Lyft Now Guarantees Drivers 70% of the Fare
Lyft is ensuring that its drivers, who have complained about pay transparency, will earn at least 70% of rider fares each week and will know exactly the breakdown of where the rider’s fare goes.
How Will the Gig Economy Protect You From Coronavirus/COVID-19?
The WHO declared the Coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic on March 11th. Companies across the U.S. have sent workers home. But what are companies like Uber, Lyft, and Postmates doing to protect their customers and drivers?
Postmates Announces Non-Contact Deliveries
Not only are these new non-contact deliveries following the guidelines set forth by the CDC regarding the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, but they should allow for easier and faster deliveries, allowing drivers to earn more while staying safe.
Delivery Gigs: High Demand & Better Social Distancing
Drivers been reporting that delivery gigs have picked up drastically and are paying quite well, due to people stocking up and not wanting to leave their homes. Maybe switching to delivery is the way to go while we wait for things to blow over.
Coronavirus Causes Uber to Close Greenlight Hubs
Uber closes greenlight hubs for drivers amid COVID-19 outbreak On Friday, March 13th, 2020 Uber announced that it would be temporarily closing it’s local support centers to protect drivers and its staff. This is to remain in effect until April 6th, unless otherwise stated.
Best Gig for Dog Lovers: Rover Pet Sitting
Are you a pet lover looking for a new side hustle? Rover® is the nation’s largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers. This app pairs pet-lovers with pet-owners to make sure that every furry friend is well cared for.
Riders Can Now Discreetly Report Drivers During Trips
The next phase of the battle between service user and service provider comes with Uber’s new reporting feature (released in the US & Canada in February 2020), which allows riders to report driver issues in real-time during their trip.
Uber Drivers Get Paid to Use The Play Octopus Tablet
Drivers are able to make up to $100 per month just for having this free tablet in their car while doing rideshare. Drivers get bonuses too, based on how much their passengers interact with the tablet. Those bonuses are in addition to the $100. In addition to the extra earnings from high scores and advertisements, drivers report that this new source of entertainment inspires better conversation, higher driver ratings, and better tips.
The Top 4 Bathroom Finder Apps for Drivers
Whether you are in a busy urban area or far out in the burbs it can be a challenge to find a good bathroom stop when doing rideshare or delivery. Off hours and unfamiliar locations can make this even trickier. These 4 apps help you know where to go.
Don’t Overpay for Your Next Car
Are you thinking about trading in your current vehicle and buying a new car? While it may be tempting to pull the trigger on a new ride, consider the following before heading out to the dealership.
Rideshare Rental Guide: How to Rent a Car for Uber or Lyft
When you start doing rideshare or delivery, you’ll want to make sure you have a reliable, durable, and attractive vehicle. If you’re struggling to figure out the “ride” part of rideshare, it might be time to check out these rental options for Uber and Lyft Drivers.
Free Webinar: Filing Your Taxes as a Rideshare Driver
Kenneth W. Boyd is a former Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Auditor, Tax Preparer and College Professor. Boyd brings a wealth of business experience to financial education. In this webinar, Ken covers: Writing off expenses, Understanding your 1099 form, The Uber year end summary, & more …
Credit Karma Offering 100% Free Tax Filing
A few years ago Credit Karma launched a free credit monitoring service to help you get your finances on track. They didn’t have any hidden fees, just good advice and a good service with some advertising designed to help you meet your financial goals. Now, they’re taking that business model and helping consumers file their taxes online – for FREE.
