Rides are worth more money at certain times of day and in certain parts of town. Keep in mind that when we talk about earnings, it doesn’t take into account the costs involved with doing business. Looking at pay per trips completed last year, Uber drivers made between $14-16. While those incentives have decreased, late 2021 still brought drivers between $21-22 per hour. Early 2021 saw the highest earnings, as Uber was offering hefty incentives to get drivers back on the road. In 2021, Uber drivers received an hourly pay of $20-26. How much you’ll make as an Uber driver varies by location, season, time of day, available bonuses, and other factors. You can learn more about becoming eligible for Uber Instant Pay here.

Only drivers who have met certain requirements can use Instant Pay. If you need the money sooner, you can cash out immediately with Uber Instant Pay for a minimal charge (about fifty cents) up to 5 times a day. Uber will automatically deposit your earnings in your bank account once per week. Check your state laws to see what types of mounting are legal. Most drivers have their phones mounted, either on the dashboard or windshield, to make it easier to manage them while they’re on a shift. You can accept the ride, but always be careful about using your phone while driving.

It’s common for you to get a request while you are driving with another passenger.

Once the passenger is dropped off, you’re done. Again, the app will help you navigate to the destination. Once you arrive at the pick-up location, you’ll find out where your passenger is going. You can either use Uber’s navigation system, or set your app to go to another (most likely better) one, such as Waze or Google Maps. A map will pop up to show you where the passenger is. You open the app, and wait for a passenger to request a ride. Driving for Uber is fairly straightforward.

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