Bro to be honest, your videos are so filled with knowledge and inspiration that I feel like you're underrated! Like this video in itself has so much knowledge that it can drive any Uber driver to success. Keep up the good work man and thanks for providing such wealth of knowledge!
You get what you give... Treat this as a business, conduct yourself as a professional and show that you care for your riders. 3 years now with Uber and 8 thousand trips. On a bad day, the money is good. Most days it's great. That's after all expenses. Tax deductions and IRS mileage allotments have more than reimbursed me for wear and tear on my vehicle. Anyone not making at least decent money on this platform need to re-evaluate how they are running their service. Great video as usual Calvin!
Where u drive? I drive in Portland money. And even after taxes and expenses on most nights I average $20/hour. Some bad night I drop down to like $12/13 an hour but still worth it
A business owner that can be fired the first time someone files a false report to get a free ride. The court also ruled that Uber in fact is a transportation company.
Ending your partnership means you cannot work for them anymore. No referrals, no trips, and no payments from Uber. FIRED as in the Uber company will no longer pay you. Fired from Uber!
You also don't get to control your prices. Essentially, what Uber and Lyft have both done, is created technology that allows them to "employ" laborers without calling them "laborers". In this way they can rake in profits without the typical expenses that comes with having employees. Things like health care and life insurance, unemployment insurance, etc. Genius on their part. Screwy for us drivers. If I paid out of pocket for health alone, I'd be making slave wages if I just drove and did nothing else. That being said, if you do hustle, you can turn the tide in your favor. I just watched a vid that pointed out at least 3 or 4 companies that pay you to use their services during your rideshare business. Car advertising, snack services, product marketing. There's even one that pays you to use their music service. Bottom line, there's going to be negative Nancy's that are too lazy to hustle. That's fine. That's their choice, but those willing to put in the effort can make this work for them. Ya just gotta stay hungry and go put that food on your table. No one is going to do that for you. It's called personal responsibility and many people are seriously lacking it.
Calvin thanks for your work. I started in Dallas, but drive in D.C., (presently been driving 4+ years with 11,400+ rides). Drive a little 2015 Honda Civic. With the bonuses offered in this market I can make between $800 and $900 per week driving about a combined 30-36 hours total Monday thru Thursday. I don’t have to drive on the weekends if I don’t want to, but I do. My big take away from this video: 1.) Utilize the referrals (I’ll watch your vid) 2.) Set up a website 3.) Set up an LLC You definitely have me thinking hard about saving cash to invest in Uber when they go public. Thanks again!
Dear Simple Driver, I hate to be on the opposite side of any UBER discussion to you. However, I find myself excitedly putting up my hands to raise what I believe is a fair objection to your point as to "why" drivers may choose to work with UBER. So much of what you said may be true and correct for UBER in America but I can tell you that UBER UK is a scam, and UBER knows that. I remember taking up the subject with a couple of advisers at my local Greenhub and all they had to say was "well, it's not profitable for most drivers because of local rules." And, why over-regulation by the local licencing authorities may mean that drivers have to shell out so much money in fees just to get licenced, first as a driver and, yet more expenses to get one's vehicle licenced, you might be tempred to think that UBER will reflect these driver's expenses in the charges to passengers, as one way to help drivers recoup some of their expanses but you would be wrong ! UBER simply takes you on and finds you passengers at the lowest fares. So, while passengers may think UBER is a fantastic service, the drivers, on the other hand, have to take on second jobs or quit UBER altogether if they are to make ends meet. I know that because I have had to quit the so-called partnership. UBER may work well in the US, where you can literally buy a car and take it to your local Greenhub for registration right after which you may literally start earning ! Licencing by my local authority costs more than $600 with an additional $250+ to have my car plated with a taxi registration. Yet, for all that, base rate in my locality is under $2 . Yes, drivers pick up riders here and spend about 25 -30 minutes on a job (total time to pick up and drop off) and end up with less than $5. Therefore, in a hour, you may be lucky to earn $10 before costs to driver and other deductions. Not forgetting that the same driver may have had to take out some financing to purchase the car, in the first place, since you are not allowed to register vehicles that are more than 5 years old. My point is that this video may be helpful to drivers in America but it offers absolutely nothing to UBER drivers, here in the UK. Let's face it, companies like UBER are thriving today because the can get away with a lot of the anti-labour practices that yield them unbelievable profits. I am only giving a summary of our conversation but it was made clear to me that over-regulation by local authorities, here in the UK, are the reasons why drivers are unhappy with UBER UK I cannot
It's a scam here in America too and they all know it Uber and Lyft I hope they go out of business for taking advantage of hard-working people and paying them pennies on the dollar
So tell me how much uber is paying you to be a "YES" man?? As a blackman i am very disgusted to see another neutered blackman. I worked IBM as an Lead Engineer for 15 yrs and I know when I am hearing an RETENTION spill! Bottom line is Uber needs to pay their drivers all the money they stole away while still taking same percentage. I respected you until this video!! So, question are you telling UBER what they need to do???????? PAY their drivers they money they stole.
@@TheSimpleDriver the only ones that are benefiting from Uber and Lyft are the CEOs of the company making money off of you the driver who is wearing out his vehicle who is taking all the expenses paying insurance putting gas in the car maintenance in the end you don't make shit not only that when you are picking up strangers you never know what the hell they might try and do to you. Today was my last day I am done with this BS I'm taking the apps off my phone this is nothing but a big Ponzi scheme
The problem with Uber and Lyft sir the pay sucks!!!! you are a slave to a rich company like uber and Lyft they take advantage of people for scratch ticket money this job is a joke it's not worth it it's not worth wearing out your vehicle.you're a business owner give me a goddamn break Uber and Lyft don't give a f*** about anybody except for you getting in your car and making them Rich who in the hell are you fooling man come on
I guarantee you Uber and Lyft are paying this guy for this videos people don't waste your time doing this you will be in The poor House with a broken down vehicle
Uber and Lyft the biggest Ponzi scheme ever created. As a driver you pay for insurance you pay for maintenance you take a chance driving with a stranger in your car let's say you're driving 8 hours a day you will eventually get a little fatigued which increases accidents if you get into accident do you think Uber or Lyft give a shit 😂 in the end you pay for all expenses while these fat cats CEOs sit in their million dollar Mansions collecting millions of dollars off of the backs of these poor drivers who take all the risk remember people Uber does not own shit !!! All they own is the app they do not own your car they actually don't have anything if all the drivers quit on them today they would go bankrupt. Take it from a driver who's been doing this for a while don't waste your fuckin time. Find a regular 8-hour day job where you don't have to wear out your vehicle I hope these bastards go out of business because they are nothing but more of more than a slave labor company
Man I’m feeling this video. I’m going to UBEr and Lyft my way out of debt and chuck my dueces and get back to photography once I retire from the army and get both my retirement and V.A disability. I’m going to strengthen my two sources of income.
It's not a business partnership. There's no bargaining. You're at the whim of Uber's decisions. If there was direct communication between a driver union and Uber, then I'd agree with you.
I definitely notice when people put time and effort into their UA-cam videos! :) The graphics help especially if the video runs a little longer. Keep up the great work and have a good one!
I mostly pick up people from bars. So, I googled, yelped, etc. to determine the most popular bars and clubs. I made a list of 60 bars (could have been larger). I then googled each individual bar (still not complete) and created a chart that shows their open hours, busiest hours (particularly the times after their peak hour, as that's when the most ppl are leaving) as well as happy hours and ladies nights. I then make maps for each night of the week. I laminated all of these before writing anything in sharpies so it can be updated as sometimes bars close down for good. Since the bars are numbered, I plot them on the maps. Each night will have numbers plotted at their locations with best hours to be there based on when people leave the most. Using this, I can, at any given hour of the night know which bars I should be at AND which ones are closest to my current location. A fare takes me far from one bar? No problem, which one that's good at this hour is closest? All right, I'll go there. I did have lengthy car problems after making the lists and maps. I'll be putting it to the test soon. Also, idk about Uber, but another youtuber advised that if you take pics of vomit in your car from fares, Lyft with reimburse you 150-250 cleaning fee. If you're great at cleaning like I am, vomit in your car could be your best friend during a Lyft.
I have created a website, a UA-cam channel, and turned it into a startup company all that while driving... The simple driver was the first one who opened my mind into this possibility... And now after studying the rideshare industry for a full year, I have tons of innovative ideas that I have tested on people getting in my car... I also found 2 ways to really help drivers... And will soon address them on my other channel "JC TheBlackGuy" I still don't like your latest sponsored video but I do appreciate all the work and knowledge you share. Thank you
I love content like this. Someone telling me that I helped them and still be able to say I disagree with some things. That's totally fair and creates a healthy conversation. I'm glad I am helping and I appreciate your honesty. I look forward to watching your content.
@@TheSimpleDriver thank you sir learning from the best... And if you see my website vazyride.Com you'll notice it's exactly your theme on WordPress... I've also got paid $500 from one ride because I help a hair stylist doing her website using the same theme watching your step by step video on it... I took your teaching a step further, I'm learning now skills that I can easily charge 2k for it, and still use uber to get customers...
