[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Side Job Ideas?? Uber Driver? (Page 1 of 3)
Posted: 3/10/2016 10:58:12 AM EDT
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Going on a month of being furloughed with my job. I need extra cash. I'm thinking about being a Uber driver while I wait to get recalled. I've heard horrors stories about it though and I also heard that the pay really is only around 8-10 an hour after the costs for fuel / maintenance.
Anyone have a better idea? I'm living off of bread and milk right now with the fear i'll be furloughed for another month or two. |
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Uber pays 80 cents per mile. Keep in mind you'll pay taxes.
You'll also spend time doing it. Around here it's always the people who seem like they are kind of the low-end of society that do it, always looking for the "easy" way to get rich. Just get a job that you know pays reliably, you'll probably make better money and have less wear n tear on your vehicle. |
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Going on a month of being furloughed with my job. I need extra cash. I'm thinking about being a Uber driver while I wait to get recalled. I've heard horrors stories about it though and I also heard that the pay really is only around 8-10 an hour after the costs for fuel / maintenance. Anyone have a better idea? I'm living off of bread and milk right now with the fear i'll be furloughed for another month or two. 
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Uber pays 80 cents per mile. Keep in mind you'll pay taxes. You'll also spend time doing it. Around here it's always the people who seem like they are kind of the low-end of society that do it, always looking for the "easy" way to get rich. Just get a job that you know pays reliably, you'll probably make better money and have less wear n tear on your vehicle. Right but can't you deduct 57 or so cents for each business mile? If you have an average car like an Accord or Camry capable of 2-300k you could do alright provided you were always busy. |
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I signed up for Uber. Thought it'd be a fun way to make some side cash
They kept telling me I needed to submit additional proof that I had been driving for more than 3 years or something, because they kept saying my ID was issued recently. Problem was my ID was issued 4 years ago. I kept taking new pictures of it and resubmitting it but they kept saying it was too new. Couldn't find any way of contacting support or stopping all the million texts they sent me telling me they needed more proof. Screw it. You also have to pay a mechanic to certify your rig. |
| Be very aware of your local taxi laws... I've read too many horror stories of people having their cars impounded by the local taxi commission due to entrapment schemes with people flagging down uber drivers and trying to hop in. Also, be very aware of what your car insurance does and does not cover, and what Uber's insurance does and does not cover. |
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Busking on a street corner pays much better than Uber. When I need a bit of extra cash I'll usually get down into the shop and make some kind of dumb craft item that we sell for an unbelievable mark up. Some times I'll take on a small network install or some such job for a business or doctor's office. There's always work out there if you want it. |
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2005. And you have to pay to get an inspection before you can start driving Quoted:
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I use Uber a fair bit. As I recall you have to have a 2000 or newer 4 door car. 2005. And you have to pay to get an inspection before you can start driving That and it is up to you to keep it clean too. 
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I swear. Amazon are geniuses. |
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I do Uber/Lyft in order to keep my schedule open for LEO interviews/polys/exams. I make about $20/hr before expenses, which is essentially just gas.
My car gets about 25-30mpg, so it's not too bad. I wish I could find something as flexible that paid more though. Thanks for the Amazon Flex link above! They don't operate in the Denver area, but they said to sign up anyway. I guess we'll see. |
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Busking on a street corner pays much better than Uber. When I need a bit of extra cash I'll usually get down into the shop and make some kind of dumb craft item that we sell for an unbelievable mark up. Some times I'll take on a small network install or some such job for a business or doctor's office. There's always work out there if you want it. Etsy, or do you do local market stuff? |
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I use Uber a fair bit. As I recall you have to have a 2000 or newer 4 door car. 2005. And you have to pay to get an inspection before you can start driving That and it is up to you to keep it clean too.
