Big changes are coming to the Zero Emissions incentive program for Uber drivers! Drivers will no longer receive $1 for every eligible ride. Instead, the new incentive pays $210 for 200 eligible EV rides every 30 days. The new Zero Emissions incentive goes live on April 11th. The new bonus is a pay cut for […]
Quest bonuses on Uber: How they work, and how to get more
The standard pay on Uber isn’t always enough to motivate you to go out and drive, but a good bonus promotion can help you get the maximum value out of your time on the road. The most common bonuses are Surge, Quest, and Boost. For this article, let’s focus on the Quest promotion. Quests are […]
The schedule for Uber Eats drivers in NYC: See the ‘Planner’ system
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 […]
Uber deducted money from drivers! About the ‘miscellaneous adjustment’ error
In December, thousands of Uber drivers got this surprising message: “An incorrect payment was made to your account…and the overpayment amount will be subtracted from your balance.” Translation: “We gave you too much money and now we’re taking it away.” As you can imagine, many drivers aren’t happy to be losing that money. And it […]
Renting a car to drive for Uber? See earnings estimates!
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 […]
What NYC delivery workers can learn from Prop 22 in California
It’s official: All food delivery workers in New York City must now earn a minimum wage. According to the new law, delivery companies can pay delivery workers $17.96 per hour or 50 cents per active minute. Uber Eats and DoorDash chose the latter option: Workers must now earn 50 cents per active minute, or $29.93 […]
Renting a car through Uber? See how the prices compare to booking direct
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 […]
Uber drivers hate when passengers do this! 10 pet peeves
Ever wondered what really grinds your Uber driver’s gears? As an Uber driver myself, these are the 10 biggest pet peeves that drive me and my fellow drivers crazy while we’re out on the road. You might be guilty of some of these if your passenger rating is lower than you think it should be. […]
How to use Uber Connect to send, receive, or return a package!
Did you know you can send or receive a package using the Uber app? The service is called Uber Connect, and it’s a great option for instant on-demand delivery. And now Uber Connect has another convenient feature for online shoppers: You can return a package to a shipping center like a FedEx store, UPS store, […]
Most rides in a day on Uber/Lyft? This driver did 65 trips!
How many rides can an Uber or Lyft driver do in a day? At a typical rate of 3 rides per hour in a busy market, most drivers will do 25–30 rides on their longest day. But a reader in San Luis Obispo, California did 65 rides in one 12-hour day, earning $813! That is […]
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