My friend. You're from another planet. I admire the time you spent researching, your vast knowledge of what business and marketing is and the simplicity of your explanation, verbally and graphically;, so everyone could understand it and grasp the valuable info you're providing and, as my self, start doing something about it or just fail. Thank you. Only cons: Referrals are no longer profitable.
Thanks for commenting Jay. Referrals are definitely still profitable. They are still $10-$500 nationwide. Why do you believe that they are no longer profitable?
Uber is not for everybody. We have to be conscious of why we get into it. In my case freedom is everything. I can work a few hours after my regular job whenever I feel like it and make some extra cash. But I do feel like uber could be giving us a little more then they do per ride.
Referrals are based on cities and vary per. Referrals in Atlanta are only $50, some cities $10. Other cities $10-$500. This is where your website comes in to reach drivers nationwide. Sorry you thought that referrals are ONLY $10. THEY ARE NOT. As far as SURGES, who cares about them. It's why I created this video for creating your OWN waterholes. Please watch this video...ua-cam.com/video/XEDDPXyeDck/v-deo.html
@@TheSimpleDriver I couldn't conscientiously refer someone to drive for Uber at this date. In the past certainly I could and I did. I have been in Executive Search and recruiting/staffing for more than 20 years. There is no industry in the United States that even comes close to matching the turnover of the Rideshare industry period. Lack of earnings is the overwhelming factor, they have burned through millions and millions of drivers nationwide. Your smart to not drive any longer. At .64 cents per mile before they take their booking fee and percentage it is highly unlikely you could even break even after true expenses. Plus remember you will only get paid for the miles someone is actually in your car, which will probably account for less than half the miles you will drive depending on your market. Reality is you can not operate a car for 20-25 cents per mile. How anyone could consciously refer a driver that has a better than 99% of failure so you can earn $10-50 per refferal should spend some time in honest prayer.
Referrals here in Orlando are just $25, and we have too many drivers along with just getting .53 cents a mile. It’s hard to remain positive but good video. Much love.
Oh and by the way the ONE reallly great message you had was concerning the EXIT PLAN which I was well aware of a couple of years ago when I started driving. I used the downtime between rides to further educate myself and start a new career.
Going pubic in 2019, along with Lyft. Good point about "why" I am driving for Lyft (kinda the same!). Never the less, I need the extra money to SURVIVE! If I wasn't driving, I would literally be homeless, moreover I like owning my own business and setting my own direction. My company is currently "sole proprietor," though in 2019, I convert it to an LLC. There were too many expenses all at once in 12/2018. Needless to say, you are absolutely right about keeping business expenses separate. That part, for me, at least is done. I do have a business account. It'll be closed in November, and reopened under the LLC. Your video was really well done. The word you were looking for was "reconnoiter," eg. "Recon." Oh yeah . . . Why some people (Mr. Williams) feel the video is invalid is beyond me.
Hello Calvin, I have been an Uber Driver Partner for 7 months now and didn't know any of these 10 Reasons. ....wow! Very shocking and informative. Thanks, appreciate it! 🙂
Thank you! Just got all set up over the past 3 days with Uber and Lyft. Starting on Monday... My WHY is not money related... but very big. Thank you for encouraging the thought process. Grateful. God bless you.
The problem with "The Simple Driver', which many people here have commentated on, and yet what the Channel Owner hasn't fully processed (or is in denial of), is that you are not making any money off of UBER. You are making money off of MULTI-LEVEL-MARKETING - THROUGH UBER! You have to be honest about this, you can't even use Uber as a platform to leverage Multi level marketing - it is not UBER that is making you money - IT IS MULTI LEVEL MARKETING - THROUGH UBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a public speaker and I am impressed with your message and your delivery. The negative comments you get (102 thumbs down?) are from people that don't understand the message about the business beyond the driver's seat. Thank you for the thought and time you invest in these UA-cams. FYI, I used your referral code for Uber and just completed my 1st day driving yesterday. Good software resulted in a smooth process. Now I have to work on that "strategy" section to produce some meaningful dollars. Thanks again for your efforts.
At 6:32 I'm glad you brought that up because with the new Technology company, Tryp, it brings over a next level business owner model. Most people aint ready to boss up like that. That's why most spread a lil hate on it. But wait until it flourishes 😉
Uber is too unstable for a primary income source, you must use rideshare to bolster additional revenue streams. I have rideshare as part of many money making avenues, and I talk a lot about it on my channel.
Nothing short of brilliant. From content to delivery. Getting my plan together and found this not only informative but affirming I'm on the right path, as I start driving next month. I found the time vs money particularly interesting. Do you have any more videos on that?
Love the video. I began driving a few months ago as an alternative to working a 9 to 5 that was a net negative in my life. I am happy to say I am succeeding in many ways you mentioned but I need to figure out my greater goals and exit strategy. I’m talking to most of my riders for inspiration. And I even survived my first vomit night with minimal downtime and frustration. Thanks for all the videos!
I believe the California Supreme Court would disagree with you. They are not a technology company. I think this will go to Federal court and Uber (and Lyft) will lose as will all the other Gig Economy Apps. The IRS needs to create a new classification for this type of business, we are not employees and are not independent contractors. Somewhere in the middle. Until that is fixed, it will be a major problem.
The Simple Driver respectfully I have to disagree. these companies are trying to hide under the claims that they are TECH companies to avoid having to abide by labor laws, avoiding things like minimum wage requirements, unemployment coverage and wrongful termination. One could argue that Uber since they have multiple platforms could be a TECH company, however you can’t say that for companies like Lyft or Grubhub or Caviar. Their primary source of revenue is related to that particular business. I don’t think any Uber driver WANTS to be an employee, they don’t want to punch a time clock or wear a uniform, however they should be allowed to negotiate rates and the contract. My entire point of this is that there needs to be a new classification for these types of jobs, they do not meet the criteria of either an employee or a contractor. I believe that would solve what could potentially be a massive legal battle.
@@benvernick Very healthy comment. There are strengths to both sides of this conversation. I'm just focusing on the fact that they are in a leading position to capitalize on the future of autonomous driving with there extensive DATA on navigation, customer base, and GPS coordinates. There is a BIGGER picture that will be unrevealed. I can't say much more because I could be held liable. Just know that there is a MAJOR shift coming within' the next 3-5 years.
The Simple Driver agreed its the elephant in the room that no one wants to discuss. And yep shit is going to hit the fan when autonomous vehicles arrive. I read an analyst report that unemployment rate could skyrocket to over 20% when that happens. It affects everyone (truckers especially). To put that into perspective the unemployment rate was 24% at the height of the Great Depression. I sincerely hope that our elected officials are discussing this. I am genuinely concerned for people that rely solely on Rideshare for their only source of income.. It’s going to be a scary time when that happens. Can’t stop progress....
Spoke to my insurance company, progressive . They do not have any rideshare coverage. I would have to cancel my insurance policy and find a company that can cover me for personal and rideshare. So far no luck! I will not drive til I can find a company who will provide me complete coverage including rideshare. The risk is too great otherwise. Not gonna sell my soul for extra pocket money. To help everyone maybe you /or Uber can help us find an insurance company so that we can drive with peace of mind knowing that we drivers and our customers are covered in case of an accident. That's all that preventing me from starting to drive.
Simple UBER is a Scam. I was an UBER Driver for 2 Years, Full Time, GMC Yukon driving on all the platforms, sometimes I worked 10 to 14 hours 6 days straight, that's why I know they are a big scam.
Thanks for you r comment. I'm actually going to make a video about this very comment. Uber is not a SCAM. This is normally the comment from drivers who aren't averaging $500 a week or more on the platform consistently.
I agree. Uber/Lyft will run you and your car into the ground. And the days where you're all pumped up to drive and go get it, it gets slow and boring and doubt starts to set in cause time starts to fade (that you can't get back) and you're not making any money. They need to have a base pay check to add to the drivers who drive fulltime over a consecutive 3 month period. Somebody who does this for real needs to be compensated for all that time in the field without receiving a ping for hours on end.
@@cerebralmindgame9818 Thanks for commenting. Please watch this video so you can learn how to operate a more effective business strategy to earning income with Uber. ua-cam.com/video/SGRIQHkvH3Q/v-deo.html
I drive for lyft and i agree its simple math when it all comes down to it they have little to no real money to make when they paying you under 5 a trip and dont have any trips most of the time!! They even stopped the heat map!!!
I understand where David is coming from. Just the driving part of uber doesn't make much sense for full time drivers... You will be trading too much time for not that much money. However if you combine other possibilities like market your own products and services while still making $500 - $1000 a week is by far the cheapest way to market in this era...
I will agree that money isn’t as good as it used to be. But there is still money to be made,but it’s not free handouts. I’m starting a. Regular machinist job here Jan 2nd, this will pay my regular bills with consistent pay and 40 hours only. Uber is gonna be what gets me out of debt.
I appreciate the content because I have been driving Uber for two months. I also have been driving lyft as well. I believe this strategy has helped me to take things to the next step.
I have been driving lyft for a year and two months, Uber, UberEats, and DoorDash for two months. How do I start to do more referrals so I can limit my driving so I can make more money?
