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Posted on 11/8/19 at 1:04 pm to LegendInMyMind
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I would just do what Carl on Shameless did.
Marry a completely nuts Class 5 clinger?
Posted on 11/8/19 at 1:12 pm to FlatTownDawgTiger
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When I was teaching in Nola I made an extra 24k one year. Wouldn’t ever do it again though.
On the nights of certain events you can definitely bank a few hundred dollars and the best full-time Uber drivers will be around $24/hr. It really boils down to how much your free time is worth to you?
Posted on 11/8/19 at 1:41 pm to airlinehwypanhandler
I've thought about it.
Not all cars have the same per mile wear and tear, and operating costs.
I think if you did it only during surge times / big events, you could probably make 20/hr, net.
And when you need to make $500 by next Friday, the fact that you might need new tires in 18 months instead of 24 months, doesn't really play a factor.
Not all cars have the same per mile wear and tear, and operating costs.
I think if you did it only during surge times / big events, you could probably make 20/hr, net.
And when you need to make $500 by next Friday, the fact that you might need new tires in 18 months instead of 24 months, doesn't really play a factor.
Posted on 11/8/19 at 1:42 pm to LSUFanHouston
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Not all cars have the same per mile wear and tear, and operating costs.
Small economy cars are the way to go and the Prius is king for these ride sharing companies.
Posted on 11/8/19 at 2:30 pm to dgnx6
In N.O. I'm not sure either makes s lot of economic sense .NOLA is a small city geographically with most of the action on weekends essentially restricted to uptown the quarter and Bywater. Maybe you make 7- 8 for giving a ride from Tulane to the clubs on St.Claude? I suspect runs to MSY is where the consistent Monet is but the hotel area is probably saturated with hustlers with the Taxis getting primo position on the curb on Canal St and CBD
Posted on 11/8/19 at 2:45 pm to KiwiHead
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but the hotel area is probably saturated with hustlers with the Taxis getting primo position on the curb on Canal St and CBD
People don't hail uber/lyft like taxis. "Primo position" is irrelevant.
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In N.O. I'm not sure either makes s lot of economic sense .NOLA is a small city geographically with most of the action on weekends essentially restricted to uptown the quarter and Bywater.
It's fairly easy to make several hundred a week working 20 hours or less. NOLA is great for Uber/Lyft because of the heavy amount of tourists and the shite public transportation infrastructure. 
Posted on 11/8/19 at 3:12 pm to bad93ex
quote:interesting.
I did it for about a year and yes it is a losing proposition if you want to do it full-time. Now it is a fantastic way to lower your tax burden and possibly make some extra coin out of your daily commute to work.
Uber allows you to only take rides that will get you on your way to your destination whether it is home or work. So what you can do then is flip the switch on for Uber and configure the system to only give you rides that are on your way. You are then on the clock and those miles that you drive can be used as an expense at the rate that is allowed by the government.
One time I had a delta flight attendant drive me to my destination on her way home from ATL. Seems like easy money at the end of every shift
Posted on 11/8/19 at 3:16 pm to tween the hedges
quote:ive heard of people in Connecticut, New Jersey, etc doing this for their NYc commute. Pretty smart imo
One time I had a delta flight attendant drive me to my destination on her way home from ATL. Seems like easy money at the end of every shift
Posted on 11/8/19 at 3:40 pm to airlinehwypanhandler
Not from the new MSY, baw. $100.00 a trip!
Posted on 11/8/19 at 3:43 pm to FearTheFish
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Well that simply isn't true.
Easiest answer you've ever had to give. Basic economic principles make what that dipshit said impossibilities.
Posted on 11/8/19 at 3:46 pm to bad93ex
quote:Last time I had to go to the airport, my driver said he does Uber/Lyft full time now.
I did it for about a year and yes it is a losing proposition if you want to do it full-time.
Posted on 11/8/19 at 3:51 pm to airlinehwypanhandler
You are also saying for every 10,000 miles, we spend $5,800 in repairs and gas. By that logic, I’ve spent $58,000 in gas and wear and tear on my vehicle since it is at 100,000 miles.
Gas at $3 gallon and avg 25 mpg with a 15 gallon tank would mean $12,015. Take that out of the $58k and it is $46k in wear and tear you are talking about.
Who spends $46k in repairs on a car and maintenance on any car?
Your logic is flawed.
Gas at $3 gallon and avg 25 mpg with a 15 gallon tank would mean $12,015. Take that out of the $58k and it is $46k in wear and tear you are talking about.
Who spends $46k in repairs on a car and maintenance on any car?
Your logic is flawed.
Posted on 11/8/19 at 3:51 pm to airlinehwypanhandler
When I moved to DC, I drove an Uber on the weekends. Met some cool people along the way and also know my way around here now. I never did nights as I could care less about dealing with drunk people. It wasn’t bad and easy money for the most part. Of all the rides i gave, only one dude was a dick but other than that, can’t complain.
Posted on 11/8/19 at 4:23 pm to airlinehwypanhandler
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Why the hell would anyone drive for Uber or Lyft?
I don't see the appeal.
If we don't do it the Mexicans will.
Posted on 11/8/19 at 4:35 pm to TigerWise
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The Fed is full of shite. Not all cars have the same cost to operate.
While that is true, not every mile driven is a billable mile. After they drop off a rider, they still need to drive back to a "base" or "waiting" location until they get their next customer.
This may lead to extended idle times if the air conditioning needs to be ran. I would imagine that the majority of the miles driven are also mainly city miles with a lot of stop and go driving.
Not saying it is not a profitable gig but like some here, gotta be hard to make long term profit.
Posted on 11/8/19 at 4:41 pm to SeeeeK
Geez we must have a bunch of overachieving ubber and lift drivers on here.
Posted on 11/8/19 at 4:42 pm to airlinehwypanhandler
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You are simply borrowing against the equity in your car - which you will have to pay back later in terms of repairs, maintenance, tires, etc. No way does Uber/Lyft pay enough to where you come out ahead in the long run.
How much equity does a 2009 Elantra have?
You haven’t run the numbers.
Posted on 11/8/19 at 4:45 pm to airlinehwypanhandler
Because people like me dont want to walk a mile in -32 degrees and high winds at 2am.
Posted on 11/8/19 at 4:47 pm to airlinehwypanhandler
Dude who picked me up from the airport the other week said it was his job and that he did really well.
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