With the rapid expansion of the gig economy, freelance platforms have provided a much-needed framework to connect service providers with clients all over the world. One of the largest of these platforms is Upwork. Upwork, the company born from the merger of oDesk and Elance, is a robust platform that enables freelancers to connect and […]
Lyft Gives 1 Billionth Ride As the summer draws to a close, Lyft just announced that it has given its 1 billionth ride. Rough back of the envelope calculations suggest they could top 500 million rides this year alone. Lyft has been riding the wave recently, achieving 35% market share, while almost doubling its share […]
Lyft And Avis Announce Express Drive Partnership Lyft and Avis have announced a partnership aimed at adding thousands of rental cars to Lyft’s Express Driver fleet. Avis, the owner of Zipcar and Budget, currently has a nationwide fleet of approximately 600,000 vehiclces, including popular Lyft rental options such as the Chevy Cruze and Impala. They […]
9 Tips For Getting 5 Stars Driving For Lyft Or Uber Being an Uber driver certainly isn’t everyone’s dream job, but it helps pay the bills and allows some people to make a lot of extra cash on the side. It’s a convenient job that allows you to work as long as you want during […]
Last updated: In 2018, the Uber sign up bonus offers guaranteed earnings of up to $2,800 for new drivers. This is an earnings guarantee, not an Uber sign up bonus that pays you extra cash on top of your earnings from driving. Only Lyft still offers a cash sign up bonus of that kind. You […]
The Best Mileage & Expense Trackers for Rideshare and Delivery Drivers Are you tracking your mileage and expenses? If you’re an Uber, Lyft, or delivery service driver, you should be. The simple task of tracking your mileage and costs is far too often overlooked by self-employed individuals, and as a result, they end up losing […]
Your Thorough Guide to Bird Scooter Rentals The bikeshare industry is evolving, and electric scooters are an obvious next step in that evolution. There are a few different scooter rental companies that have entered the market in recent months, and one of the most successful is Bird. The company offers opportunities for riders as well […]
Postmates vs. Caviar: Which Company Should You Drive For? Becoming a delivery driver is one of the best ways to make quick cash. You set your own hours, choose the deliveries you want to take, and unlike rideshare services, you can do it all on your bike. Two of the most popular delivery services are […]