to contact Uber and ask to enable ridesharing on your […]

Originally Published April 22, 2021
Filed Under: Ridesharing, Uber, Uber Eats

Double charged by Lyft? What to do about overcharges, fraud, and more

By Doug H, Updated October 11, 2023 54 Comments

Surprise charges and overpayments are some of the most frustrating problems for Lyft users. Look at the comments section of our article on how to contact Lyft customer service to see dozens of complaints about duplicate charges, overcharges, or rides that never occurred. The good news is that you can report overcharges and request a […]

Originally Published April 19, 2021
Filed Under: Lyft, Ridesharing

You can’t request a specific driver on Uber or delivery apps, but there are workarounds

By Doug H, Updated March 22, 2023 Leave a Comment

Anyone who has used a delivery or rideshare app has had at least one amazing experience where their driver went above and beyond to provide amazing service. Is there a way to request that specific driver again? Can you pick favorites? Most delivery and rideshare apps don’t allow you to request a specific driver. You […]

Originally Published February 21, 2021
Filed Under: Delivery Apps, Ridesharing

Here’s what happens when your car gets too old for Uber & Lyft

By Doug H, Updated June 11, 2025 51 Comments

Did you know that your car can age out of Uber & Lyft? Even if your car is currently new enough to qualify, Uber & Lyft update their vehicle requirements every year and your car can become too old to qualify. When your car is too old for the the current vehicle requirements, you won’t […]

Originally Published January 5, 2021
Filed Under: Ridesharing, Uber

Is RideShare Mechanic Worth it? Virtual Vehicle Inspections for Uber & Lyft

By Doug H, Updated March 30, 2020 Leave a Comment

Vehicle inspections are one of the hassles that Uber and Lyft drivers dislike the most. Uber and Lyft require that drivers have their vehicle inspected either at an Uber/Lyft hub or at a state-certified facility, and it can be a confusing process. Enter the innovators: A company called RideShare Mechanic now offers online vehicle inspections […]

Originally Published March 30, 2020
Filed Under: Ridesharing

What Drivers Need to Know about Rideshare Insurance

By Doug H, Updated October 30, 2019 5 Comments

Editor’s Note: This article was created in collaboration with The Simple Dollar If you are interested in working for a rideshare service (or are working for one currently), you know that it’s a great way to make some extra money. But there’s a hidden factor that the rideshare companies don’t always discuss: insurance. Typical auto […]

Originally Published October 30, 2019
Filed Under: Lyft, Ridesharing, Uber

RideYellow is an on-demand Taxi app in the age of Uber

By Doug H, Updated January 31, 2024 2 Comments

Uber and Lyft have two major things going for them: Their apps, and their low cost.  Yellow cabs may not be able to compete with cut-rate Uber and Lyft pricing, but they are beginning to compete in the app arena. RideYellow is an app that lets you request and pay for a yellow taxi. RideYellow […]

Originally Published August 21, 2019
Filed Under: Apps, Ridesharing

Must-Have Gear for Every Rideshare & Delivery Driver

By Doug H, Updated July 27, 2022 13 Comments

Note: This article contains affiliate links to Amazon. If you purchase any of the products listed on this page, we may receive a commission. A smartphone and a car is all you need to drive for Uber & Lyft, right? That may be technically true, but there is other equipment you need if yo want […]

Originally Published May 28, 2019
Filed Under: Ridesharing

Explaining every feature in the Lyft driver and passenger apps!

By Doug H, Updated April 22, 2024 54 Comments

Did you know that Lyft has two apps? There is one for drivers and one for passengers. Passengers use the app to request rides, and drivers use it to accept rides, navigate to passengers, and handle other driver issues like their pay, vehicles, and insurance. There are a lot of interesting features inside both Lyft […]

Originally Published February 16, 2019
Filed Under: Lyft, Ridesharing

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