Thanks for watching and wow, I really appreciate all of your feedback! Please let me know if there are other topics you'd like my to make videos about! :)

2021 update?

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

You were able to get the promo recently? That's good! I never got it unfortunately. How are things going? I know it's a really slow time in LA through the next few weeks so I hope you're doing ok :)

Thanks, Bob! That sounds right. I figured I'll be deducting the gas and rental fees. I save all receipts and track all mileage to be safe

Plus the rental cost too.

Thanks for watching and I really appreciate the feedback, Dairys! You have definitely done your homework and I think your approach makes a lot of sense! Please let me know if there's anything I can help with or if you'd like to see any specific topics covered in the future :)

Dairys Moreta good info. Glad someone made uber/lyft videos we can relate to. Subscribing!

Dairys Moreta good info. Glad someone made uber/lyft videos we can relate to. Subscribing!

Dairys Moreta AND your absolutely RIGHT! BUY DON'T RENT!

UBER SUCKS!

Yes! That is the best way to approach this business - buy an affordable car that is reliable and nice enough to not HURT your ratings. Then drive it a lot and get all of that mileage deduction on your taxes. Do you agree? Lots of people don't the means to purchase a car which is why these rentals are popular

Thanks!! Yeah, it was a good time to drive - even without tips, LOL. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the feedback! I hope we can make some videos together sometime soon!

Rideshare Genius yeh that would be cool. Dossdips@gmail.com . Hit me up when you can soo we can think of some ideas.

+Rideshare Genius Hey buddy i will like your help on how to make money with uber i just lost my job tonight. which is very stressful. you will be really helpful in my life.

Hi Amy! The only way to find out the bonuses is to reach out to Uber or Lyft. They don't publish any lists. Would you like me to assist you with that?

Yes, I agree 100%. I think drivers who put in a certain number of hours should get benefits, obviously not gonna happen... The unfortunate reality is that lots of those benefits and protections are eroding in the corporate world as well. Lots of folks who are considering Uber don't have the experience for a lot of the jobs you that would pay $20/hour with benefits. And some people might just want a flexible, part-time thing.

Yes, self employed pay SSI, Fica, and medicare, it's called self employment tax. And we pay the entire amount, not half like employees.

I agree 100% :)

Robert, that's what you're making currently there? How about during peak season in the winter? Does it get better?

Am in Miami there a lot of uber around my area I wonder if 10$ take home

Thanks for watching!! Specifically for this rental, I believe I could write off the gas and rental fees, car washes and other expenses, but not the mileage. My CPA took care of it, so I'm not 100% sure.

@@RideshareGenius did you owe money?

It’s true that you’re responsible for the car and riders could certainly mess it up. But remember a few things - 1. If a rider damages or dirties the car, you can request a cleaning fee 2. The rental company is not going to go over the car with a magnifying glass when you return it. They are just happy if there are no dents or scratches. I did something like 500 trips with this car and collected a few cleaning fees along the way and they didn’t complain when I returned the car

+Pedro Dasilva thanks for watching :)

My pleasure, Maurice!

Are you already with Uber? If so, log into your account and look for vehicle solutions. Rental options might appear there

Thanks! What exactly would you like to know about weekly earnings? Anything specific I could cover for you?

I'm not sure $2500 is possible. I worked a ton that week and I made $1700+ from driving. $750 was from referral rewards which I was transparent about...

D jeff good question I don't no if he mention it I want to rent and ride for uber to hi

Driving at 1.0x rates will almost never be profitable. Maybe it's time to change your strategy? I'd be glad to help! Have a great day! :)

I stopvdriving for uber west palm beach never surge n also im doing uberx short trips

Just be sure it's clean and like new, and mechanically safe and sound. That's it! Have a Mechanic run a diagnostic before buying. $100. And if the seller is not good with that KEEP looking! Happy LYFTING! LYFT RULES!

mitchell I dont trust any of these uber videos that show how much people make because I have been doing it 2 years and I do not make nearly that .. I am not hating but until I know hes not an employee just to get people signed up im not believing this crap ... 2500 in one week .. 1700 in referall and boosts .. sounds too good to be true

Blair Group takes good credit and time on your job to buy a car.

August 2016

Lone Petersen Fl is not as good. Im in Tampa its the same. about $80 on a good night.

Where?

I worked 11hrs and made 40$ after gas uber sucks

Lone Petersen I'm in Denver. You gotta know your city try different times. If I work between 6am-9am that's $10 an hr. 10am-1pm is $14 an hr. 1-6pm is $10. 6pm-6am is 18 an hr. on weekdays. $21 an hr is pretty much a guarantee if you work weekends. Just got to know when and where to work.

I would imagine there's money to be made in the city but $500 in the burbs might be tough!

Thanks, Edmund! :)

Thanks for watching! It can be used with Uber or UberEATS

Open your driver app, click "earnings" then click "promotions." Do you see anything there?

you're not wrong... the rates are lower and there's a lot less surge than there was in 2016 - that's the big thing. in 2014-2016, it would surge to 3x in LA at some time almost every day. now i only see that on New Year's Eve, etc...

