Category: Freelance

Some Uber and Lyft drivers have learned they can make more money if they’re pickier about who they serve

Newsbreak 2 weeks ago in Around The World, Breaking News, business-holiday-save-2023, Careers, Cars, Economy, Freelance, Gas, Houston, Lyft, North Carolina, rideshare, Texas, Uber, Virginia 0

Some Uber and Lyft drivers say declining trips can help boost their earnings. Jefferson Siegel/Reuters Some Uber and Lyft drivers say being picky about the rides they accept can help their bottom lines. Business Insider asked drivers whether declining certain rides is a good strategy for increasing pay. Cancelling trips can help drivers avoid situations that aren’t profitable.  There’s no cheat code for making money…

How much do Uber and Lyft drivers really make? It varies wildly depending on tips, car expenses, and how they...

Newsbreak 1 month ago in Around The World, Breaking News, Careers, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Freelance, gig-economy, gig-workers, Lyft, ridesharing, tipping, Uber 0

Uber driver Estaphanie St. Just joins drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft, as they hold a rally at a park near Los Angeles International Airport, Wednesday, May, 8, 2019, in Los Angeles. AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes Many Americans are driving for Uber and Lyft to boost their incomes. But no one can agree how much the typical ride-hailing driver earns per hour. Different pay calculations,…