Thrive as an Uber and Lyft rideshare driver.
Four Years of Uber Driver Data and Stories
It’s been a crazy four years as an Uber driver. Check out all my stats and hear how it all started.
Wrongful Uber and Lyft rideshare Driver Deactivations Suck!
Uber and Lyft have been notifying me about GPS spoofing and letting me know about their new deactivation process due to the New York lawsuit.
Preserving Our Independence as Uber and Lyft Rideshare Drivers
It’s better to be a free independent contractor than an employee with benefits.
Uber turned $8 in 8 cents - Uber and Lyft Rideshare Driver Problems
Passengers promise a tip if Uber drivers wait. However, if we don’t get a tip it costs us a lot of money. Worse, there’s no way of knowing if the passenger tipped.
Tips for Tips for Uber and Lyft Rideshare Drivers
Tips are important. Here are a few things I think about to get more tips.
Uber CEO Admits to Wage Discrimination
Is Uber’s behavior wage discrimination illegal? Is it unfair to rideshare drivers?
Realistic Expectations - Daily Drive 18
Do you have realistic expectations as a rideshare driver?
Uber's Upcoming Earnings Can be Good for Drivers
Uber winning on the stock market doesn’t mean it’s bad for drivers.
14 February Uber Protest is a Half Measure - Daily Drive 16
If you really want to protest Uber and Lyft, shut down the apps today and don’t turn them on until you get your demands met.
Golden Rule
Imagine a crap driver in a crap car and offering a crap ride. In contrast, there's my service, where every detail is catered to perfection. If both scenarios end with a five-star rating and a tip, the value of these stars becomes meaningless. Such indiscriminate generosity paints a misleading picture for Uber, potentially affecting the app's ability to maintain quality standards and every driver gets paid the same.
Challenges and Realities of the Gig Economy: Insights from an Uber Driver's Perspective
Do you have a gig worker mindset?
Shocking Uber Take Rate - Driver Rents Hertz Telsa
I rented an Uber Tesla though Hertz and got 90% of the fare driving today.
Uber Driver Safety: Understanding and Mitigating Risks
Safety is the most important thing Uber drivers need to think about.
Swapping My Prius for a Tesla as an Uber Driver
I hit a deer in my Prius and rented a Tesla through Uber. It’s been good so far.
Uber Driver Thoughts on the Department of Labor Ruling (Video)
Should we be employees? I don’t want to be!
Navigating the Roads and Regulations: My Take on the Department of Labor's Upcoming Ruling
I don't want to be an employee. The allure of being a rideshare driver for me, and many like me, lies in the flexibility and autonomy it offers. I cherish the ability to turn my app on, decide when I want to drive, choose my preferred company for the day, and pick the trips I want. This freedom is non-negotiable for me.
The Surprising Benefits of Taking 'Crap' Uber Trips
Most drivers steer clear of short, low-paying trips, but I've discovered a counterintuitive strategy that works wonders. These trips, often perceived as unprofitable and inconvenient, are actually hidden gems in your daily hustle. Let me explain why.
Navigating the Challenges of Ride-Sharing: A Day in the Life of an Uber/Lyft Driver
Lyft cut my fare in half and provided the worst customer service.
Reintroducing Myself: Levi Spires, Your Guide to Thriving as an Uber Driver
A little about me and why I created Tip You in the App.