Hey uber sent out an email to drivers like 2-3 months ago changing the referral code program. Uber said you can no longer post your referral code on social media, UA-cam videos, and websites. Uber said you can only use your referral code to refer people you actually know like your brother or a co-worker. Uber can now deactivate your driver account for using your referral code like that. It was a great idea before but uber stopped it they even said they can take back all of your previous referral money. Smh damn you uber.
I am a driver business owner. I have a comment about the referral codes. Many drivers believe that by referring new drivers in, they are shooting themselves in the foot by creating more competition for rides. Overabundance of cars on the road congesting the traffic, creating problems including drivers sitting in traffic unpaid, has also been an issue recently in many cities. What is your opinion on this?
Do you think drivers should list rideshare as a primary use of their vehicle? I told my insurance agent I drive for Lyft. My insurance went up over $100. I complained through Emails and we're about to be offered insurance through Geico under Lyft. Should drivers be honest with their agent?
been your own boss + run own business = fault, Uber run you, you either quit or obey everything uber say. the only thing you can control is your flexibility. you cant change the price, you cant change the rating, you cant do anything except go online or offline(not so much been own boss). more state & country starting to enforce Uber to pay min wage and act like real taxi company. so its mislead to tell people you your own boss, because you not a boss.
thanks for commenting, but it's comments like this that show me just how much people DON'T understand how a business works. This is why I created this very video here...ua-cam.com/video/kLZFEoGVAFA/v-deo.html (Watch and get a NEW perspective and Reality of business)
@@TheSimpleDriver what happens when Uber launches their self driving cars and gets rid of the drivers, shouldn't I have a say in this if it's my own business?
@@danielceballos6559 Self driving cars are coming regardless. If not Uber, one of the other 45 companies working on them. What Uber does has NOTHING to do with how YOU run YOUR business. You can't tell Uber what to do with THEIR business. Just like they can't tell me what to do with MINE. They can't STOP me from making these kind of videos. It's MY business.
@@TheSimpleDriver maybe we the you don't understand nothing all you understand is you jump to the next to a big thing right you know you made your money up front when it was $3 a mile and then you realize you can make money by getting people to sign up for your videos you ain't shit. I was in my own business for 35 years went all kinds of hat cuz of my conditions and recessions and the greedy globalist and made it hard for me to get back to where I need to be with my business k bank bailouts to Crooked Bankers that's why society and corporations suck today but you probably wouldn't care anyway cuz you'd find a way to be on their side anyway I guess I'm more of a humanitarian and I don't like greedy assholes like you and the rest of the Buddies you you think you think !😜are your friends 👎👎👎👎👎
@@TheSimpleDriver yo man what what drugs are you on since when does Uber allow us to run our business when they set the prices to the point where basically we sacrifice our car and we have to go out there and hustle when they tell us where to go with a hustle you're such a freaking a******. THEY ARE A TERRIBLE TECHNOLOGY COMPANY. THERE NEW APP IS A PIECE A CRAP. THEY DON'T MAKE THE CARS 😡
Great video Calvin. Thanks for posting that and sharing the information with others, to help them become more successful as an entrepreneur/business owner. Too many people look at it as a job and don't treat it as a business and this makes a difference to the success and profitability of being an Uber driver.
This is actually funny, I see a lot of people complaining about the money isn't there and uber is a scam or what not, this man just laid it out for you simple and plain, stop working for uber and and drive for yourself. It's your hustle no one should expect it to be easy until you get a system of your own. Like he said you are not driving for uber.
Salude from OKC, OK. Ive been with uber for nearly 2 years. Its an experiance everytime you drive with uber. Thanks for all your information and advise. This is really very helpful. Through visiting throug utube and looking at others I have gone to use Uber for financial goals and help. Keep doing what your are doing. I do appreciate what you are doing. Keep up the good work.
I love this video. Really gets me thinking. I have been driving for Uber and Lyft for a year and a half. I feel like most of these commenters have not watched the video and truly listened to the content. I have been looking at it wrong. I have not been consistent with driving. I have been wanting to create content on UA-cam and push Uber sign up codes more. Thank you for the insight and motivation. I will be checking out some other videos. Going to set up a Uber website. Look for the exit strategy. I have some other ideas along with it. Do you have a video for recommendations of how to use your tip money? Or how I should view tips. Should they go into the overall income?
I love your positivity man. But I just don't have the hustlers mentality to maintain any of your strategies long term. Lack of Hopes nd dreams doesn't help. But I'm going to try again in the New Year. Get the quick books running. Not sure what the point of the LLC is but I'll check more of your videos for that. Funny. I subscribed to yoir channel in the summer and I never get a notification when you post. Meanwhile, you tube beeps my phone at least once a week with a video from the rideshare guy. I much prefer your positivity to his negativity. So keep up the good work. And I'll keep in touch. Thx.
I backed out. Still on the platform, or available. Was not making money, it was costing me. Tax laws have changed and I don't understand how to deduct and do what you have done. I watch the negativity on FB group for Uber and Lyft, and I am like "no way". Backing up, if there was a planning could implement, step by step, this old girl might give it another go. Very informative video. Thank you
Calvin, thank you for the video. You are right, there is a plethora of negativity in and throughout other Uber videos. This was very helpful and refreshing as I am planning on using uber as a supplemental income source going into 2019. Looking forward to checking out other videos on your channel!
That was literally the business model I had for my rideshare startup couple months ago. It's a great concept, but they will fail bcz they have no strategy to convince the user to leave uber and lyft...Tesla have already won the rideshare battle without even starting and Tryp will disappear quick. To be honest I think any other rideshare platforms coming up should increase the fare ride instead of decreasing it, and solely focus on the drivers instead of the passenger... Imagine a new app where drivers make more, offers same features as uber and lyft and most drivers would use it instead of uber/Lyft... The customer will have no choice but to follow bcz that is where the rides are available ...My vision is to help drivers make more money and purchase a self driving car that will continue to pay them without them being in the car... They deserve it, the rideshare +$120B industry was founded on their back, credit, and health... Due to lake of funding I had to slow down on it, and focus instead on educating drivers how to make a profitable business for themselves while driving for uber/Lyft within 6 months... At the moment that is the best way I can use my time and resources to help drivers...
You have a gift. I just started watching your videos and visited your website. Very well thought out information laid out that can be used in many different platforms. I applaud you.
Hi Calvin I always like your positive outlook, great ideas and excellent video's that's why I subscribed to your channel after watching one of your videos over a year ago! I do have one question about promoting the Uber referral code. A few months ago I received an updated terms of service notice from Uber that they no longer allow the open sharing of referral codes on social media, referral code links in the video descriptions, video thumbnails, in on business cards and other items to give to the general public! Can you clarify how you can share these Uber referral codes and not be in violation of Ubers most recent updated terms of service policies prohibiting this? Thanks in advance. Dave E
Calvin, your information and perspectives on owning and operating a successful business surrounding the rideshare industry is AWESOME. I would love to connect with you on a ZOOM or Hangout to talk about your coaching and biz in general. Have a Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁😎
Great job Calvin! I appreciate the info shared. I don’t understand why so many people are bashing him for making this video! He’s simply showing you a way to put MORE $$$ in your pockets and give u a different outlook on the negativity( yes we all know can come with it). I get some people aren’t cut to be business owners (no matter the reason) and that’s fine. Use this info as a tool or don’t. Totally up to u. No need to bash. Speaking of which did anyone see the 180 day of change video??? He was going to bat for drivers! Everyone is entitled to their own opinions indeed however please do research and be courteous to others.
Uber just put out 2018 monthly and yearly reports for drivers and in all those downloads the miles driven by drivers shows as zero. How could that be? That is huge mistake. How are we going to report our taxes if our miles reports by uber shows zero? Does your records for 2018 show zero miles too?
I'm curious, are they going to assume inventory. They make more having somebody else drive their car into the ground. They are going to have their own self driving cars?. No more drivers? How much is your percentage is made from referrals? The time for $, your right about that.
Keep up the great work! I’ve been driving for a couple years now myself and I’ve shared your information to several of my passengers regarding your information! Look forward to gaining more knowledge from you!
I was born in San Francisco, so obviously I drive here. Money can be great for Uber or Lyft. Lyft has better quality riders in the Bay Area. I felt with independent contractors for 20 years, so I’m I. Tune with all the tax and banking. The best way to help yourself is to sell yourself. Especially if you have an idea in tech. Just never give your idea away. You talk around the idea. If they are interested, then they will ask for your info. Uber does not care about a single driver. Only if they can make Uber money. They have been caught in many lies. If you live in a tech area and have ideas, then prepare for a conversation. A lot of passengers in San Francisco are I. Tech, so they can be pretty weird at times and not know how to hold a conversation. You cannot force a talk out of them. Each city is very different, especially the home of tech. It is not easy to sell yourself, but if you are prepared, then it helps.
Hey Calvin, I've been driving Uber for about 2 years off and on and on a part time basis here in ATL but I mostly drive in North Gwinnette, North Fulton, and Forsyth counties. I'm trying to start creating UA-cam videos. Do you have any tips on equipment needed and software to create intros to my videos? I have a great video editing software but it does not have built in tools to created a decent intro.
