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Gear & Reviews
Choosing a Phone Mount for Driving: Vent, Dash or Magnetic
A guide to choosing a phone mount for driving, covering vent, dash, windshield and cupholder types, magnetic and MagSafe/Qi2 options, wireless-charging heat, and where a mount can legally go.
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Getting Started
What You Need to Become an Uber Driver (US Requirements)
Everything you need to have in hand before you apply to drive for Uber in the US: the driver, the car, the insurance, the phone, and what it costs you …
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Taxes & Expenses
Track Rideshare Profit and Loss: Mileage Apps and Tax Records
The first question for any driver is whether the job actually makes money. Here is how to track miles and expenses, what the IRS requires, and which tools are still …
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Uber's 2014 Virginia Fight and What Changed for Drivers Since
I wrote about Uber's 2014 clash with Virginia regulators in January 2015. Here is how it ended, and what has changed since for drivers: state laws, pay floors and classification.
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Gear & Reviews
Vomit Bags and Mess Kit for Uber and Lyft Drivers
A passenger throwing up in your car is rare but costly. Here is what to keep in the car, and how to report a mess to Uber or Lyft as …
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Tips & Tricks
Navigation Tips for Uber and Lyft Drivers: Using GPS Well
Your navigation app should help you learn your city, not replace knowing it. Here is how to set it up on Uber and Lyft, and what to do about hands-free …
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Tips & Tricks
Uber and Lyft Tips and Ratings: How to Earn 5 Stars
Tips and star ratings both come from the same thing: how the rider feels when they get out of your car. Here is how tipping and ratings work now, and …
