Moving out to LA most likely in August for 2-3 months and then again May 2019 for 4 months or so
I know uber won’t profit me hardlyanything in LA (doesn’t in dc either believe me) but mostly am out there to support the gf as she spends just a year out there for grad school
I’ve thought about using my personal dc Mazda but seems like changing registration and plates and all back and forth like Uber requires would be a huge PITA
It seems like hyre, hertz, fair...some decent rental competition out there that maybe I can get something for a while so I can get around LA myself and hop around to drive Uber a bit to cover some rent.
Just wondering if anyone has any best bet or personal experience w renting, Uber’s programs, etc. Will be near Sherman oaks fwiw
Feel free to dm me too if anyone actually has any great ideas or anything that worked well for them.
Going this route I think I’ll have to pay to switch my license back and forth maybe but this will be much easier than the whole car
And yes I know I’ll be lucky to earn anything more than my expenses and so on and so forth
For all the problems the "official" rentals entail, you wpuld probably be better renting out somebody's SUV eligible vehicle. Someone on here will message you or post here eventually. In your situation it migh actually makes sense.
Is there a good way to transport your car to la from georgia? I might go back to oc but I'm not driving it out all the way over there lol. I'm finishing school in the fall (i'm old asf) but I wouldn't mind doing some uber/lyft until I get a job (lol never going to happen)
Lol, renting. Not to be a jerk, but try anything other than renting. I have done it and it is a killer unless you are working 60+ hours a week.
If you have to...absolutely have to. Then rent from Fuber. Too many dead spots on Lyft. If you are north of the 10 or in oc then Lyft...just don’t crash or get hit by the 10’s of thousands of drunks or potheads or cell phone addicts. 2500 is the deductible.
Personally I’m going solo and getting a rickshaw. Hopefully a lobotomy as well to forget I’ve been stuck in this racket.
Anyone have a cheap drill, no medical obviously. I YouTube the lobotomy. Do it myself.
Lol, renting. Not to be a jerk, but try anything other than renting. I have done it and it is a killer unless you are working 60+ hours a week.
If you have to...absolutely have to. Then rent from Fuber. Too many dead spots on Lyft. If you are north of the 10 or in oc then Lyft...just don't crash or get hit by the 10's of thousands of drunks or potheads or cell phone addicts. 2500 is the deductible.
Personally I'm going solo and getting a rickshaw. Hopefully a lobotomy as well to forget I've been stuck in this racket.
Anyone have a cheap drill, no medical obviously. I YouTube the lobotomy. Do it myself.
Moving out to LA most likely in August for 2-3 months and then again May 2019 for 4 months or so
I know uber won't profit me hardlyanything in LA (doesn't in dc either believe me) but mostly am out there to support the gf as she spends just a year out there for grad school
I've thought about using my personal dc Mazda but seems like changing registration and plates and all back and forth like Uber requires would be a huge PITA
It seems like hyre, hertz, fair...some decent rental competition out there that maybe I can get something for a while so I can get around LA myself and hop around to drive Uber a bit to cover some rent.
Just wondering if anyone has any best bet or personal experience w renting, Uber's programs, etc. Will be near Sherman oaks fwiw
Feel free to dm me too if anyone actually has any great ideas or anything that worked well for them.
Going this route I think I'll have to pay to switch my license back and forth maybe but this will be much easier than the whole car
And yes I know I'll be lucky to earn anything more than my expenses and so on and so forth
change your license to CA and do doordash/ postmates. they don't check your insurance or registration
i think you'll be able to make about the same amount you would base faring it for uberx without the hassle of insurance, rentals, registrations, new plates, etc.
You'll also save the rental money.
Sherman oaks is literally the next city south of Van Nuys(My old hood. I moved away in January). Plenty of restaurants in that general area.
Moving out to LA most likely in August for 2-3 months and then again May 2019 for 4 months or so
I know uber won't profit me hardlyanything in LA (doesn't in dc either believe me) but mostly am out there to support the gf as she spends just a year out there for grad school
I've thought about using my personal dc Mazda but seems like changing registration and plates and all back and forth like Uber requires would be a huge PITA
It seems like hyre, hertz, fair...some decent rental competition out there that maybe I can get something for a while so I can get around LA myself and hop around to drive Uber a bit to cover some rent.
Just wondering if anyone has any best bet or personal experience w renting, Uber's programs, etc. Will be near Sherman oaks fwiw
Feel free to dm me too if anyone actually has any great ideas or anything that worked well for them.
