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Old 05-21-2015, 03:06 AM   #19
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Originally Posted by fitcious View Post
i read this article a couple of weeks ago - how true is this from your point of view? i know it varies by city but overall..

http://citypaper.net/uberdriver/
1) I have a very good sense of direction and rarely rely on the map. And even if I do, I'm not glued to the screen unlike the writer
2) In LA, Uber has a fare guarantee that is anywhere from $16 - $28 per hour guaranteed. I end up with around $20-25/hr on average.
3) If you want to do this as a full-time job, don't. As a part time job, it's worth every second of my time invested so far.

An example: tonight I drove about 4 hours after work. Net fares was around... ~$80. I put roughly 60 miles on my car and paid about $6 in gas. This is enough money to cover my gas money to/from Laguna Seca this weekend for 86 Cup. Counting last week's fares, I am running this weekend for free.

At the end of the day, it all depends on your goal(s) and what you are going to work for. I am able to drive around, listen to my own music, and get paid.

-alex
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