Great video and awesome channel. Applying as an Uber driver at the moment and found this video in the nick of time too. I’ll be sure to start implementing these strategies with it
HI Calvin! You brought up good points in this video. Can you please discuss in as much detail as possible the Insurance issues. Uber has it's own insurance company certificate, but the real issue is our personal insurance. We literally have to sneak around and drive on the DL hoping we dont have an incident or accident. Drivers stand the risk of losing their insurance. Am I correct or is there another angle that I'm not seeing? I've read reviews that stated that Uber Insurance coverage isnt all that. Can we be held personally accountable? I feel all the drivers need definitive information, (maybe a printable pdf?) answers about this issue. Not trying to cast negativity on the things, just being realistic. We stand to lose big time if our ins company finds out. If not you, how do we get info regarding this matter? Is there a link or a contact? Thanks in advance!
I see that you stay in Atlanta, Ga. I'm going to be moving there soon. So one question, do you know if I have to have a George license plate when transfering from the state I'm in now to Georgia? Or are you aware of the process?
How long were you a driver for Uber before you were able to stop driving? I ask because I believe that one must take control of their own destiny. You certainly have found what works for you. Great video!
Good morning Calvin. i have indeed been blessed since i started following your channel. i just signed up for Uber and will start driving this weekend. i will love to have a one on one chat with you. Thanks so much and God bless you as always. Brian.
Did Uber Eats for 6 months and Shipt for 6 months so I have an idea how Uber works, for 300 miles I can get only 200 dollars, that is bad, you should get at least 300 dollars for every 300 miles...for shipt I get 300 dollars easy for 200 miles, one of the reasons is because of the ability to pickup for two customers for one hour and not having to wait for pings.
I've been driving, for Uber, for three months, now. I had high hopes, but since Uber has gone public, Uber has slashed pay, by almost 50%. They have, also, ended sign on bonuses. Uber technologies is worth 96 BILLION dollars. I drive AT LEAST 9 hours a day, and take the 8th day off. I GROSS about $100 a day, and put 1,000 miles A WEEK on my car. That is a service every 3 weeks, costing anywhere between $100 to over $300, for routine maintenance. $100 doesn't give you much to work with. It just sounds like Uber doesn't appreciate its drivers.
now use all these things, plus years of education ,experience ,certifications ,laws ,risk ,huge overhead and licenses ,,you have a commercial truck driver.. %1000 harder than anyone would even think...
Great video!! Just like all of your videos very POSITIVE!!!! One of the most Powerful and important points you made in this video is get away from the NEGATIVE!!! GREAT INFORMATION!! Thank You!!
One has to evolve and adapt to changes. This may mean using the money earned from rideshare and translating that into other cash flows. If that’s the case then driving 100% is not the key to success.
This was a great video, but I'm wondering how much of this transfers over to Uber Eats? For instance, how does selling yourself work when you don't have anyone in your car, while doing Uber Eats? That's just one example from your video that I can think of. Apart from that (and one or two other tiny things), this video was exceptionally well done video! God bless.
@@TheSimpleDriver Thanks for your reply. Have you ever done UberEats? If so, do you have any tips on how to exponentially grow that business model - or is it not as easy as UberX? Thanks again and best regards.
@@TheSimpleDriver I am tuned waiting for it... But in the mist of waiting I went ahead and learned editing, filming and lot more... Still looking to learn more tips from your channel, but I have definitely see the power of Publishing... And will be strategize all around publishing content... Because it's really powerful...
Thanks calvin, very smart and blessed man. Quick question: how should I use a website, i am not very tech. I am however a good salesman and preferer recruit face to face. Should I invest in business card with my code on it thanks?
Not anymore, over 6hr of driving 119 trips my earning was $ 119.35 I live in Bay area CA. if you know anything about the bay area, then you know this is worthless
Thanks for commenting. Every drivers Exit Plan is different. Look into what your natural skills and abilities are and use your Time Freedom and Flexibility to build it up into a business.
And I am really frustrated about it.... the passive income part of my business is lacking big time. I can make almost 900.00 per week driving , but I am getting tired of it and I want my web site to pick up the slack...something I must be doing wrong. It has been over a year now and I have not gotten one single referral...
Hello. I would like to comment about the Uber referrals you were talking about because there could be several problems and issues with that now. I don't know if you know this one Uber UA-cam channel but its called Uberhints its this middle aged gentleman named Mark. He had talked about how Uber is setting a limit on how many referrals drivers can give out and you can possibly be deactivated from Uber by giving out to many Uber Referrals especially through social media. This one recent video of Mark's title is "Uber wants to tell me who my friends are." Its quite a interesting video he did. But in that video he talks about what is really a friend? A rider could be a friend. I do not currently drive for any longer. Will I try Lyft? Or maybe try Uber again in the future? We will have to see time will tell on that. Although as of now I am still cooling down from a situation but would love to tell you about mine so maybe it would help you better to explain to drivers and future drivers on what to do and what not to do. I liked how you explained about the video about whether if you are considered an employee and stuff like that. I feel like there's are probably many people out there who choose to drive for uber think and feel well as long as I have good ratings and good overall on making my riders happy it will be good enough. But...... There are always a few percentage of people you could get a lot that will complain. I guess the main thing I wanted to get across is its possible to get kicked off even though you have been really good and have badges and lots of compliments riders have given you. Its like sometimes you see professional athlete coach's get fired and sometimes you can feel Man he wasn't given a fair chance he wasn't that bad. He helped get the team to the playoffs the team was over .500 most of the time when he coached that team. Then he gets fired. Well that's kind of what its like with Rideshare. Just because you have been really good through most of your rides, does not always guarantee job security. I would love to tell you the whole story when I am ready but do not want to put a comment publicly about it. It was a good informative video but the Referral Code thing is the only downfall I had on it. I have heard that it is in Ubers updated policy on how many Referral Codes you can give out.
Hey Jason, I have READ the Referral policy for myself and it's very VAGUE. I have also been in touch with insiders and there is nothing specific. FRIENDS? questionable... There is NO LIMIT listed. They are cracking down on SPAMMERS, not REAL people with brands like myself or TheRideShareGuy...etc...etc. It's weird to say the least. Here are the rules... www.uber.com/legal/other/referral-terms-us-can-en/
Bro to be honest, your videos are so filled with knowledge and inspiration that I feel like you're underrated! Like this video in itself has so much knowledge that it can drive any Uber driver to success. Keep up the good work man and thanks for providing such wealth of knowledge!
Jeffrey De Los Santos Absolutely mind blowing.
You get what you give...
Treat this as a business, conduct yourself as a professional and show that you care for your riders.
3 years now with Uber and 8 thousand trips.
On a bad day, the money is good.
Most days it's great.
That's after all expenses.
Tax deductions and IRS mileage allotments have more than reimbursed me for wear and tear on my vehicle.
Anyone not making at least decent money on this platform need to re-evaluate how they are running their service.
Great video as usual Calvin!
Great comment William.
Where u drive? I drive in Portland money. And even after taxes and expenses on most nights I average $20/hour. Some bad night I drop down to like $12/13 an hour but still worth it
@@robert907 Pittsburgh, PA
A mid-size market.
Uber is robust here.
Lately more Lyft cars on the roads too.
I drive in Phoenix and I make about 20 an hour after manipulating the bars and drunk ppl and the airports at certain times
@@terrellewilliams2188 what is grubhub
A business owner that can be fired the first time someone files a false report to get a free ride. The court also ruled that Uber in fact is a transportation company.
You cannot be FIRED, you don't work for Uber. They can ONLY end your partnership.
Ending your partnership means you cannot work for them anymore. No referrals, no trips, and no payments from Uber. FIRED as in the Uber company will no longer pay you. Fired from Uber!
Good content bro. You’re definitely preaching facts. I’m gonna take your advice 💯
Semantics do not change the reality that our source of income is being terminated. @@TheSimpleDriver
You also don't get to control your prices. Essentially, what Uber and Lyft have both done, is created technology that allows them to "employ" laborers without calling them "laborers". In this way they can rake in profits without the typical expenses that comes with having employees. Things like health care and life insurance, unemployment insurance, etc. Genius on their part. Screwy for us drivers. If I paid out of pocket for health alone, I'd be making slave wages if I just drove and did nothing else. That being said, if you do hustle, you can turn the tide in your favor. I just watched a vid that pointed out at least 3 or 4 companies that pay you to use their services during your rideshare business. Car advertising, snack services, product marketing. There's even one that pays you to use their music service. Bottom line, there's going to be negative Nancy's that are too lazy to hustle. That's fine. That's their choice, but those willing to put in the effort can make this work for them. Ya just gotta stay hungry and go put that food on your table. No one is going to do that for you. It's called personal responsibility and many people are seriously lacking it.
Calvin thanks for your work. I started in Dallas, but drive in D.C., (presently been driving 4+ years with 11,400+ rides). Drive a little 2015 Honda Civic. With the bonuses offered in this market I can make between $800 and $900 per week driving about a combined 30-36 hours total Monday thru Thursday. I don’t have to drive on the weekends if I don’t want to, but I do.
