The Uber Economy: You Are The Driver As A Ride Share Model

Introduction

The ride sharing economy is on the rise and has been for a while now. Uber, Lyft, Sidecar and other services are gaining popularity as people look for an alternative to owning their own vehicles or using traditional taxi services. In fact, several of these companies have actually driven out traditional taxi companies in many places around the country (and world). If you want to get involved with ride sharing there are many ways to do it: become a driver yourself or rent out your vehicle through websites like Turo or Getaround. In this article we’ll cover all of these options so that you can decide which one works best for you!

Uber

Uber is a mobile app that allows you to request rides, and it’s one of the biggest ride sharing services in the world.

Uber was founded in 2009 by Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp. It’s headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company began as a technology startup that aimed to connect drivers with passengers via an application on their smartphones. This model has become known as “ride sharing,” where drivers use their own vehicles for transportation services instead of taxis or buses or other public transportation options like subways or trains (though you can also request an Uber Black if you want).

Lyft

Lyft is a ride-sharing service that operates in the same way as Uber, but it has a few key differences. For example:

• Lyft rides tend to be cheaper than Uber.
• The drivers’ cars have a pink mustache on them (in addition to the driver’s name). This makes it easier for passengers to recognize their driver when they arrive at their destination.
• Lyft has a rating system for both passengers and drivers; if you receive low ratings from either party, your ability to use the service may be revoked or limited until you improve your performance in some way (for example, by taking additional driving classes).

Sidecar

Sidecar is a ride-sharing service that allows you to earn money by driving your own car. You can make up to $100/hour by driving your own car and picking up passengers in your neighborhood.

The Sidecar app puts everyone in touch with each other, connecting drivers with people who need rides. The company has been around since 2012 and was one of the first companies to offer this kind of service on a large scale, making it an industry leader among ride sharers today.

Flywheel

Flywheel is a ride share app that only operates in San Francisco. Unlike Uber and Lyft, you can only drive your own car; the app will not allow you to use a rental car or taxi service. Additionally, vehicles must be less than 10 years old and have four doors (you will be required to confirm this information when signing up).

Via

Via is a ride-sharing service that has been around since 2016 and is currently available in six cities: Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, Washington DC and Philadelphia. Via uses black cars to provide on-demand rides at affordable rates.

Via has been referred to as a hybrid between Uber and Lyft because it offers passengers the ability to pay by credit card or cash but also allows drivers who want more flexibility in their schedule.

It’s important to note that some cities don’t allow ride sharing services like Via because they violate local laws or regulations governing taxi or limousine services (like insurance requirements). If you’re interested in using this type of service while traveling overseas–or even domestically–it’s best practice for travelers not only understand their own state’s laws regarding such companies but also those of whichever country they plan on visiting as well!

You can share your car with strangers and make money.

The ride sharing economy is booming. In 2018, Uber alone was valued at $72 billion, and it’s not alone in the market. Lyft is another popular ride sharing app that allows drivers to make money by driving people around.

Uber and Lyft are just two examples of how you can get paid to drive people around town–there are lots more ways too! If you want to make extra cash on your own schedule, try one of these options:

Conclusion

The Uber economy is here to stay. It’s an exciting time to be in this business and we hope that you will join us on the ride!