Unsustainability of Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash

Side Hustle Kerfuffle

Is Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash sustainable?

• Uber surge pricing is going away (fake surges and less actual surge pricing areas)
• MIT Technology Review says the median take home per hour for Uber and Lyft drivers is around $3.37/hr (link below)
• Setting up Andi’s Uber profile for Uber Eats
• Andi is having issues with DoorDash’s GPS screaming at her while she’s on the phone
• I’m including a link to calculate your wear and tear while ridesharing or delivering food below

***Correction to the podcast that will be corrected in the airing on next weeks podcast as well. The surge price manipulation at the airports that was reported is not being done by Uber and Lyft, it’s being done by the drivers at the airports that drive for Uber and Lyft. I’m including the link to the story below.***

Links for further reading:

Here is a story about median pricing for Uber and Lyft drivers: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/03/02/590168381/uber-lyft-drivers-earning-a-median-profit-of-3-37-per-hour-study-says

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Link to story about Uber and Lyft drivers manipulating surge pricing at airports: https://abc6onyourside.com/on-your-side/uber-lyft-drivers-manipulate-fares-at-some-airports-causing-artificial-price-surges

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Follow the link here to a calculator for finding out how much you’re spending on gas, wear and tear on your ridesharing or food delivery: https://www.frugalfringe.com/calculators/road-trip-calculator-rent-a-car-or-drive-your-own/

• The mileage calculator in the link above is the best calculator I could find after doing some research. This link lets you compare price of driving your own car versus renting a vehicle. You can calculate the cost for just your vehicle by leaving out the rental car pricing.

Are you looking for tips on driving for Uber, Lyft or DoorDash? Check out these helpful resources below!

Uber and Lyft tips for new drivers

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DoorDash Tips for new drivers