Driving for uber/lyft

Crusader17 · Oct 1, 2017

Any of you INGOers drive for a ride sharing company?
I've considered it many times. But I'm pretty particular.

I have a full-time job that easily pays all my bills. I have a 2 year old car that I just bought this spring, it's a sports sedan (very nice, fast, low gas mileage).

I don't expect to make lots of money. It would just be something fun for me to try. I would not drive on weekends or late nights (I'm not driving a bunch of drunks around).

If I drive for a ride sharing company I would do it on a very limited basis and would not change my lifestyle or anything about me to do it. I would just hop in the car if I was bored and do a couple trips.

What at are you experiences with driving for U or L? Would the way I've outlined doing it be enjoyable?

PGRChaplain · Oct 1, 2017

Call your Insurance Company. They charge you the For Higher (public passenger) Rates. I know a fellow that thought Uber would be a great part time job, didn't last to long.

TB1999 · Oct 1, 2017

A couple of these threads already out there with good info. Use the search function to find them.

Arm America · Oct 1, 2017

My Son Uber's down in Ft. Myers 3-4 nights for extra income. Makes runs to the airports, Dr. offices and few bars. Pays the rent and them some. I'm not thrilled with him doing it and obviously there is some risk involved picking up strangers. I'd give it a whirl, if you have a bad experience, you just back out.

hoosierdoc · Oct 1, 2017

If you drive for one sign up for amazon also. Grab a delivery if over by their warehouse.

Bigtanker · Oct 1, 2017

Make sure you understand you would be a business owner responsible for all applicable taxes.

rhino · Oct 2, 2017

PGRChaplain said:
Call your Insurance Company. They charge you the For Higher (public passenger) Rates. I know a fellow that thought Uber would be a great part time job, didn't last to long.

Also check all of your warranties. I have a lifetime powertrain warranty on the used 2014 Traverse I bought a few months ago. If I use it for commercial purposes like uber, the warranty is voided.

rhino · Oct 2, 2017

hoosierdoc said:
If you drive for one sign up for amazon also. Grab a delivery if over by their warehouse.

That's a cool idea! I'd never heard of it.

The web site says they're not doing it in Indiana yet, though. https://flex.amazon.com/

jd4320t · Oct 2, 2017

What kind of sports sedan??

In my experience you make money in mornings, at night and on weekends. Morning trips to the airport were the best. Always good people and most tipped. Around Indy the bar crowd is where the money is. I enjoyed driving for Uber . I had spare time at night and was always up anyways so I tried it. It was a fun experience for sure. In the end I didn't want the wear and tear on my car and sooner or later someone is gonna spill something or get sick. I didn't want that.

WebSnyper · Oct 3, 2017

rhino said:
That's a cool idea! I'd never heard of it.

The web site says they're not doing it in Indiana yet, though. https://flex.amazon.com/

Interesting, as I get deliveries in my neighborhood from private Amazon drivers, including taxi cabs, etc.

Bobby · Oct 3, 2017

WebSnyper said:
Interesting, as I get deliveries in my neighborhood from private Amazon drivers, including taxi cabs, etc.

If you are in Indiana, maybe Amazon is quietly doing a trial run here before officially launching the delivery service.

rhino · Oct 3, 2017

WebSnyper said:
Interesting, as I get deliveries in my neighborhood from private Amazon drivers, including taxi cabs, etc.

Bobby said:
If you are in Indiana, maybe Amazon is quietly doing a trial run here before officially launching the delivery service.

That sounds reasonable. Maybe they're hiring by some other avenue than the web site for now?

PistolBob · Oct 3, 2017

rhino said:
That's a cool idea! I'd never heard of it.

The web site says they're not doing it in Indiana yet, though. https://flex.amazon.com/

They are definitely doing it in Indiana....we have a lady and her little girl drop off our Amazon packages every day...in a soccer mom van.

PistolBob · Oct 3, 2017

I lost my job a couple years ago....so I applied to drive for Uber. My insurance company was State Farm, they told me that under no circumstances would they cover me while doing an Uber run. Now State farm offers a rider for Uber/Lyft drivers. If you won't drive weekends or nights, then you may as well save your time and trouble. Not many runs during the daytime hours compared to the number of drivers on the clock. I had an SUV and that would have gotten me a higher pay rate than a car...I decided against it.

WebSnyper · Oct 3, 2017

Bobby said:
If you are in Indiana, maybe Amazon is quietly doing a trial run here before officially launching the delivery service.

Yep, in Indiana, not too far from all the Amazon warehouses in Plainfield, so there are times even without Prime that I get stuff really fast, and definitely get all Amazon deliveries now by Amazon delivery drivers. If you haven't seen them they are in private vehicles, but now seem to be wearing orange or other colored vests and they seem to be taking pictures of the package at the delivery location as proof of delivery.

rhino · Oct 3, 2017

WebSnyper said:
Yep, in Indiana, not too far from all the Amazon warehouses in Plainfield, so there are times even without Prime that I get stuff really fast, and definitely get all Amazon deliveries now by Amazon delivery drivers. If you haven't seen them they are in private vehicles, but now seem to be wearing orange or other colored vests and they seem to be taking pictures of the package at the delivery location as proof of delivery.

Next time you see one, ask them how to apply!

WebSnyper · Oct 3, 2017

rhino said:
Next time you see one, ask them how to apply!

There was an "other" selection for location on the website I believe. If I happen to see someone delivering I'll ask.

Crusader17 · Oct 4, 2017

jd4320t said:
What kind of sports sedan??

In my experience you make money in mornings, at night and on weekends. Morning trips to the airport were the best. Always good people and most tipped. Around Indy the bar crowd is where the money is. I enjoyed driving for Uber . I had spare time at night and was always up anyways so I tried it. It was a fun experience for sure. In the end I didn't want the wear and tear on my car and sooner or later someone is gonna spill something or get sick. I didn't want that.

Taurus SHO

jd4320t · Oct 4, 2017

Crusader17 said:
Taurus SHO

Cool car. Assuming it has leather you could possibly drive Uber Lux.

I'd apply online and take a few trips. You may find what you're looking for or see some of the points I made.

myhightechsec · Oct 4, 2017

It is hardwired into the agreement that you CANNOT carry your handgun while driving for either one. Of course... DADT

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