Getting access to a qualifying car is one of the biggest hurdles that prevents many people from becoming a driver for Uber, Lyft and other delivery apps. Most drivers who want the job either don’t have a car, or won’t put long and hard miles on their personal vehicle. Many services have emerged to meet […]
Need a car to drive for Uber or Lyft? Should you buy, rent, or lease?
What should you do when you want to drive for Uber but you don’t have a car to use? Ideally you’ll already have your own car that qualifies for an Uber service, but many drivers will have to buy, lease, or rent a car to use for ride sharing jobs. What’s the best choice? You […]
What Uber drivers can expect from GoGoGrandparent requests
Uber drivers have started to notice unusual text messages from a service called GoGrandparent following regular ride requests that say your passenger is an elderly person who may need some extra assistance. Drivers might be caught off guard by GoGoGrandparent requests or think it’s a scam, so I want to describe the service and let you know what to expect […]
Use GoGoGrandparent to call an Uber for elderly parents without smartphones
Ever since Uber and other ridesharing apps came around, advocates for the elderly and disabled recognized rideshare as a concept that could greatly benefit older people who can no longer drive. But older people have missed out on the rideshare revolution so far because Uber and Lyft require a smartphone, a data plan, and the ability […]
What’s the the fastest way to contact Uber customer service?
When it comes to getting a ride and paying for it, the Uber app typically works really well. But if you ever have a problem that requires help from Uber customer service, you may find that Uber has put up big walls between you and customer service that make it seem nearly impossible to get real […]
Real data shows how much Uber drivers make. See the results!
Finding out how much Uber drivers actually make in 2017 isn’t very easy. The information Uber publishes about driver income is usually misleading, and most of what’s available online comes from drivers who use optimistic numbers to try to sign up new drivers. And on driver forums and Facebook groups, drivers either post their worst day ever to […]
Uber drivers can get in-person help at these live Uber offices
Every Uber driver or applicant who has ever tried to contact Uber knows that there is no phone support and no live chat. They even phased out direct email support. You can message Uber in the app or at help.uber.com, but the most typical response you’ll get when you message Uber is a copy/pasted answer straight out […]
Can you bring your pet into an Uber? What about service dogs?
Does Uber allow dogs? It’s becoming more common for people to travel around the city with dogs, but are you allowed to bring your dog or cat into an Uber? Most Uber drivers will allow you to bring a small pet into their car, but drivers expect you to call them in advance to ask for permission. If […]
Driving with an LLC or Corp? How to send your EIN to Uber or Lyft
Most Uber and Lyft drivers are sole proprietors who will report their ride share earnings on their Schedule C tax form, but some of you may have an LLC or corporation that your prefer to operate under. It’s a smart move — by taking your Uber and Lyft earnings under the umbrella of a corporation, you […]
Need to contact Uber? How Uber drivers can get real answers from Uber
Support for Uber drivers has never been great. Questions can take anywhere from an hour to a few days to get a response, and often the response is a copied and pasted auto reply that doesn’t directly address your question. Support for drivers got even worse once Uber stopped accepting emails to support@uber.com and all […]