My big take away from this video:
1.) Utilize the referrals (I’ll watch your vid)
2.) Set up a website
3.) Set up an LLC
You definitely have me thinking hard about saving cash to invest in Uber when they go public.
Thanks again!
Dear Simple Driver, I hate to be on the opposite side of any UBER discussion to you. However, I find myself excitedly putting up my hands to raise what I believe is a fair objection to your point as to "why" drivers may choose to work with UBER.
So much of what you said may be true and correct for UBER in America but I can tell you that UBER UK is a scam, and UBER knows that.
I remember taking up the subject with a couple of advisers at my local Greenhub and all they had to say was "well, it's not profitable for most drivers because of local rules."
And, why over-regulation by the local licencing authorities may mean that drivers have to shell out so much money in fees just to get licenced, first as a driver and, yet more expenses to get one's vehicle licenced, you might be tempred to think that UBER will reflect these driver's expenses in the charges to passengers, as one way to help drivers recoup some of their expanses but you would be wrong !
UBER simply takes you on and finds you passengers at the lowest fares. So, while passengers may think UBER is a fantastic service, the drivers, on the other hand, have to take on second jobs or quit UBER altogether if they are to make ends meet. I know that because I have had to quit the so-called partnership.
UBER may work well in the US, where you can literally buy a car and take it to your local Greenhub for registration right after which you may literally start earning !
Licencing by my local authority costs more than $600 with an additional $250+ to have my car plated with a taxi registration. Yet, for all that, base rate in my locality is under $2 . Yes, drivers pick up riders here and spend about 25 -30 minutes on a job (total time to pick up and drop off) and end up with less than $5. Therefore, in a hour, you may be lucky to earn $10 before costs to driver and other deductions. Not forgetting that the same driver may have had to take out some financing to purchase the car, in the first place, since you are not allowed to register vehicles that are more than 5 years old.
My point is that this video may be helpful to drivers in America but it offers absolutely nothing to UBER drivers, here in the UK.
Let's face it, companies like UBER are thriving today because the can get away with a lot of the anti-labour practices that yield them unbelievable profits.
I am only giving a summary of our conversation but it was made clear to me that over-regulation by local authorities, here in the UK, are the reasons why drivers are unhappy with UBER UK
I cannot
Uyi Osa Good point bro. I am in the uk 🇬🇧 as well. Nottingham. What local council are you controlled by? Respect
It's a scam here in America too and they all know it Uber and Lyft I hope they go out of business for taking advantage of hard-working people and paying them pennies on the dollar
So tell me how much uber is paying you to be a "YES" man?? As a blackman i am very disgusted to see another neutered blackman. I worked IBM as an Lead Engineer for 15 yrs and I know when I am hearing an RETENTION spill! Bottom line is Uber needs to pay their drivers all the money they stole away while still taking same percentage. I respected you until this video!! So, question are you telling UBER what they need to do???????? PAY their drivers they money they stole.
@GuyanaSlim Congratulation my friend be truly prosperous and blessed
@GuyanaSlim What do you do?
He's the best yes man ive ever seen cant hate on that
Huh? Did you really watch and understand this video? This dude, Calvin, has a hustle. A good hustle. Income coming from multiple sources.
Moe Williams
What are you talking about? Did you even watch the video. Obviously not.
Every year the pay is getting lower and lower
How many streams of income are you taking advantage of? Have you watched this video explaining them? ua-cam.com/video/SGRIQHkvH3Q/v-deo.html
@@TheSimpleDriver the only ones that are benefiting from Uber and Lyft are the CEOs of the company making money off of you the driver who is wearing out his vehicle who is taking all the expenses paying insurance putting gas in the car maintenance in the end you don't make shit not only that when you are picking up strangers you never know what the hell they might try and do to you. Today was my last day I am done with this BS I'm taking the apps off my phone this is nothing but a big Ponzi scheme
The problem with Uber and Lyft sir the pay sucks!!!! you are a slave to a rich company like uber and Lyft they take advantage of people for scratch ticket money this job is a joke it's not worth it it's not worth wearing out your vehicle.you're a business owner give me a goddamn break Uber and Lyft don't give a f*** about anybody except for you getting in your car and making them Rich who in the hell are you fooling man come on
I guarantee you Uber and Lyft are paying this guy for this videos people don't waste your time doing this you will be in The poor House with a broken down vehicle
Uber and Lyft the biggest Ponzi scheme ever created. As a driver you pay for insurance you pay for maintenance you take a chance driving with a stranger in your car let's say you're driving 8 hours a day you will eventually get a little fatigued which increases accidents if you get into accident do you think Uber or Lyft give a shit 😂 in the end you pay for all expenses while these fat cats CEOs sit in their million dollar Mansions collecting millions of dollars off of the backs of these poor drivers who take all the risk remember people Uber does not own shit !!! All they own is the app they do not own your car they actually don't have anything if all the drivers quit on them today they would go bankrupt. Take it from a driver who's been doing this for a while don't waste your fuckin time. Find a regular 8-hour day job where you don't have to wear out your vehicle I hope these bastards go out of business because they are nothing but more of more than a slave labor company
Man I’m feeling this video. I’m going to UBEr and Lyft my way out of debt and chuck my dueces and get back to photography once I retire from the army and get both my retirement and V.A disability. I’m going to strengthen my two sources of income.
It's not a business partnership. There's no bargaining. You're at the whim of Uber's decisions. If there was direct communication between a driver union and Uber, then I'd agree with you.
A very well made video! You must have put a lot of time into this. Excellent use of graphics! 👍
Thanks for the notice. Appreciate it.
I definitely notice when people put time and effort into their UA-cam videos! :)
The graphics help especially if the video runs a little longer.
Keep up the great work and have a good one!
I mostly pick up people from bars. So, I googled, yelped, etc. to determine the most popular bars and clubs. I made a list of 60 bars (could have been larger). I then googled each individual bar (still not complete) and created a chart that shows their open hours, busiest hours (particularly the times after their peak hour, as that's when the most ppl are leaving) as well as happy hours and ladies nights. I then make maps for each night of the week. I laminated all of these before writing anything in sharpies so it can be updated as sometimes bars close down for good. Since the bars are numbered, I plot them on the maps. Each night will have numbers plotted at their locations with best hours to be there based on when people leave the most. Using this, I can, at any given hour of the night know which bars I should be at AND which ones are closest to my current location. A fare takes me far from one bar? No problem, which one that's good at this hour is closest? All right, I'll go there. I did have lengthy car problems after making the lists and maps. I'll be putting it to the test soon. Also, idk about Uber, but another youtuber advised that if you take pics of vomit in your car from fares, Lyft with reimburse you 150-250 cleaning fee. If you're great at cleaning like I am, vomit in your car could be your best friend during a Lyft.
I have created a website, a UA-cam channel, and turned it into a startup company all that while driving... The simple driver was the first one who opened my mind into this possibility...
And now after studying the rideshare industry for a full year, I have tons of innovative ideas that I have tested on people getting in my car...
I also found 2 ways to really help drivers... And will soon address them on my other channel "JC TheBlackGuy"
I still don't like your latest sponsored video but I do appreciate all the work and knowledge you share.
Thank you
I love content like this. Someone telling me that I helped them and still be able to say I disagree with some things. That's totally fair and creates a healthy conversation. I'm glad I am helping and I appreciate your honesty. I look forward to watching your content.
@@TheSimpleDriver thank you sir learning from the best... And if you see my website vazyride.Com you'll notice it's exactly your theme on WordPress...
I've also got paid $500 from one ride because I help a hair stylist doing her website using the same theme watching your step by step video on it...
I took your teaching a step further, I'm learning now skills that I can easily charge 2k for it, and still use uber to get customers...
@@TheSimpleDriver 😉👍🏿
Same here uberman got me into the game but calvin showed me how to work smart
@@ridesharecanada9148 greetings fellow Canadian
My friend. You're from another planet. I admire the time you spent researching, your vast knowledge of what business and marketing is and the simplicity of your explanation, verbally and graphically;, so everyone could understand it and grasp the valuable info you're providing and, as my self, start doing something about it or just fail. Thank you. Only cons: Referrals are no longer profitable.
Thanks for commenting Jay. Referrals are definitely still profitable. They are still $10-$500 nationwide. Why do you believe that they are no longer profitable?
@@TheSimpleDriver Not at least in my market, where referrals have dropped to $10.00 bucks. Thank you.
Uber is not for everybody. We have to be conscious of why we get into it. In my case freedom is everything. I can work a few hours after my regular job whenever I feel like it and make some extra cash. But I do feel like uber could be giving us a little more then they do per ride.
Rojo Well said.
I guess you still have surge in Atlanta and they are paying more than $10 for referrals as well.
Referrals are based on cities and vary per. Referrals in Atlanta are only $50, some cities $10. Other cities $10-$500. This is where your website comes in to reach drivers nationwide. Sorry you thought that referrals are ONLY $10. THEY ARE NOT. As far as SURGES, who cares about them. It's why I created this video for creating your OWN waterholes. Please watch this video...ua-cam.com/video/XEDDPXyeDck/v-deo.html
In my city Toronto it is still $500 and in Brazil its booming like crazy now...
