Andrew · driving since 2014
The money side of driving, without the hype.
I started driving for Uber and Lyft in 2014, around the time I quit my job to travel, and built this site because I couldn't find straight answers anywhere. That's still the point: what drivers actually earn, what it really costs, and which gear is worth the money.
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Taxes & Expenses
Mileage, deductions, quarterly taxes and tracking your real profit.
1 article →Tips & Tricks
Ratings, passengers, navigation and everyday know-how.
2 articles →Gear & Reviews
Equipment that pays for itself: mounts, chargers, dash cams and more.
8 articles →Earnings & Strategy
What drivers actually make, and how to make more per hour and per mile.
2 articles →Getting Started
Requirements, applications, background checks and your first week on the road.
7 articles →Latest from the road
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Gear & Reviews
Best Phone Mounts for Rideshare Drivers: 4 Reviewer Picks
Four phone mounts that reviewers recommend, covering the main ways to hold a phone in a car, with notes on big phones, heat and where a mount can legally go.
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Gear & Reviews
Best Dash Cams for Rideshare Drivers (2026 Picks)
Which dash cams reviewers recommend for rideshare work in 2026, from a four-camera system with two cabin views to a tiny front-only camera, plus the two accessories that keep one …
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Gear & Reviews
Best Car Chargers and Cables for Rideshare Drivers (2026)
Reviewer-recommended USB-C car chargers, cables and a MagSafe/Qi2 charger mount for drivers who run navigation and hotspot all shift, plus what to check before you buy.
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Earnings & Strategy
How Much Do Uber Drivers Really Make Per Hour?
What you see on your Uber weekly summary isn't your take-home pay. Here's how to calculate your real hourly profit after accounting for all the expenses the platform doesn't show …
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Getting Started
Uber Background Check: What It Covers and What Disqualifies You
What Uber's US driver screening looks at: your driving record, your criminal history, how far back it goes, how long it takes, and how to dispute a mistake.
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Earnings & Strategy
How I Made Thousands Driving for Uber and Lyft
I was a top producer driving for Uber and Lyft. Here is what that looked like, how it compares with the average driver in 2025, and how to aim for …
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Gear & Reviews
Car Chargers for Rideshare Drivers: Watts, PD, Qi2 and Safety
The 4.8A two-port charger I reviewed in 2016 is obsolete. Here is what to buy now, how many watts you need, how to avoid fakes, and what your car's 12V …
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Gear & Reviews
Gear Every Rideshare and Delivery Driver Should Carry
The gear that actually earns its place in a rideshare or delivery car today, from a phone mount and USB-C charger to cleanup supplies, tire and battery tools, and safety …