http://i.imgur.com/DXyBFqi.jpg If someone pukes in your car they get charged between $50-$200 (not sure how they decide how much) My buddy drove for uber when he was inbetween jobs and he seemed to like it so much that he has a full time job now that he drives for a booze delivery service (kind of like uber) just for fun. |
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This is what I'm talking about... THANK YOU!! |
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I do Uber/Lyft in order to keep my schedule open for LEO interviews/polys/exams. I make about $20/hr before expenses, which is essentially just gas. My car gets about 25-30mpg, so it's not too bad. I wish I could find something as flexible that paid more though. Thanks for the Amazon Flex link above! They don't operate in the Denver area, but they said to sign up anyway. I guess we'll see. Are you sure your only expenses are pretty much just gas? |
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There is a lot of easy money to be made with Uber. Just not by driving. Do tell. I believe he is referring to if you get a lot of people to sign up and drive for uber.... you kind of make money off them (think pyramid scheme) I BELIEVE i heard that |
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I swear. Amazon are geniuses. Signed up just to see what's out there. Thank you! I have a bit of downtime with my job every week but it's unpredictable so I'm in the same boat OP |
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I do Uber/Lyft in order to keep my schedule open for LEO interviews/polys/exams. I make about $20/hr before expenses, which is essentially just gas. My car gets about 25-30mpg, so it's not too bad. I wish I could find something as flexible that paid more though. Thanks for the Amazon Flex link above! They don't operate in the Denver area, but they said to sign up anyway. I guess we'll see. Where can I get a car that doesn't need any maintenance? |
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There is a lot of easy money to be made with Uber. Just not by driving. Do tell. Own the company. Driver's dont make any money when you factor in total costs. This has been studied to death by smart people. they all come to the same conclusion, sub minimum wage after all is accounted for. |
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Uber pays 80 cents per mile. Keep in mind you'll pay taxes. You'll also spend time doing it. Around here it's always the people who seem like they are kind of the low-end of society that do it, always looking for the "easy" way to get rich. Just get a job that you know pays reliably, you'll probably make better money and have less wear n tear on your vehicle. To be fair, one of the greatest benefits to Uber over a "steady gig" is that you can pick and choose exactly when you want to work, what days, what times, what areas, what rates, what routes, which trips to take or turn down. For some people THAT is worth a significant reduction in hourly pay. |
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Be very aware of your local taxi laws... I've read too many horror stories of people having their cars impounded by the local taxi commission due to entrapment schemes with people flagging down uber drivers and trying to hop in. Also, be very aware of what your car insurance does and does not cover, and what Uber's insurance does and does not cover. How, exactly, would a person on the street differentiate an Uber driver from any other vehicle? |
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I thought about Ubering on the weekends. I live right next to IAH and I have a black 2015 Lexus hybrid that gets 40+ mpg. Also it only has 5,000 miles and the first and second (5k/10k) services are complimentary. So maintenance costs would effectively be $0.00 except for tire wear. But then i realized I have 254,000 miles on my 2014 Peterbilt caurhauler and I drive too damn much anyway and I don't need the scratch. -p. |
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How, exactly, would a person on the street differentiate an Uber driver from any other vehicle? Quoted:
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Be very aware of your local taxi laws... I've read too many horror stories of people having their cars impounded by the local taxi commission due to entrapment schemes with people flagging down uber drivers and trying to hop in. Also, be very aware of what your car insurance does and does not cover, and what Uber's insurance does and does not cover. How, exactly, would a person on the street differentiate an Uber driver from any other vehicle? When you sign up you have to agree that you have the "window dress" somewhere on your car. The black "U" placard. |
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If you are a mechanic you might want to try this as a side business. Mobile repair. Friend and I have been talking about making a car carrier type trailer from a camper frame. We were not thinking of using this for a business but for personal use. -Tool box on your truck or trailer. (I have a one ton GMC boxed ex-utility truck that can carry all the tools.) -Place 4 camper jacks on the corner to level and stabilize the trailer. -The center of the frame of the trailer is left open for access to the under carriage of a vehicle. -A sliding frame carrying a set of jacks to raise the vehicle front end or rear end off the trailer to work on brakes, exhaust or tires. -Air lines and power system wired and plumbed on the trailer. -Fold down and out side extensions to walk on. The truck carries waste container, tools, welder, compressor, and generator. If you keep the truck under one tone you will not need a commercial driving license. Only your business license. Another job with less investment is a mobile car wash/wax/detailing. Some guys have the set up on a small trailer or on their truck. A trailer is better because you just park the trailer on your days off or while at your regular job. We have some here in NH. One guy is a specialist in removing small dents without painting. He gets called in a lot at the dealersjip where my brother in-law works. I believe that he has multiple vans now. |
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Be very aware of your local taxi laws... I've read too many horror stories of people having their cars impounded by the local taxi commission due to entrapment schemes with people flagging down uber drivers and trying to hop in. Also, be very aware of what your car insurance does and does not cover, and what Uber's insurance does and does not cover. How, exactly, would a person on the street differentiate an Uber driver from any other vehicle? You can see them a mile away (sober). Placard in the dash and they are pretty much the only people that still use cell phone mounts on the windshield. |
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I've been doing it for about six weeks because the regular job is in hiatus right now.