@@TheSimpleDriver I couldn't conscientiously refer someone to drive for Uber at this date. In the past certainly I could and I did. I have been in Executive Search and recruiting/staffing for more than 20 years. There is no industry in the United States that even comes close to matching the turnover of the Rideshare industry period. Lack of earnings is the overwhelming factor, they have burned through millions and millions of drivers nationwide. Your smart to not drive any longer. At .64 cents per mile before they take their booking fee and percentage it is highly unlikely you could even break even after true expenses. Plus remember you will only get paid for the miles someone is actually in your car, which will probably account for less than half the miles you will drive depending on your market. Reality is you can not operate a car for 20-25 cents per mile. How anyone could consciously refer a driver that has a better than 99% of failure so you can earn $10-50 per refferal should spend some time in honest prayer.
Referrals here in Orlando are just $25, and we have too many drivers along with just getting .53 cents a mile. It’s hard to remain positive but good video. Much love.
This is an eye opening video even for part time drivers like myself. Thank you for your information Calvin. God bless
Oh and by the way the ONE reallly great message you had was concerning the EXIT PLAN which I was well aware of a couple of years ago when I started driving. I used the downtime between rides to further educate myself and start a new career.
Going pubic in 2019, along with Lyft. Good point about "why" I am driving for Lyft (kinda the same!). Never the less, I need the extra money to SURVIVE! If I wasn't driving, I would literally be homeless, moreover I like owning my own business and setting my own direction.
My company is currently "sole proprietor," though in 2019, I convert it to an LLC. There were too many expenses all at once in 12/2018. Needless to say, you are absolutely right about keeping business expenses separate. That part, for me, at least is done. I do have a business account. It'll be closed in November, and reopened under the LLC.
Your video was really well done. The word you were looking for was "reconnoiter," eg. "Recon."
Oh yeah . . . Why some people (Mr. Williams) feel the video is invalid is beyond me.
Hello Calvin, I have been an Uber Driver Partner for 7 months now and didn't know any of these 10 Reasons. ....wow! Very shocking and informative. Thanks, appreciate it! 🙂
Thank you! Just got all set up over the past 3 days with Uber and Lyft. Starting on Monday... My WHY is not money related... but very big. Thank you for encouraging the thought process. Grateful. God bless you.
You are welcome.
Driverless cars will never happen. No one will ride in one. And one death, one lawsuit, and it will be over.
The problem with "The Simple Driver', which many people here have commentated on, and yet what the Channel Owner hasn't fully processed (or is in denial of), is that you are not making any money off of UBER. You are making money off of MULTI-LEVEL-MARKETING - THROUGH UBER! You have to be honest about this, you can't even use Uber as a platform to leverage Multi level marketing - it is not UBER that is making you money - IT IS MULTI LEVEL MARKETING - THROUGH UBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a public speaker and I am impressed with your message and your delivery. The negative comments you get (102 thumbs down?) are from people that don't understand the message about the business beyond the driver's seat. Thank you for the thought and time you invest in these UA-cams. FYI, I used your referral code for Uber and just completed my 1st day driving yesterday. Good software resulted in a smooth process. Now I have to work on that "strategy" section to produce some meaningful dollars. Thanks again for your efforts.
I have been struggling with my EXIT strategy. Been driving for 3 years. Watched previous videos and really jumped started my strategic driving.
At 6:32 I'm glad you brought that up because with the new Technology company, Tryp, it brings over a next level business owner model. Most people aint ready to boss up like that. That's why most spread a lil hate on it. But wait until it flourishes 😉
Uber is too unstable for a primary income source, you must use rideshare to bolster additional revenue streams. I have rideshare as part of many money making avenues, and I talk a lot about it on my channel.
Nothing short of brilliant. From content to delivery. Getting my plan together and found this not only informative but affirming I'm on the right path, as I start driving next month. I found the time vs money particularly interesting. Do you have any more videos on that?
I'm so pumped up right now, keep talking. 🔥💰
I am new to driving for Uber. Your videos give me a wealth of insight and really make me think. THANK YOU!!
Love the video. I began driving a few months ago as an alternative to working a 9 to 5 that was a net negative in my life. I am happy to say I am succeeding in many ways you mentioned but I need to figure out my greater goals and exit strategy. I’m talking to most of my riders for inspiration. And I even survived my first vomit night with minimal downtime and frustration. Thanks for all the videos!
I believe the California Supreme Court would disagree with you. They are not a technology company. I think this will go to Federal court and Uber (and Lyft) will lose as will all the other Gig Economy Apps. The IRS needs to create a new classification for this type of business, we are not employees and are not independent contractors. Somewhere in the middle. Until that is fixed, it will be a major problem.
Until that happens (If it EVER does), they are a multi-billion dollar TECH company operating in a NEW business model called Ridesharing.
The Simple Driver respectfully I have to disagree. these companies are trying to hide under the claims that they are TECH companies to avoid having to abide by labor laws, avoiding things like minimum wage requirements, unemployment coverage and wrongful termination. One could argue that Uber since they have multiple platforms could be a TECH company, however you can’t say that for companies like Lyft or Grubhub or Caviar. Their primary source of revenue is related to that particular business. I don’t think any Uber driver WANTS to be an employee, they don’t want to punch a time clock or wear a uniform, however they should be allowed to negotiate rates and the contract. My entire point of this is that there needs to be a new classification for these types of jobs, they do not meet the criteria of either an employee or a contractor. I believe that would solve what could potentially be a massive legal battle.
@@benvernick Very healthy comment. There are strengths to both sides of this conversation. I'm just focusing on the fact that they are in a leading position to capitalize on the future of autonomous driving with there extensive DATA on navigation, customer base, and GPS coordinates. There is a BIGGER picture that will be unrevealed. I can't say much more because I could be held liable. Just know that there is a MAJOR shift coming within' the next 3-5 years.
The Simple Driver agreed its the elephant in the room that no one wants to discuss. And yep shit is going to hit the fan when autonomous vehicles arrive. I read an analyst report that unemployment rate could skyrocket to over 20% when that happens. It affects everyone (truckers especially). To put that into perspective the unemployment rate was 24% at the height of the Great Depression. I sincerely hope that our elected officials are discussing this. I am genuinely concerned for people that rely solely on Rideshare for their only source of income.. It’s going to be a scary time when that happens. Can’t stop progress....
@@benvernick what do you mean by autonomous vehicles?
Spoke to my insurance company, progressive . They do not have any rideshare coverage. I would have to cancel my insurance policy and find a company that can cover me for personal and rideshare. So far no luck! I will not drive til I can find a company who will provide me complete coverage including rideshare. The risk is too great otherwise. Not gonna sell my soul for extra pocket money. To help everyone maybe you /or Uber can help us find an insurance company so that we can drive with peace of mind knowing that we drivers and our customers are covered in case of an accident. That's all that preventing me from starting to drive.
Simple UBER is a Scam. I was an UBER Driver for 2 Years, Full Time, GMC Yukon driving on all the platforms, sometimes I worked 10 to 14 hours 6 days straight, that's why I know they are a big scam.
Thanks for you r comment. I'm actually going to make a video about this very comment. Uber is not a SCAM. This is normally the comment from drivers who aren't averaging $500 a week or more on the platform consistently.
I agree. Uber/Lyft will run you and your car into the ground. And the days where you're all pumped up to drive and go get it, it gets slow and boring and doubt starts to set in cause time starts to fade (that you can't get back) and you're not making any money. They need to have a base pay check to add to the drivers who drive fulltime over a consecutive 3 month period. Somebody who does this for real needs to be compensated for all that time in the field without receiving a ping for hours on end.
@@cerebralmindgame9818 Thanks for commenting. Please watch this video so you can learn how to operate a more effective business strategy to earning income with Uber. ua-cam.com/video/SGRIQHkvH3Q/v-deo.html
I drive for lyft and i agree its simple math when it all comes down to it they have little to no real money to make when they paying you under 5 a trip and dont have any trips most of the time!! They even stopped the heat map!!!
I understand where David is coming from. Just the driving part of uber doesn't make much sense for full time drivers... You will be trading too much time for not that much money. However if you combine other possibilities like market your own products and services while still making $500 - $1000 a week is by far the cheapest way to market in this era...
I will agree that money isn’t as good as it used to be. But there is still money to be made,but it’s not free handouts. I’m starting a. Regular machinist job here Jan 2nd, this will pay my regular bills with consistent pay and 40 hours only. Uber is gonna be what gets me out of debt.
I appreciate the content because I have been driving Uber for two months. I also have been driving lyft as well. I believe this strategy has helped me to take things to the next step.
Congrats William. Glad I could help.
I have been driving lyft for a year and two months, Uber, UberEats, and DoorDash for two months.
How do I start to do more referrals so I can limit my driving so I can make more money?
Thanks for the advice fella, I just started my uber journey your video gave me some key insights.
Appreciate the video...I’ need to know where to start. New to driving and money is tight...as a business woman start where...Llc inc S or C Corp..?
Been driving over 2yrs. im only a 4.95 star drive a Lexus n luv driving but how ppl failing what driving???
