Guides for gig drivers
Straight math, no hype — how to judge offers, protect your mileage deduction, and drive your best hours. Written for people who actually do this for a living.
Is this offer worth it? The honest way to judge any gig offer
The pay number on the screen is the one thing that can't tell you whether to accept. Here's what actually can — the two-number rule, your own pay bar, and the cost floor no offer should drop below.
Gig Driver Mileage Tax Deduction: How to Track and Claim Your Business Miles
If you drive for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, Grubhub, or Uber Eats, your miles are money at tax time. Here's how the deduction works, what actually counts, and how to keep a log the IRS will accept.
The Best Times to Drive for DoorDash, Uber & Rideshare
Meal rushes, weekend nights, bad weather, big events — the demand windows are real, but they vary by market and busy doesn't always mean profitable. Here's how to read the patterns and, more importantly, find your own best hours.