Road congestion is not an uncommon thing in the 21st century. And as the world population is increasing so are vehicles getting jam-packed on the road day by day. In fact, according to a report by Green Car Reports, there will be about two billion cars on the road by 2035. Overpopulation leads to many ills in society. Examples are environmental degradation, traffic congestion, road accidents, and many more. Enter rideshare. Ridesharing is a wonderful way to combat this phenomenon. Because it creates opportunities for earning income through car ownership. Simply take advantage of rideshare platforms or apps.

What Is Ridesharing?

Ridesharing is an arrangement in which a passenger travels in a private vehicle driven by its owner, for free (hitchhiking) or for a fee (TNC), especially as arranged by means of a website or app. It’s a key concept in reducing road congestion and unhealthy living among commuters.

If you are thinking of where to start to earn an income with rideshare, these are the best ridesharing apps to make money giving rides in 2021 (and well into the future)

Uber 

Uber is by far the famous ride-hailing app in the industry. It has its footprints in over 630 cities across the globe and has over 7 million drivers. When talking about reliability and convenience, Uber is your go-to app. Its options include UberX, UberBlack, UberPool, UberXL, and Uber SUV.

Lyft

Lyft is the second-largest rideshare app in the US market after Uber. It is present in its over 300 cities in the US. If you like a sense of community, Lyft is a better platform for drivers than Uber. Uber can feel more transactional than Lyft because Uber’s mantra is “everyone’s private driver”. Lyft on the other hand is building a “community of drivers and riders”. Same service. Different branding. Different driver experience. 

Gett

Gett is another carpooling service that is widely available in the US and other parts of the world. It was originally called GetTaxi before it changed its name to Gett. It has 15000+ corporate clients around the world.

Curb

Curb works in a similar way as Uber and Lyft. It provides its services to commuters who are eager to get to their destinations on time.

BlaBlaCar

BlaBlaCar is an online marketplace for carpooling. It is located in France and is one of the biggest leading long-distance carpooling services in Europe. This platform is ideal in regions that have a high density of large cities. 

All of these platforms have similar features that results in extra pay for drivers. For example, Uber has Surge Pricing when demand outstripes the supplies of drivers in an area. Lyft has Prime Time pricing. Generally tipping policies favor drivers as most if not all of the tips goes to drivers across all platforms. 

Signing Up With Rideshare Apps

The rideshare industry has matured quite a bit to the point that signing up as a driver with most rideshare apps is almost uniform. For a general guide on how to sign up for to drive for rideshare apps, check out this write-up:

Gig 101: What Is Ridesharing? How Does Lyft And Uber Work?

Conclusion

Traditionally car ownership comes with expenses and a depreciating asset as the car loses values over time. Rideshare apps can turn car ownership into an earning opportunity. If you’re just starting out and want to find a perfect rideshare service for yourself, to make money as a gig driver, these are the most stable platforms. Make sure you understand the vehicle requirements for each platform and have valid insurance and up to date vehicle registration.