Going this route I think I'll have to pay to switch my license back and forth maybe but this will be much easier than the whole car
And yes I know I'll be lucky to earn anything more than my expenses and so on and so forth
Let's say you rent a Prius for a week from Hyrecar
Cost for week rental $289
Gas for a ton of driving on a Prius: $150
Do 20 rides a day, 140 a week (8-10 hrs a day)- should make about $200 gross
Uber quest bonus at 125 rides = $275
Honestly $100 profit a day is fine with me. I’ve been fortunate enough to have some savings. Never taken a backpacking trip or vacation after graduation or anything so this 6 months or so I can afford to go without much income. Honestly would be nice to have a car out there period and then the flexibility of doing uber when the gf is working/sleeping etc to chip in and keep some savings
Has anyone used fair any? I know they have the $500 upfront cost. They said the second time (Ie when I come back summer 2019) itd only Cost $250 or so upfront w a discount code. Those are only like $110 a week it seems.
Honestly $100 profit a day is fine with me. I've been fortunate enough to have some savings. Never taken a backpacking trip or vacation after graduation or anything so this 6 months or so I can afford to go without much income. Honestly would be nice to have a car out there period and then the flexibility of doing uber when the gf is working/sleeping etc to chip in and keep some savings
Has anyone used fair any? I know they have the $500 upfront cost. They said the second time (Ie when I come back summer 2019) itd only Cost $250 or so upfront w a discount code. Those are only like $110 a week it seems.
Dude, $100 a day is easy peasy with delivery. Less mileage. Just have to really scout the area. I can suggest some hot spots. But you'll figure it out. Save restaurants on a custom map on google. Run two apps. Boom. Just capitalize on your peak times or you are boned.
U should definitely consider SF not LA. Look at their forum, all you see there is screenshots from people making great money. Of course, they might all be lying Uber shills too.
I know a guy who leases a car from a Place in the Valley for 235 per week, which includes all maintance and insurance. If you can figure out a strategy that makes you 200 a day, it might work for u
Moving out to LA most likely in August for 2-3 months and then again May 2019 for 4 months or so
I know uber won't profit me hardlyanything in LA (doesn't in dc either believe me) but mostly am out there to support the gf as she spends just a year out there for grad school
I've thought about using my personal dc Mazda but seems like changing registration and plates and all back and forth like Uber requires would be a huge PITA
It seems like hyre, hertz, fair...some decent rental competition out there that maybe I can get something for a while so I can get around LA myself and hop around to drive Uber a bit to cover some rent.
Just wondering if anyone has any best bet or personal experience w renting, Uber's programs, etc. Will be near Sherman oaks fwiw
Feel free to dm me too if anyone actually has any great ideas or anything that worked well for them.
Going this route I think I'll have to pay to switch my license back and forth maybe but this will be much easier than the whole car
And yes I know I'll be lucky to earn anything more than my expenses and so on and so forth
If you switch your license back and forth, then you'll screw up on both states. Plus, Uber has to transfer your account here then back to DC.
Let me tell you they screw up a lot and make mistakes with even one switch. So make sure you really wanna go through that.
I suggest you do delivery as they don't require a CA license. Also you might have to retake the written exam. Not sure so check with DMV first before jumping on it.
Moving out to LA most likely in August for 2-3 months and then again May 2019 for 4 months or so
I know uber won't profit me hardlyanything in LA (doesn't in dc either believe me) but mostly am out there to support the gf as she spends just a year out there for grad school
I've thought about using my personal dc Mazda but seems like changing registration and plates and all back and forth like Uber requires would be a huge PITA
It seems like hyre, hertz, fair...some decent rental competition out there that maybe I can get something for a while so I can get around LA myself and hop around to drive Uber a bit to cover some rent.
Just wondering if anyone has any best bet or personal experience w renting, Uber's programs, etc. Will be near Sherman oaks fwiw
Feel free to dm me too if anyone actually has any great ideas or anything that worked well for them.
Going this route I think I'll have to pay to switch my license back and forth maybe but this will be much easier than the whole car
And yes I know I'll be lucky to earn anything more than my expenses and so on and so forth
I didn't read your post but don't rent anything.
Just like I would advise against going to a payday loan joint. I will adamantly recommend To stay away from Uber/Lyft rental programs.
You're better of collecting cans.
Don't do it.
I didn't read your post but don't rent anything.
Just like I would advise against going to a payday loan joint. I will adamantly recommend To stay away from Uber/Lyft rental programs.
You're better of collecting cans.
Don't do it.
Thank you all for the help. A lot of conflicting opinions obviously. Will figure something out. Good luck and stay safe.
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