Posted on 06/02/2019 5:10:20 PM PDT by Celerity
Does your auto insurance company know you’re doing this, and if so, what happened to your rates? Some policies specifically prohibit this, so be careful.
(FWIW, I’m very happy it is working well for you!)
I’ve used Uber in multiple countries and love it.
Most people have not heard of Black Lane.
They do lots of corporate work, planned days or weeks ahead.
I suggest you look into it. Good company and you are near corporations and airport...
Glad things are going well for you!
Have you been able to avoid the dire circumstances you mentioned? Have you made enough money to make rent and pay for medication?
Thanks for a very interesting post. I’m happy it worked out for you and having never really thought about rideshare much, you’re insights should really be helpful to anyone considering getting into this type of work. It really is a remarkable business plan that obviously addressed a big need.
OK. If we have the lowest unemployment in 20 years, why can’t you just get a regular job? Work on that whole full-time benefits route. Just curious.
“Does your auto insurance company know you’re doing this, and if so, what happened to your rates? Some policies specifically prohibit this, so be careful.”
In every state that has insurance restrictions, Uber offers supplemental insurance. I have the supplemental insurance which is actually good. I also have this “AFLAC Sorta” thing provided by them.
In my area in 2013 there was a major taxi protest against Uber. They won. Uber was banned until 2016. Since being reinstated Uber drivers now have to have their cars inspected (Others do not) and Uber has to pay the city $15,000 per year. I don’t know if it’s per person or what.
Which, by the way, Taxi companies DO retaliate. It’s not uncommon that they will throw a handful of rocks at your car. Like I said, Taxi companies are all mafia. They don’t like us being there.
That said, I don’t know why anyone today would EVER call a cab. They are really expensive and they take over an hour to get to you. Uber/Lyft is there within 10 minutes. And it’s way cheaper.
“Black Lane.”
I’ll look into that. That’s right up my alley. I have a luxury black SUV and the experience as a luxury limo driver.
But I won’t bother with the local permits. Too much mafia.
“avoid the dire circumstances you mentioned? Have you made enough money to make rent and pay for medication?”
YES. That’s what I’m saying. It’s not the best pay, but I can work overtime anytime I want. No one to ask permission to.
I have to really, really plan things out because I drive a vehicle that gets 13mpg in free-fall. Other than that, it’s been working out very well.
I also understand that my vehicle is going to take this abuse for about 3 months before something big gives out. I need to still take control of my finances and my life and get my product onto the market.
I do it full-time. Overtime. That’s why my vehicle isn’t long for this type of thing. But if you need help (Most people I know are doing it JUST to pay for medicine and health care costs) can do so for about 2 hours every other day. Your results may vary, but this job doesn’t discrimate for ageism, for being a single parent, for having to take care of someone or whatever big things might prevent you from getting a second job.
It accepts you as you are and respects you as a decent human being.
Glad to hear that after all your difficulties things are getting better. Good that you haven’t given up, just kept trying.
I hope things will continue to get better.
Wishing you and your family all the best.
Just an FYI, those college age millennials you like so much are probably actually Generation Z, the oldest of which are 24.
“OK. If we have the lowest unemployment in 20 years, why can’t you just get a regular job? Work on that whole full-time benefits route. Just curious.”
The point I was making with the whole post is that instead of sitting home, waiting for interviews, acceptance and all that - we have the ability to simply start working.
My investors pulled their money - instantly. 20 minutes later, I was able to work and support my family. This is totally unprecedented regardless of any strength in the economy.
And no, I won’t be able to work this “permanently” but I can, right now, start to support my family and stay off the dole.
For those who are entertaining it they may just need a little income to help out. It’s great for that. If you need it full time, it’s there but your car isn’t going to last and you’re not going to make “New car every 3 months” money doing it. Be careful.
The ultimate reason to entertain this is complex math: You can have a $13 an hour job today, or a $15 an hour job in 3 weeks (If you’re good). It’s better to take the $13 job now. You’ll actually end up with more money for the next 6 or so months than you would if you ignored the opportunity.
As far as getting job, I’m a desirable guy in a desirable market who does desirable services. I’ll get a job. But now I won’t just “sit and wait” and possibly borrow money to survive. I can survive now. My family will not have me around as much, but as a man I can do my job - Support my family in adversity.
“Just an FYI, those college age millennials you like so much are probably actually Generation Z, the oldest of which are 24.”
That may be. Either way, they are decent kids. And their stories impress me.
Lots of people will have you believing that all is lost. These kids are trying very hard to make it in a world that is different than their mentors lived in. Just like us when we were growing up. I have hope for them.
I met a kid.. He looked 14. His girlfriend did too. Green hair, tattoos, piercings - the whole shebang. He said that he travels (I won’t let you know where, but it’s a 2 hour commute each way) to be a general manager at a restaurant. When I asked him why he said, flatly “Because I’m a man and I need to do what my family needs me to do to be a good man”
The commute didn’t bother him. He did it instead of just moping around and wishing for closer work. He just did what he needed to do _right now_ to support his young family. I commend him for that. I know how much that hurts.
“Wishing you and your family all the best.”
Thanks !
I’ll return the same to all of our families and each other. To do well is what God has intended for each of our lives.
If my 4Runner was newer, I’d probably be doing this by now. My husband has a 2018 Honda Civic, but the ride is a bit stiff due to the tight suspension. He’d have gotten a Type R if it was out. Also, I hate driving it. I like being able to actually see out of my vehicle.
I’m considering doing a restoration on another vehicle and seeing if there is an equivalent for classics.
I too was on the Uber/Lyft treadmill, and honestly, yeah, you'll not get rich, but you can make a life out of it.
The advantage of medical transport is you get a schedule of what your trips are that day. I know tomorrow I'll be starting around 4am and off around 3pm. Long day, but I'll average $18 an hour and get a lot of reading in.
Far fewer tips though. :) The most common provider is Logisicare, one of the easiest gig versions to get in with is Provado, though if you've got an contractor group working in your area (like the one I work with in Yuba City), your schedule will be far more filled.
And whatever we (or other providers) can't get done gets shoved off to Lyft (which you've probably experienced someone wanting to know if you'll wait for them when you get to the doctor's office.)
If you have an older car you can work for all of the major food delivery services, at once.
Didn't know that, good to know.
This is Uber spam
Just to set the record straight, ebay/paypal charges a little less than 15% on each sale.
Buyers pay for the shipping or the sellers builds the shipping cost into the sale price
My nephew - a Millennial - drives for Uber up in Boston. He works full-time but does the Uber job on the side because it is such an easy way to make extra money. He rarely does long trips because he's just a few miles outside Boston. So many of his rides are people from the inner suburbs going into the city for concerts, sporting events or just bar-hopping. Also, a lot of airport trips. He clears well over $100 on Friday nights and even more on Saturdays which is not bad for a young man in his 20s already working another full-time job.
Millennials definitely get a bad rap here on Free Republic. My sons, also Millennials, are hard-workers and have been out on their own since they got out of school.
Never would have imagined ride-sharing being a billion dollar industry. Now they are getting into deliveries as well and I think that is the next big area of growth. Amazon wants to get to same day delivery for as much products as possible and they are going to need entrepreneurial-minded drivers to get them there. I know Uber/Lyft are doing food deliveries already for restaurants but I think they will soon be driving up to Amazon Fulfillment centers and taking on deliveries for Amazon.
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