I usually drive five days a week for 4-6 hours a day. I wake up, drop the kids off at school, go to the gym, take a shower, walk the dogs and then I go online at around 11:30-12:00. I make about $10/hr...or $.50 per mile on average. That usually works out to around $300/wk. I don't work nights because I don't want to have to deal with drunks. If you drive enough (I think it's 200 trips per month) Uber will give you a gas card and whatever you spend on gas will be taken out of your earnings every week (minus a 1.5% discount). If someone throws up in your car, Uber will pay for it to get cleaned (I think it's up to $200) and charge/ban that rider. The best trips are longer ones where you drive 15+ miles. That's where you make your money. Don't accept any trips that take longer than 8 minutes to arrive at the pickup spot...unless it's an airport. Most people are cool. Every once in a while you get a moron who puts in the wrong address or something. Check your back seat after every trip. People leave shit back there from time to time. I usually will try and carry on a conversation with someone if they talk to me. If not, I shut the fuck up and put on the radio. I have both android and iphone chargers in the car. People really like that. I keep my car clean and dress casual...mostly jeans and a tshirt or cargo shorts and a polo. Gays are the best. They love to chat, they tip (98% of regular riders don't) and they will rate you (alot of people just skip the rating part). Every once in a while you'll get a sketchy person (of course I'm armed when I drive) but most riders are just regular folks needing to get to and from work or having to run errands while their car is in the shop. Some people just use Uber to get around. Overall it's been a positive experience. |
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I've been doing it for about six weeks because the regular job is in hiatus right now. I usually drive five days a week for 4-6 hours a day. I wake up, drop the kids off at school, go to the gym, take a shower, walk the dogs and then I go online at around 11:30-12:00. I make about $10/hr...or $.50 per mile on average. That usually works out to around $300/wk. I don't work nights because I don't want to have to deal with drunks. If you drive enough (I think it's 200 trips per month) Uber will give you a gas card and whatever you spend on gas will be taken out of your earnings every week (minus a 1.5% discount). If someone throws up in your car, Uber will pay for it to get cleaned (I think it's up to $200) and charge/ban that rider. The best trips are longer ones where you drive 15+ miles. That's where you make your money. Don't accept any trips that take longer than 8 minutes to arrive at the pickup spot...unless it's an airport. Most people are cool. Every once in a while you get a moron who puts in the wrong address or something. Check your back seat after every trip. People leave shit back there from time to time. I usually will try and carry on a conversation with someone if they talk to me. If not, I shut the fuck up and put on the radio. I have both android and iphone chargers in the car. People really like that. I keep my car clean and dress casual...mostly jeans and a tshirt or cargo shorts and a polo. Gays are the best. They love to chat, they tip (98% of regular riders don't) and they will rate you (alot of people just skip the rating part). Every once in a while you'll get a sketchy person (of course I'm armed when I drive) but most riders are just regular folks needing to get to and from work or having to run errands while their car is in the shop. Some people just use Uber to get around. Overall it's been a positive experience. Interesting. Sounds like a good thing for old farts to do. |
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Going on a month of being furloughed with my job. I need extra cash. I'm thinking about being a Uber driver while I wait to get recalled. I've heard horrors stories about it though and I also heard that the pay really is only around 8-10 an hour after the costs for fuel / maintenance. Anyone have a better idea? I'm living off of bread and milk right now with the fear i'll be furloughed for another month or two. I got a delivery driver job while I was on layoff. Family owned steak delivery place so the tips were good. |