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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.
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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 …
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Gear & Reviews
Dash Cams for Rideshare Drivers: What to Buy, What the Law Says
A dash cam is still the cheapest evidence you can carry. Here is what to look for in 2026, and the recording-consent, platform-policy and windshield rules you need to check …
