Not long ago, our readers and viewers started noting Lyft and Uber icons on their CarPlay screens in their cars, so we asked our resident EV and technology wizard Gabe Ets-Hokin to make a video and write a brief story to find out what was up. If you’re the owner of a car – just about any car except a Tesla – built after about 2016 or so, you probably have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto functionality (if you don’t know what that means, please go into the living room, your stories are on TV) and if you like using it, you’ve probably wondered when Uber or Lyft would take advantage of this now hal ..read more

Without multi-apping, it is nearly impossible to make enough money while doing gig work. At the same time, it can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time doing it. Accepting an order, turning the other apps off, forgetting to, getting another ride, and not knowing what to do – it can be a lot! That’s where Mystro can help. We’ve covered how Mystro can help you make more in the past, but our article was due for an update, so below, we had two Rideshare Guy contributors (Tyler and Xylon) test out new Mystro features for both Uber and Lyft, respectively. Below, learn how Mystro can ..read more

Here at The Rideshare Guy, we’re all about ridesharing: what to know about it, strategies to earn more as a driver, and more. If you’re looking for a list of rideshare companies, you’ve come to the right place! Below, we’ll cover what a rideshare company is, the best-known rideshare companies in the world, and answer your rideshare-related questions. Table of Contents What is a Rideshare Company?  Carpooling vs Ridesharing Top Rideshare Companies in the Industry FAQs Ridesharing Apps for Kids Summary What is a Rideshare Company?  First, let’s talk about what ridesharing is in t ..read more

The summer slowdown is here and that, coupled with high gas prices, has us wondering: Is it possible to still make money as a rideshare driver? Senior RSG contributor Sergio Avedian went to work to answer this question and found out – yes! With the right strategies, you can keep your earnings high and reduce (as much as possible) your spending on gas.  As good as things were just a few weeks ago, the summer slowdown is upon us.  The schools are closed, morning and afternoon rush hour surges are much less robust, and Uber’s Quests and incentives have also declined.  Quick summary ..read more

You may be surprised to learn that one earnings question RSG regularly receives is ‘can an Uber and Lyft driver earn $100,000 a year driving rideshare?’ It seems like it’s the elusive goal – but is it attainable? Senior RSG contributor Sergio Avedian breaks down the numbers to show if it’s even possible to get close to making $100,000 as a rideshare driver.  I am a six-year veteran, I have seen the good (2016-2017), the bad (2018-2019), and the ugly (2019-early 2020).  The good was really enjoyable, as I would consistently bring in $3000 week after week. Then the cuts of the base rat ..read more

It’s a common story for many drivers: you’re driving, and then suddenly you get a message from Uber or Lyft about how you’ve done something wrong and might be deactivated. It’s an incredibly frustrating experience, and we have all the emails to prove this is not a rare occurrence. What happens when a driver is faced with this accusation from Lyft? Senior RSG contributor Sergio Avedian takes us through the disciplinary process for Lyft.  I predominantly drive for Uber because I find everything about the Uber app superior to Lyft’s. But once in a while, Lyft misses me and sends me three rid ..read more

Which rideshare company is the best rideshare service to work for? If you’re looking for good rideshare jobs, your best options, for now, are Uber and Lyft. While there are other Uber competitors out there, the main battle for rideshare dominance is between Uber vs. Lyft. Below, RSG contributor Tyler Philbrook shares which rideshare company pays the best, which company is the best rideshare to work for overall, and more.  When I first considered rideshare driving to make some extra money, Uber was not an option to me.  At the time, the car I had didn’t meet the minimum requirements s ..read more

What drivers don’t know about insurance coverage when it comes to Uber and Lyft rental vehicles can have consequences – sometimes disastrous ones. The story below, as told to senior RSG contributor Paula Gibbins, is a “worst-case scenario” – but it can happen! Below, reader Elizabeth shares how an accident while using Lyft Flexdrive has changed her life.  Quick Summary:  Know what coverage you’re getting when you rent a vehicle for rideshare Make sure you have rideshare coverage when driving your own vehicle Take screenshots of conversations to help your lawyer if you need one in th ..read more

Senior RSG contributor Sergio Avedian is all about giving credit when Uber and Lyft do something great, but he also doesn’t pull any punches when they do something that affects his “SHOW ME THE MONEY” club status.  Recently, Lyft launched a new initiative to “improve the driver experience” called Pinky Swear. What is Pinky Swear, will it benefit drivers, and what does Sergio have to say about it? Keep reading and share your thoughts below! The other day, I was writing an article for RSG and received an email from Lyft. I tend to ignore most emails I receive from the two rideshare giants s ..read more

Want to get in on the whole EV thing, but don’t want to shell out massive bucks for a new Tesla or other new vehicle? Senior RSG contributor Gabe Ets-Hokin covers all the ways you can rent out an electric vehicle for rideshare driving, and why you might want to! Electric vehicles—EVs—are in the news a lot these days, with Tesla Motors now worth a trillion dollars, Rivian stock going crazy and Hertz car rental’s purchase of 100,000 Teslas making national headline news. The waitlist at dealers for the hottest new EVs from Ford, Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai, Kia and others is long—demand for these c ..read more