Is Driving for Uber or Lyft a good side hustle gig?

Obie16

I'm looking to make some extra money on the side. Lyft and Uber always come to mind when I think of the share economy and/or side hustles. 

But has anybody on here driven for either company? Do you make decent money? Do these companies treat their employees well? Are the customers often hard to deal with? Do you have to pay in more for taxes? 

Please let me know! 

I always just saw an article that Uber is going to soon have in-app tripping, which Lyft already does. 

Erzaisad

I would say you could do it as a side-job, but I don't think the pay is too high. But that's my opinion. Never worked for either.

damponting44

There are other reasons than just dollars and cents that people prefer Uber or Lyft to other modes of transportation. Some people say cab companies – one in particular – can be hours late or otherwise unreliable.

Sarbojeet Jana

When it comes to sharing economy, why it is so concentrated on transportation and housing? Any thoughts? 

austinsparrow

You can make descent extra cash there. My friend is working there. And it is a good cash.

wahidovic

There are different reasons than just dollars and pennies that individuals incline toward Uber or Lyft to different methods of transportation. A few people say taxi organizations – one specifically

LarryNDicson

How much is Uber’s driver making a month now?

Brown_Isla

Well depending on how much you invest your time on it. 
I heard many opinion about such service and I all hear that depending on time you spend as driver you get more money. They all mention that if the road is long, it isn't a good business but if it is a close destination then it is better for many drivers. 

A taxi driver once told me that they take a certain percentage of the win

I heard from few taxis that the customers are hard to deal with cause they pay lesser if they pay in cash and there is a rating in Uber that customers do take it seriously.

paulaustin

It can be a part-time job, for long-term career is not good choice 

Stephannie Baker

well i don't thinks it's better Idea as the uber cars have many disadvantages such as time issues, stress, back pain and moreover it's not productive.

Lewis-H

Being a driver for Uber or Lyft seems like a great side hustle. ... New Lyft drivers can even earn a $300 sign-up bonus after completing 100 rides in 30 days. If you believe those ads, driving with a ridesharing service seems like the ideal side gig.