Tag: Rideshare

Lyft vs. Uber: What You Need to Know About Rideshare

Lyft vs. Uber: What You Need To Know About Rideshare

Uber and Lyft have been rideshare rivals for almost as long as ridesharing has been popular. Their continual attempts to one-up each other can occasionally prove beneficial for drivers. Most of the time, though, they appear about equal, for all intents and purposes.

So what is the difference between Uber and Lyft from the driver’s perspective? And, more importantly, which one is going to make you the most money?

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12 Reasons Why Food Delivery Can Be Better Than Rideshare

12 Reasons Why Food Delivery Can Be Better Than Rideshare

I used to combine rideshare and food delivery—Lyft and Uber with Caviar and Postmates in the mix. I don’t do that as much at the moment because of the Corona pandemic, of course. These days, the majority of my earnings are from food delivery. Rideshare demand has plummetted. Even in the past, when I combined food delivery and rideshare, I prioritized food deliveries. Here are my top 12 reasons why food delivery can be better than rideshare.

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7 cars for rideshare drivers

7 Great Rideshare Cars For Drivers

Are you a rideshare driver in the market for a new car? Okay, maybe not a new car—maybe just new to you. If you’re a rideshare driver, you know that your car means a lot. After all, you can’t do your job without it, right?

While everyone has different needs and preferences, here are a few tried and true vehicle options for rideshare drivers looking to get the most out of their car (and the money they paid for it).

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Uber X versus Uber X

How Much More Does Uber Black Pay Compare To Uber X?

Do you drive Uber X? Is your car no longer eligible for Uber or Lyft? Are you thinking of getting a new vehicle to do rideshare? Are you maybe considering driving Uber Black? I wondered how much more Uber Black pays than Uber X. Since 2015; I’ve primarily driven rideshare using Toyota Priuses (I’m on my third). And that tier is very saturated with drivers. I think I can earn more with Uber Black. To my surprise, the difference between Uber X and Uber Black pay was is significant.

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Spending more than 12 hours behind the wheel

What Happens When You Spend More Than 12 Hours Behind The Wheel?

If people can make long road trips by staying behind the wheel for more than 12 hours, so can you. But should you do it? Working as a rideshare and food delivery driver means you are sitting for hours on end. We all know that this is far from just being uncomfortable. It is hazardous to your health. It takes a chunk of focus from the next day you get behind the wheel when you are tired from the day before.

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