The RideshareGuide

The RideshareGuide is dedicated to teaching you how to become an Uber driver and create meaningful full-time or part-time ridesharing income

Why the focus on Uber, you ask?

OK, let's talk money: Uber controls at least 70% of the rideshare market in most major cities

That means when passengers are looking for a ride, 70% of them are specifically looking for an Uber ride

If you want to earn maximum income as a rideshare driver you need to drive for the Transportation Network Company (TNC) that controls the market in your local area - in most cases that will be Uber

Now don't get offended if you are mainly interested in Lyft, or perhaps Carma - or maybe you live in Austin, TX and you're considering driving for RideAustin - we are here to serve everyone

In fact, many Uber drivers decide to join Lyft after they get started with Uber

Our own driving expert, Wylee Post, followed that path - he has been driving full-time for both Uber and Lyft for over 2 years now

The RideshareGuide is here to support you and your rideshare business regardless of which TNC you are interested in - we have relevant experience to share and we know how to communicate it effectively

If you are serious about succeeding as a new Uber driver or want to take your existing rideshare business to the next level, you are in the right place

We can help you determine if your existing vehicle meets Uber requirements and discuss the pros & cons of renting or leasing a rideshare vehicle

Driver requirements at the TNCs are straightforward - 21 year of age, licensed to drive, in-state driver's license & insurance - your name must be listed on the insurance policy - refer to the TNCs for the details in your specific location

That covers the logistics of becoming an Uber driver - it's basically two simple questions:

Am I qualified to drive?

Do I have an appropriate vehicle?

But you actually have more questions than that, don't you?

Wylee certainly did when he was considering driving for Uber

Before you jump into the application process with one of the TNCs you want to get your questions answered:

How much money can I make driving for Uber in my city?

What kind of insurance will I need?

How do I convince my significant other?

Does rideshare driving make sense for me?

Those questions are exactly why the RideshareGuide exists

Wylee has discovered the answers to those questions and many more - and his background as a corporate trainer makes him uniquely qualified to mentor other drivers

Because rideshare drivers are independent contractors and not employees of the TNCs, the TNCs are not able to tell drivers how to do their work, much less provide an employee manual

Uber can specify vehicle requirements and driver qualifications but they can't tell drivers what clothing to wear, how to groom their hair, how to speak to passengers, etc.