Hey uber sent out an email to drivers like 2-3 months ago changing the referral code program. Uber said you can no longer post your referral code on social media, UA-cam videos, and websites. Uber said you can only use your referral code to refer people you actually know like your brother or a co-worker. Uber can now deactivate your driver account for using your referral code like that. It was a great idea before but uber stopped it they even said they can take back all of your previous referral money. Smh damn you uber.
I am a driver business owner. I have a comment about the referral codes. Many drivers believe that by referring new drivers in, they are shooting themselves in the foot by creating more competition for rides. Overabundance of cars on the road congesting the traffic, creating problems including drivers sitting in traffic unpaid, has also been an issue recently in many cities. What is your opinion on this?
Do you think drivers should list rideshare as a primary use of their vehicle? I told my insurance agent I drive for Lyft. My insurance went up over $100. I complained through Emails and we're about to be offered insurance through Geico under Lyft.
Should drivers be honest with their agent?
Do you think its still worth driving uber since they changed the surge to less money????? Whats your thoughts?
been your own boss + run own business = fault, Uber run you, you either quit or obey everything uber say. the only thing you can control is your flexibility. you cant change the price, you cant change the rating, you cant do anything except go online or offline(not so much been own boss). more state & country starting to enforce Uber to pay min wage and act like real taxi company. so its mislead to tell people you your own boss, because you not a boss.
thanks for commenting, but it's comments like this that show me just how much people DON'T understand how a business works. This is why I created this very video here...ua-cam.com/video/kLZFEoGVAFA/v-deo.html (Watch and get a NEW perspective and Reality of business)
@@TheSimpleDriver
what happens when Uber launches their self driving cars and gets rid of the drivers, shouldn't I have a say in this if it's my own business?
@@danielceballos6559 Self driving cars are coming regardless. If not Uber, one of the other 45 companies working on them. What Uber does has NOTHING to do with how YOU run YOUR business. You can't tell Uber what to do with THEIR business. Just like they can't tell me what to do with MINE. They can't STOP me from making these kind of videos. It's MY business.
@@TheSimpleDriver maybe we the you don't understand nothing all you understand is you jump to the next to a big thing right you know you made your money up front when it was $3 a mile and then you realize you can make money by getting people to sign up for your videos you ain't shit. I was in my own business for 35 years went all kinds of hat cuz of my conditions and recessions and the greedy globalist and made it hard for me to get back to where I need to be with my business k bank bailouts to Crooked Bankers that's why society and corporations suck today but you probably wouldn't care anyway cuz you'd find a way to be on their side anyway I guess I'm more of a humanitarian and I don't like greedy assholes like you and the rest of the Buddies you you think you think !😜are your friends 👎👎👎👎👎
@@TheSimpleDriver yo man what what drugs are you on since when does Uber allow us to run our business when they set the prices to the point where basically we sacrifice our car and we have to go out there and hustle when they tell us where to go with a hustle you're such a freaking a******. THEY ARE A TERRIBLE TECHNOLOGY COMPANY. THERE NEW APP IS A PIECE A CRAP. THEY DON'T MAKE THE CARS 😡
Great content, love that you bring up points about the bigger picture beyond simply driving. Thanks!
#1 reason they're failing is because they are driving for Uber.
Great video Calvin. Thanks for posting that and sharing the information with others, to help them become more successful as an entrepreneur/business owner. Too many people look at it as a job and don't treat it as a business and this makes a difference to the success and profitability of being an Uber driver.
thank you!!! what do you suggest I say on my first day, week month?
Calvin, good to see you back with another video and love #2 on having a big why! I'd say education for your kids is as big as it gets.
Thanks Harry. Yeah, #2 was major for me brother. Thanks for tuning in. You are one of the best to EVER do it!
25% cuts, thats why we failing. LOL
Booking Fees!
This is actually funny, I see a lot of people complaining about the money isn't there and uber is a scam or what not, this man just laid it out for you simple and plain, stop working for uber and and drive for yourself. It's your hustle no one should expect it to be easy until you get a system of your own. Like he said you are not driving for uber.
Salude from OKC, OK. Ive been with uber for nearly 2 years. Its an experiance everytime you drive with uber. Thanks for all your information and advise. This is really very helpful. Through visiting throug utube and looking at others I have gone to use Uber for financial goals and help. Keep doing what your are doing. I do appreciate what you are doing. Keep up the good work.
SELF DRIVING CARS ARE 25 YEARS AWAY.
I love this video. Really gets me thinking. I have been driving for Uber and Lyft for a year and a half. I feel like most of these commenters have not watched the video and truly listened to the content. I have been looking at it wrong. I have not been consistent with driving. I have been wanting to create content on UA-cam and push Uber sign up codes more. Thank you for the insight and motivation.
I will be checking out some other videos. Going to set up a Uber website. Look for the exit strategy. I have some other ideas along with it.
Do you have a video for recommendations of how to use your tip money? Or how I should view tips. Should they go into the overall income?
Thank you for this video. Opened up my eyes to some possibilities.
I love your positivity man. But I just don't have the hustlers mentality to maintain any of your strategies long term. Lack of Hopes nd dreams doesn't help. But I'm going to try again in the New Year. Get the quick books running. Not sure what the point of the LLC is but I'll check more of your videos for that.
Funny. I subscribed to yoir channel in the summer and I never get a notification when you post. Meanwhile, you tube beeps my phone at least once a week with a video from the rideshare guy. I much prefer your positivity to his negativity. So keep up the good work. And I'll keep in touch. Thx.
I backed out. Still on the platform, or available. Was not making money, it was costing me. Tax laws have changed and I don't understand how to deduct and do what you have done. I watch the negativity on FB group for Uber and Lyft, and I am like "no way".
Backing up, if there was a planning could implement, step by step, this old girl might give it another go.
Very informative video. Thank you
Calvin, thank you for the video. You are right, there is a plethora of negativity in and throughout other Uber videos. This was very helpful and refreshing as I am planning on using uber as a supplemental income source going into 2019. Looking forward to checking out other videos on your channel!
Thank you so much for this information. Stay blessed!!
Calvin, what do you think about the new rideshare company's business model called TRYP?
Het Marco, never heard of it. Let me research.
That was literally the business model I had for my rideshare startup couple months ago. It's a great concept, but they will fail bcz they have no strategy to convince the user to leave uber and lyft...Tesla have already won the rideshare battle without even starting and Tryp will disappear quick.
To be honest I think any other rideshare platforms coming up should increase the fare ride instead of decreasing it, and solely focus on the drivers instead of the passenger...
Imagine a new app where drivers make more, offers same features as uber and lyft and most drivers would use it instead of uber/Lyft... The customer will have no choice but to follow bcz that is where the rides are available ...My vision is to help drivers make more money and purchase a self driving car that will continue to pay them without them being in the car... They deserve it, the rideshare +$120B industry was founded on their back, credit, and health...
Due to lake of funding I had to slow down on it, and focus instead on educating drivers how to make a profitable business for themselves while driving for uber/Lyft within 6 months... At the moment that is the best way I can use my time and resources to help drivers...
@@TheSimpleDriver awesome, thanks. I can't wait to hear your take.
You have a gift. I just started watching your videos and visited your website. Very well thought out information laid out that can be used in many different platforms. I applaud you.
Thanks Oscar.
i did it for about a year here in miami and at the end of the day, its a little more than minimum wage - not to mention the destruction of your car.
Hi Calvin I always like your positive outlook, great ideas and excellent video's that's why I subscribed to your channel after watching one of your videos over a year ago! I do have one question about promoting the Uber referral code. A few months ago I received an updated terms of service notice from Uber that they no longer allow the open sharing of referral codes on social media, referral code links in the video descriptions, video thumbnails, in on business cards and other items to give to the general public! Can you clarify how you can share these Uber referral codes and not be in violation of Ubers most recent updated terms of service policies prohibiting this? Thanks in advance. Dave E
very bright guy...is it still worthwhile to set up a website due to the ridiculous fall of the referral bonus?? thanks in advance Simple Non Driver...
Watch this video ua-cam.com/video/lo4-UJgA3Ow/v-deo.html
Calvin, your information and perspectives on owning and operating a successful business surrounding the rideshare industry is AWESOME. I would love to connect with you on a ZOOM or Hangout to talk about your coaching and biz in general. Have a Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁😎
Great job Calvin! I appreciate the info shared. I don’t understand why so many people are bashing him for making this video! He’s simply showing you a way to put MORE $$$ in your pockets and give u a different outlook on the negativity( yes we all know can come with it). I get some people aren’t cut to be business owners (no matter the reason) and that’s fine. Use this info as a tool or don’t. Totally up to u. No need to bash. Speaking of which did anyone see the 180 day of change video??? He was going to bat for drivers! Everyone is entitled to their own opinions indeed however please do research and be courteous to others.
Good stuff man I'm a uber driver in yakima Washington small town thanks for video
Excellent information and free game! Even in 2020. Thank you for the advice.
Uber just put out 2018 monthly and yearly reports for drivers and in all those downloads the miles driven by drivers shows as zero. How could that be? That is huge mistake. How are we going to report our taxes if our miles reports by uber shows zero? Does your records for 2018 show zero miles too?
