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.
2 articles →Tips & Tricks
Ratings, passengers, navigation and everyday know-how.
2 articles →Gear & Reviews
Equipment that pays for itself: mounts, chargers, dash cams and more.
12 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.
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Gear & Reviews
Best All-Weather Floor Mats and Seat Protection for Rideshare
Molded all-weather liners make wet days and spills a quick wipe. Here is what reviewers say about WeatherTech and Husky, and how to protect seats safely.
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Gear & Reviews
Best Insulated Delivery Bags for Food Delivery Drivers
A short, honest guide to insulated bags for delivery drivers: what reviewers recommend for big orders and cold groceries, and how to check what your platform requires.
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Gear & Reviews
Rideshare Car Emergency Kit: Jump Starter, Inflator, First Aid
A dead battery or a low tire costs you the shift. Here is what to carry, the jump starters, inflators and safety items reviewers recommend, and how to use them …
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Gear & Reviews
Rideshare Cleanup Kit: Mess Supplies for Drivers
A small, organized cleanup kit turns most back-seat messes into a five-minute job. Here is what to carry, what to avoid putting on your seats, and the vacuums and bins …
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Taxes & Expenses
Rideshare Mileage Deduction: Standard Rate vs Actual Expenses
Choosing the IRS standard mileage deduction or tracking actual expenses is a critical tax decision for rideshare and delivery drivers. Here's how to pick the right one for your business.
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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.