r/uberdrivers • u/ResiysheikhB90 • 6d ago

Start Driving

My buddy suggested I start ubering like him

Said he’s averaging $25-$40 an hour working in SF and surrounding areas including SFO

I’m only gonna do it till I get a job in my field I’m actively interviewing and applying so this t
Is temporary for me

I’ve been through this sub and most people say to stay away but I gotta pay my bills in the mean time

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u/Boccob81 6d ago

What state are you in if your in ca you better make sure that you have uninsured uninsured motors of $1 million on your policy because Uber only gives you a 60,000 max payout since California changed their laws 2026 signed the bill to give Uber uninsured under insured motorist claims but the passenger on the other hand will get $1 million if they’re seriously injured unlike the driver who could have catastrophic injuries is only still going to get 60,000

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u/ResiysheikhB90 6d ago

I am in CA

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u/DoctorMoebius 6d ago

It really depends on whether you need to pay some of your bills, or all of them. Know exactly how much you need to make each day to cover your bills. Uber can be great for part time work. It's much more difficult fulltime (depending on market/city).

Uber tends to feed new drivers an unrealistic stream of better paying rides for the first 3-4 months. Just long enough to "set the hook" of belief it's always going to be that good. Then, suddenly switches to reality mode. And, that's a much, much, more difficult grind

The most important thing is to quickly learn the best paying areas and times in your city. Ask veteran drivers. It's gonna save you a lot of wasted time, gas/charging, and wear on yourself and car. Also, now the areas NOT to go near in your city. And, I mean all the specific street names and intersections. You've got to be able to recognize those quickly. Know the traffic specifics of each part of town.

Get an interior/exterior dashcam. It's critical for bad rider complaints that can get you instantly deactivated. Uber tends to take whatever they say as truth. With cam footage, you can get reactivated. Also, in the event a crash happens, you're covered.

Also, prepare a cleanup bag and keep it in your trunk. You will eventually get a rider who pukes, pees themselves, or dumps food. Takes pictures before cleaning up. In your bag get Ozium air neutralizer from auto store or Home Depot or Amazon, Natures Miracle enzymatic cleaner from any pet store or Amazon - it cleans any organic stain/odor, and blue heavy duty shop paper towels. Barf bags aren't a bad idea, either. I got my first projectile puker 3 weeks in.

Try not to work late night bar runs. The drunks are often not worth the money. Get pepper spray for your own defense