The Rideshare Misfit

In this episode we address the paranoia surrounding drivers posting earnings in driver groups and the actual data surrounding number of drivers, how much each drives on average, and a whole lot more!

In today's episode we breakdown cost to operate and the infamous IRS $0.585 per mile deduction rate. We breakdown the formula to figure out your per mile costs which is actually super simple. Hopefully this episode gives you the encouragement you need to block out the Negative Nancy talking point folks.

This episode is a 2 parter for me. In the first 22ish minutes we talk about the policy, how it came about, and how Lyft is working with the Justice Department to stamp out discrimination. In the second part we go over ways I minimize toxicity coming from myself, including creating my own mental health bank. I hope you enjoy the episode and take at least one thing away from it that helps you bring more positive outcomes in your own life.

In this episode we talk about Hertz expanding its cities that offers Uber drivers the ability to rent Teslas to drive with Uber. There are many opinions online both for and against Tesla rentals, EV's in general, and rideshare so we wanted to help you break down whether a Tesla rental makes sense for YOU or not. Either way, no one cares about your decision.

In 2021 I am perplexed by the amount of effort some are willing to put into a collective activity, but how little effort they put into their individual day to day situation. I guess it's easier (psychologically) to fail at the collective activity then try and come up short on their individual efforts. These collective efforts made drastically more sense in a time when the number of on-demand companies was far fewer (like just 2 or 3). But we live in a time where there are atleast 5-7 different companies to contract with and not a single one asks for any loyalty.

When it comes to earning money in the gig economy there is the easy way and the hard way. Most gig contractors today complaining about earnings are doing things the hard way. They are limiting their earning possibilities by only driving for 1 or 2 gig companies as well as doing other earning limiting activities. In this episode we talk about increasing earnings through diversification, taking time off, and leveraging gig companies own technology against them.

In today's episode I dive into incentives and why we only get "good" incentives sometimes and not all the time. I hope this episode explains a lot and that you are able to leverage the strategies (at the end) that I give you to get more "good" incentives. www.theridesharemisfit.com

It kills me to see gig economy contractors shocked about the coverages companies have in place. That's why we put all their coverages up at https://theridesharemisfit.com/insurance! In this episode we review key terms and their definitions as well as the coverages each gig company offers it's contractors.

Upfront fares for drivers are rolling out and you already know this will benefit Uber more than it will ever benefit you. In this episode we read the email Uber is sending out as well as dig into what it actually means for drivers.

I know this episode is sure to piss some people off, but quite frankly I really don't give a fuck. It costs us nothing to be decent human beings and help some people out (within reason). If you're miserable doing rideshare, don't take it out on the elderly or people with limited mobility.

In today's episode I talk about the email I got from "The Uber Debit Card GoBank Team". As of October 31st, 2021 my Uber GoBank account will be closed! Now I've never really used the card so it's no big deal to me personally, but how many independent contractors have become dependent on the card? Later in the episode I go over ways where you can get more out of your contractor expenses by making one small shift that can change your life moving forward. As always head over to https://TheRideshareMisfit.com to listen to the latest podcast episodes as well as read about all things gig worker related.

It's been some months since I sat down and did a proper podcast episode. This episode is designed for new gig workers and also those who have lost sight of the bigger picture. You can always visit www.TheRideshareMisfit.com to hear the latest episode as well as read up on things that matter the most to gig workers!

5+ BILLION bookings were completed on the Uber platform alone in 2019 globally. AI is playing a bigger and bigger role in the operation of the company in terms of support and policy enforcement. In this episode we go over the realities of the gig economy in 2020 and why we should advocate for less policies rather than more.

In this episode I talk about our independence as rideshare drivers and tackle virtue signaling, shaming, and other attacks some will levy against you for not running your rideshare hustle like they do.

I said it back when AB5 was being talked about. Uber, Lyft, and others would use the voters to send a clear message to legislators to sit down, stfu, and learn their role. Welp.... Voters did just that on Tuesday Nov 3rd, 2020.

The mask debate heats up as both Uber and Lyft create company policies for drivers and riders. There is little doubt that everyone around the globe has been affected by COVID-19 in one way or another. Starting May 18th, 2020 Uber is “requiring” all platform users to wear masks while on a ride. Lyft has created a similar policy as well. This is undoubtably in response to the plummeting ride volume and the need for users to feel safe enough to start requesting rides again. Want more content? Visit ridesharemisfit.com

'Knowing where you fit into the big picture of the gig economy has been how I continue evolving as a misfit. You see, it's not that I am looking to “break the rules”. It's more like I understand my relationship with the companies I contract with and leverage everything possible to benefit me.' Why does understanding who these companies are matter? Because as a contractor it is YOUR responsibility to know who you are contracted with, how that company benefits YOU, and when its time to end that contract. You see, if you understand what Uber is doing as a business, you have already come to terms with the fact that they don't give a fuck about you, or me, or anyone other than their shareholders (which is how they should be). Coming to terms with the reality of our relationship with a company gives you incentive to figure out ways to make the platform work for you as best as you can.

In this episode we dive into the gray area of rideshare: Negotiating a return to market fees with another end user on a network platform. We go over the specifics what we know, whats in the terms of service, and insight from people on the inside of the networking platforms Uber and Lyft.

In this episode we talk about the bot problem honest hard working Instacart Shoppers face in addition to the pandemic. We discuss observations on how these bots may work and more importantly what are some things that shoppers can do to try and mitigate the problem. But it goes without saying that Instacart needs to quickly get a handle on the situation and provide its honest shoppers with some much needed relief. For more episodes and other valuable information head on over to ridesharemisfit.com

After this COVID-19 pandemic settles down and people start getting back to work, what will the new normal look like for gig workers? Were you a single platform or duel platform one industry gig worker who seen a 70% reduction in ride requests almost overnight? You weren't the only one and in this episode I discuss things you may want to do in order to protect your income in the future as well as some things you'll want to think about as the gig economy continues to evolve. For more information please visit ridesharemisfit.com

The psyche necessary to be rideshare driver in 2020 and beyond. We dive into expectations, the "business owner mentality", the tools you'll need for success, and diversification talk. Bonus content towards the end for those that can make it the end (the whole thing is less than 16 minutes long). Don't forget to visit ridesharemsifit.com and subscribe. It's free!