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The Essential 7 Best Types Of Rideshare Driver Apps

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A lot of people are working as ridesharing drivers every day and many of them are either new to this line of work or at least not experienced enough to know how to make driving more efficient. This is where rideshare driver apps make a huge difference. As a ridesharing driver you are an independent contractor, and you need to personally take care of your taxes and insurance bills. Also, ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft provide drivers with a limited types of apps that are not capable of offering everything you will need. In this article we will show you the best of the best apps you will need to make the most money by saving more money and time and by driving more efficiently and hopefully increasing your tips.   Rideshare Apps For Drivers   As a ridesharing driver, you have several needs while driving: You need to keep an accurate record of your miles You will want to keep an itemized expense deductions list for year end taxes You will want to integrate your mileage a
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The 6 Best Mileage Tracker Apps For Uber & Lyft Drivers

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Driving for ridesharing companies has many benefits as you are actually your own boss. However, it also comes with costs such as self-employment taxes. In this article, we will show you how to lower your business taxes using the best mileage tracker app you can find. New ridesharing drivers might not think of it as an important matter, but as an independent contractor, you should always keep track of the miles you drive. The reason is that none of these companies will reimburse you for the usage of your personal vehicle so all the money you spend on everything including car payments, insurance, gas, and maintenance is actually going to be paid out of your pocket. Lucky for you, the IRS allows you to receive some of your taxes back based on the miles you drive or your expenses. This is why you need a good mileage tracking app. The standard IRS mileage rate for business use in 2020 is now 57.5 cents per mile. This means if you drive 100 miles each month, for example, there will be $57.
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10 Helpful Rideshare Driver Products & Services

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As a ridesharing driver who is working with Uber or Lyft there are rideshare driver products & services which can improve your efficiency and ability to drive. These products & services will help you work more hours, save money and help with taxes. These services include different apps and software which you might find quite useful on your trips. Sometimes you can provide some simple but important items for your passengers as well. There are also many items you might find useful for making your pickups faster and more fulfilling. Some of the products and services we mention can even give you some peace of mind and insurance in times of need. While we hope these situations never happen to someone, they happen more often than one might think. On this page, we will update you with some of the best and most useful rideshare driving products and services, so check back often.     Must Have Car Accessory Rideshare Driver Products Ridesharing Company Sign: Working for Uber or
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What’s UberPool? The Benefits Of Using It

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  “ Uberpool” otherwise known as Uber Carpool, not to be confused with Uber Express was put out on the market by Uber. It began in 2014 in San Francisco, Uber’s hub city, and the place where Uber began. So this is not a new idea and has been rolled out across more than 50 cities around the world since then. Uber pool is Uber’s carpooling service that allows you to share your Uber ride with other riders. Lyft has a similar service called Lyft Line. Uberpool matches riders up with other riders heading the same direction and who are being picked up near the same pickup area or somewhere in line along the direct route. How Does UberPool Work for Riders? Uber’s carpooling service, UberPool , and Lyft’s comparable service, Lyft Line , are gaining popularity among drivers and riders. But maybe you haven’t quite figured this whole thing out yet and have questions. Have no fear, we’re here to answer your questions and let you know exactly how you can take advantage of these services if you
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3 Critical Points Will Maximize Your Rideshare Driving Profits

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Why am I not earning as much as other drivers are? This is the main question that you ask as a driver: How can I maximize rideshare driving profits? Why did I end up with no savings this month? Many drivers are asking this because they are not satisfied with their earnings driving for Uber and Lyft. Well, the thing is, sometimes you need to take a closer look at your budget and see that earning the highest possible amount of money from driving may not necessarily lead to savings. There are many other elements you need to take into consideration such as the cost for insurance, taxes, gas and food savings, and so on. Your driver score can also affect your earnings and the type of cars such as Uber Select or Lyft Lux and Black classifications. Earning more when driving rideshare is not just a time + distance equation. You need to set a budget on all expenses (including the type of car you will drive), maximize earnings, and save money where possible.   The 3 Critical Points To Maximiz
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The #1 Best Rideshare Insurance Protection Options

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All drivers who are driving for a rideshare company should know the fact that not every accident that happens to them is covered by their personal insurance or the ride sharing company’s insurance. That’s where Rideshare insurance is different. Rideshare insurance is what Uber and Lyft drivers need to have complete insurance coverage of their cars so they are sure there is no accident that can happen to them without coverage. In this article, we will explain the details about different kinds of insurance available, and the best insurance you can use. You do have the option of taking personal insurance and not telling your insurance company you are driving for Uber and Lyft… This sounds great and it works UNTIL they find out because you got into an accident of any type. If this happens you are not only not fully protected but can have your insurance suspended. Another major risk is you need some kind of insurance to keep you covered between your trips as personal insurance will not c
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6 Lyft Rental Car Partners Best Payment Plans To Maximize Profit

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As a Lyft driver, using a Lyft rental car or not, there are many factors you need to observe so you can maximize your profits. The fact is, no one can say for sure if using a rental car is bad or if using your car is good. What you need to take into consideration is a mixture of your monthly income, insurance and maintenance costs, taxes, weekly rent for the vehicle you are using (if you decide to go with rental option), and so on. Using a rental car for Lyft definitely has its advantages which we went over in our article on using a rental car for Uber.. you can check out the advantages -> here . Car Rental With Lyft Express Drive Thanks to Lyft Express Drive, you can start your driving career even if you don’t own a car. After you sign up in this program, it will help you to locate rental car providers, see prices, and other program details based on the city you are in so you can rent a car and start making trips. The price you pay for a rental car includes insurance and mainten
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