I'm curious, are they going to assume inventory. They make more having somebody else drive their car into the ground. They are going to have their own self driving cars?. No more drivers? How much is your percentage is made from referrals? The time for $, your right about that.
Keep up the great work! I’ve been driving for a couple years now myself and I’ve shared your information to several of my passengers regarding your information! Look forward to gaining more knowledge from you!
Calvin you must be an Uber PR man. Referrals can NEVER get the job done for a good income.
I was born in San Francisco, so obviously I drive here. Money can be great for Uber or Lyft. Lyft has better quality riders in the Bay Area. I felt with independent contractors for 20 years, so I’m I. Tune with all the tax and banking. The best way to help yourself is to sell yourself. Especially if you have an idea in tech. Just never give your idea away. You talk around the idea. If they are interested, then they will ask for your info. Uber does not care about a single driver. Only if they can make Uber money. They have been caught in many lies. If you live in a tech area and have ideas, then prepare for a conversation. A lot of passengers in San Francisco are I. Tech, so they can be pretty weird at times and not know how to hold a conversation. You cannot force a talk out of them. Each city is very different, especially the home of tech. It is not easy to sell yourself, but if you are prepared, then it helps.
Hey Calvin, I've been driving Uber for about 2 years off and on and on a part time basis here in ATL but I mostly drive in North Gwinnette, North Fulton, and Forsyth counties. I'm trying to start creating UA-cam videos. Do you have any tips on equipment needed and software to create intros to my videos? I have a great video editing software but it does not have built in tools to created a decent intro.
Great video and awesome channel. Applying as an Uber driver at the moment and found this video in the nick of time too.
I’ll be sure to start implementing these strategies with it
HI Calvin! You brought up good points in this video. Can you please discuss in as much detail as possible the Insurance issues. Uber has it's own insurance company certificate, but the real issue is our personal insurance. We literally have to sneak around and drive on the DL hoping we dont have an incident or accident. Drivers stand the risk of losing their insurance. Am I correct or is there another angle that I'm not seeing? I've read reviews that stated that Uber Insurance coverage isnt all that. Can we be held personally accountable? I feel all the drivers need definitive information, (maybe a printable pdf?) answers about this issue. Not trying to cast negativity on the things, just being realistic. We stand to lose big time if our ins company finds out. If not you, how do we get info regarding this matter? Is there a link or a contact? Thanks in advance!
Read this article on insurance for Rideshare. It will help you a lot. therideshareguy.com/rideshare-insurance-options-for-drivers/
@@TheSimpleDriver thank you!
I see that you stay in Atlanta, Ga. I'm going to be moving there soon. So one question, do you know if I have to have a George license plate when transfering from the state I'm in now to Georgia? Or are you aware of the process?
How can we advertise referral codes if Uber no longer allows publishing them?
So....use Uber to eventually create passive income and work less than pursue what you really want in life ??
How do you market properly on Instagram and Snapchat. A video for that would be awesome!
As soon as this guy said he was sponsored by Uber I called it when I first started watching the video, case and point another paid shill.
Its alright. Uber shills are people too. I'll be one too for $199,000
How long were you a driver for Uber before you were able to stop driving? I ask because I believe that one must take control of their own destiny. You certainly have found what works for you. Great video!
Good morning Calvin. i have indeed been blessed since i started following your channel. i just signed up for Uber and will start driving this weekend. i will love to have a one on one chat with you. Thanks so much and God bless you as always. Brian.
How is it going
Did Uber Eats for 6 months and Shipt for 6 months so I have an idea how Uber works, for 300 miles I can get only 200 dollars, that is bad, you should get at least 300 dollars for every 300 miles...for shipt I get 300 dollars easy for 200 miles, one of the reasons is because of the ability to pickup for two customers for one hour and not having to wait for pings.
I've been driving, for Uber, for three months, now. I had high hopes, but since Uber has gone public, Uber has slashed pay, by almost 50%. They have, also, ended sign on bonuses. Uber technologies is worth 96 BILLION dollars. I drive AT LEAST 9 hours a day, and take the 8th day off. I GROSS about $100 a day, and put 1,000 miles A WEEK on my car. That is a service every 3 weeks, costing anywhere between $100 to over $300, for routine maintenance. $100 doesn't give you much to work with. It just sounds like Uber doesn't appreciate its drivers.
At six minutes..i love it, what is your WHY??
Where is the link for coaching, couldn’t find it.
now use all these things, plus years of education ,experience ,certifications ,laws ,risk ,huge overhead and licenses ,,you have a commercial truck driver.. %1000 harder than anyone would even think...
Great video!! Just like all of your videos very POSITIVE!!!! One of the most Powerful and important points you made in this video is get away from the NEGATIVE!!! GREAT INFORMATION!! Thank You!!
Thanks for watching and commenting Kane.
One has to evolve and adapt to changes. This may mean using the money earned from rideshare and translating that into other cash flows. If that’s the case then driving 100% is not the key to success.
This was a great video, but I'm wondering how much of this transfers over to Uber Eats? For instance, how does selling yourself work when you don't have anyone in your car, while doing Uber Eats? That's just one example from your video that I can think of. Apart from that (and one or two other tiny things), this video was exceptionally well done video! God bless.
Thanks for the comment. UberEats is very different from UberX. This doesn't work well for UberEats. Totally different business model.
@@TheSimpleDriver Thanks for your reply. Have you ever done UberEats? If so, do you have any tips on how to exponentially grow that business model - or is it not as easy as UberX?
Thanks again and best regards.
When are you going to upload videos on your other channel "Power of Publish"?
Soon, I have been busy building up my wife's company. 2019 will be loaded with videos on that channel. Stay tuned :-)
@@TheSimpleDriver I am tuned waiting for it... But in the mist of waiting I went ahead and learned editing, filming and lot more... Still looking to learn more tips from your channel, but I have definitely see the power of Publishing... And will be strategize all around publishing content... Because it's really powerful...
Thanks calvin, very smart and blessed man. Quick question: how should I use a website, i am not very tech. I am however a good salesman and preferer recruit face to face. Should I invest in business card with my code on it thanks?
Not anymore, over 6hr of driving 119 trips my earning was $ 119.35 I live in Bay area CA. if you know anything about the bay area, then you know this is worthless
Great video. Subscribed. Best instruction for new drivers I've seen yet (been driving a month)
How you doing bro? I need an exit plan bro. I need those 6 figures
Thanks for commenting. Every drivers Exit Plan is different. Look into what your natural skills and abilities are and use your Time Freedom and Flexibility to build it up into a business.
I receive that brother! God bless you
And I am really frustrated about it.... the passive income part of my business is lacking big time. I can make almost 900.00 per week driving , but I am getting tired of it and I want my web site to pick up the slack...something I must be doing wrong. It has been over a year now and I have not gotten one single referral...
How are you generating traffic to your website?
Hey. I wanted to start and become a uber driver. But my problem is i dont know anything about cars and mileages. Can you help me with that?
Hello. I would like to comment about the Uber referrals you were talking about because there could be several problems and issues with that now.
I don't know if you know this one Uber UA-cam channel but its called Uberhints its this middle aged gentleman named Mark. He had talked about how Uber is setting a limit on how many referrals drivers can give out and you can possibly be deactivated from Uber by giving out to many Uber Referrals especially through social media. This one recent video of Mark's title is "Uber wants to tell me who my friends are." Its quite a interesting video he did. But in that video he talks about what is really a friend? A rider could be a friend.
I do not currently drive for any longer. Will I try Lyft? Or maybe try Uber again in the future? We will have to see time will tell on that. Although as of now I am still cooling down from a situation but would love to tell you about mine so maybe it would help you better to explain to drivers and future drivers on what to do and what not to do.
I liked how you explained about the video about whether if you are considered an employee and stuff like that. I feel like there's are probably many people out there who choose to drive for uber think and feel well as long as I have good ratings and good overall on making my riders happy it will be good enough. But...... There are always a few percentage of people you could get a lot that will complain. I guess the main thing I wanted to get across is its possible to get kicked off even though you have been really good and have badges and lots of compliments riders have given you. Its like sometimes you see professional athlete coach's get fired and sometimes you can feel Man he wasn't given a fair chance he wasn't that bad. He helped get the team to the playoffs the team was over .500 most of the time when he coached that team. Then he gets fired. Well that's kind of what its like with Rideshare. Just because you have been really good through most of your rides, does not always guarantee job security.
I would love to tell you the whole story when I am ready but do not want to put a comment publicly about it. It was a good informative video but the Referral Code thing is the only downfall I had on it. I have heard that it is in Ubers updated policy on how many Referral Codes you can give out.
Hey Jason, I have READ the Referral policy for myself and it's very VAGUE. I have also been in touch with insiders and there is nothing specific. FRIENDS? questionable... There is NO LIMIT listed. They are cracking down on SPAMMERS, not REAL people with brands like myself or TheRideShareGuy...etc...etc. It's weird to say the least. Here are the rules... www.uber.com/legal/other/referral-terms-us-can-en/
What do you think about the TRYP platform?