R
ide sharing companies are becoming popular to make an extra income or make money at odd hours. Some even work for these companies full time. Sites like
Uber,
Lyft, and
Doordash are great options for those seeking any additional work.
Uber
Uber is the original
ride sharing company and still one of the most popular ones. Drivers make anywhere around $15 an hour and up. Driving with UberBlack and UberXL can mean additional money if you meet the car requirements. With surge pricing, you can make even more during busy times for driving the same routes. On average
Uber drivers earn around $364 per month.
Lyft
Lyft is an alternative to
Uber, and in some cities they have less strict driver requirements, making it more accessible for those who don't have a newer
car. The pay seems to be a bit higher than
Uber, as
Lyft drivers average around $17.50 an hour. They also have a carpool option to pick up more customers on the same route. The average monthly income is $377 which makes
Lyft one of the most lucrative options.
Doordash
With
Doordash, you don't need to pick up strangers and instead get to deliver them food. For those who have an older vehicle that doesn't meet other ride share requirements,
Doordash will accept you as there are no vehicle requirements. Drivers make upwards of $15 an hour and you get to keep your tips. The average monthly income is around $266 which is a nice cash bonus.
Via
Via is only available in Chicago, Washington D.C., and in limited New York neighborhoods. The reason people Choose
Via if they live in those cities is that they have a loyal user base and pay is over $20 an hour during peek hours.
Turo
If there are certain days you won't be using your car, try renting it out with
Turo. It's free to use and you just take and upload pictures of your car. Then, renters will get the chance to rent your car per hour or day based on the dates you make your car available. With
Turo, you set your own rental prices and terms and can easily make extra money when you aren't driving!
Companies like
Uber,
Doordash, and
Lyft are great options to make extra cash or even a full-time income. Signing up and getting established will help boost your ratings and start earning a good income on your own schedule.
