Tips and Tricks From an Uber Driver
Don’t Talk Politics, Store a Towel in Your Trunk, and Let Them Sing Their Songs
This piece publishes as part of the Zócalo/The James Irvine Foundation public program and editorial series, “What Is a Good Job Now?” which investigates low-wage work across California. Register for the event “What Is a Good Job Now?” In Gig Work on Wednesday, March 13 in Oakland, CA—live in person and online.
Rideshare driving can be the right job for the right person, but you should also know the drawbacks.
On and off for nearly 10 years I have been a rideshare driver for both Uber and Lyft here …