I had a good week doing rideshare driving last week. It wasn’t even a full week. I drove Monday thru Thursday. I stayed home on Friday and did things around the house. This is my Lyft earnings for last week: It’s a lot easier to be successful at rideshare driving than it was before COVID-19....
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Back in the rideshare saddle again
I decided it was finally time to start driving rideshare again. It was something I enjoyed before the pandemic. I was able to make decent money doing it, even in the day time. I started driving again this past Tuesday. The entire rideshare experience has changed a lot. Not only is the demand is much...
Read MoreImagine if rideshare drivers were employees
I was perusing YouTube looking for something to watch when I stumbled on a video from The Rideshare Guy. It’s a channel that produces content aimed at people who drive for Uber and Lyft. The video I watched was about the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. The bill passed the House of Representatives....
Read MoreWhat happens when an Uber passenger damages your vehicle
On February 19 I began learning what happens when an Uber passenger damages your vehicle. It’s not what I expected, nor does it make any sense. I was driving for Uber when I got a request at a grocery store. As soon as I realized where I was picking up the passenger, I contemplated canceling...
Read MoreThe Rideshare Guy found a new way to wet his beak
The Rideshare Guy is a popular website and YouTube channel catering to people who drive for Uber and Lyft. It was founded and run by a man named Harry Campbell. One of the things he likes to do is partner with companies to make a buck on the backs of rideshare drivers. If there’s a...
Read MoreCalifornia passes AB5 to reclassify Uber and Lyft drivers as employees
California lawmakers passed AB5. It's a law that will severely impact gig workers in the state working as independent contractors....
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