Rideshare rentals are for folks who are going to drive a lot of miles every week so not a good solution for you. I don't discuss the referral earnings as part of my income in the video because I know that most drivers will not get referrals. I just want to show what's possible with hard work and lots of driving

I thought they were the same price. Do you know how much it is in OC?

Hi Shaquita! There's so much to discuss when it comes to strategy. What city will you be driving in?

I will be driving in Los Angeles. Are you doing XL or Select? Did the rates decrease? I would like to know the best times and areas to drive. Thanks you are awesome!

Hey Angelo! Unfortunately, not available in Tampa - www.hertz.com/rentacar/misc/index.jsp?targetPage=uber_landing_page.jsp&LinkType=HZLK

Thanks! :)

To rent? Probably not. But weekend rentals seem to be available in some markets, in which case, it might work for you. I'd recommend you contact support and ask about weekend rentals

Thank you!!!

Sw eet what’s the best way to go about it then... suggestions?

Thanks, Idris! 😀

I already have a vehicle. I rented this car to try the program and because I anticipated that I could earn a lot and drive a lot while I was renting it. All detailed in the video. Re Uber X, I'm not sure I understand your question? Could you be more specific? Thanks!

Do you have a link? I haven't read about the weekend rental option yet

On the bottom of the general page you can see a disclaimer about the weekend rental: www.uber.com/drive/vehicle-solutions/rental-cars/

Thanks for that! I'll have to find out where these weekend rentals are offered and how much they charge...

Yeah, Uber provides the coverage during periods 2 and 3 for sure...

Thank you, on the web, literature is ambiguous for Collision and Uber won't reply. Herein was my confusion -- The California policy, the Hertz-Uber rental redirects to only says "Contingent comprehensive and collision insurance. If a rideshare driver holds comprehensive and collision insurance on his/her vehicle," I only carry liability on my private car, but am assuming since Hertz is covering Collsion when off-app and period 1, Uber covers 2 & 3? From the rental program page: "*The Hertz Damage Waiver applies to damage to the vehicle itself in excess of $1,000 occurring while off-app or while on-app before accepting a request from a passenger. When off-app, Renter is responsible for any other liability incurred, subject to the minimum financial responsibility of Hertz. Uber provides additional coverage for on-app driving. For such Uber coverage in California, click here. For such Uber coverage in all other states, click here. Hertz may not offer any additional protection products, including insurance products. Terms and Conditions apply to all protection and insurance products. Loss Damage Waiver terms can be found in the rental agreement, rental agreement addendum, and online."

Amit, great attention to detail. When I rented, I had collision on my personal vehicle. But this program is also supposed to be for people without their own cars/insurance. I was verbally told that all coverage is provided, but without a lawyer, I'm not sure we'll figure out the truth... I wish I had more answers to provide, I hope Uber will figure this out for you

HI!! It's not possible. You won't be able to get the vehicle added to your Uber account without the registration and insurance under your name. I like the idea though! LOL. There are some options though... lots of big cities have private fleet owners who rent out cars to drivers - you could go that route and get a rental car set up with multiple apps.

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Just call Uber support to add or switch

Thank you

Unfortunately, the programs generally don't allow for that. If you are renting through the Uber program, they don't want you to be helping Lyft's business and vice versa...

Thank you, Darius! If you have any questions, please know you can always reach out to me :)

Rideshare Genius hey how do I get the hertz for Uber here in Atlanta , and what's the peak season for my city

Great question! Here in California, Uber allows you to drive anywhere in the state. But in some cities and states, regulations vary. I've heard Hillsborough County (Tampa area) is tougher on driver requirements.... I think it would be best to ask the rental company or your local Uber support about where you're allowed to drive exactly...

Rideshare Genius thanks for the reply!!!

Great info as I travel back and forth between San Francisco and Los Angeles often. Do you know where I can find out if the regulations vary between these two cities? Thanks again for the information! You are extremely helpful! :)

Hi! For Lyft, there are 2 types of rentals: GM and Hertz. With GM, personal miles are charged, but with Hertz, unlimited miles are included. You would not be able to get a Lyft rental set up with Uber and you also wouldn't be able to get an Uber rental set up with Lyft. I wish that were possible! :)

Rideshare Genius Aww, that prob means the same for getting the rental approved for DoorDash or what did you call it, PostMates?

Thanks, Jerome! 😀

Will10 do it u might like it an u might get enough money away to pay car rental and make a salary

It looks like it would be returned when the car is returned at the latest. In my case, the authorization expired within a few days...

It's an Uber rental program so it can only be used with Uber

why would they even care uber and lyft cover u when in driver mode so nothing changes

Kenneth Johnson IKR? That's what I've been saying...

Insurance is still an issue for some folks. A lot more companies are offering rideshare plans, but some are still against the idea. The Rideshare Guy has a great insurance page I recommend checking out - therideshareguy.com/rideshare-insurance-options-for-drivers/

Rideshare Genius Thanks for the link, appreciate the help.