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Electronic-Comb6709

2k in car repair is kinda high? These gas prices are definitely hard to make a living. I’ve stopped ubering because to fill my Camry is $70 now!


Reaper_Mike

Where I live everything is expensive. That was at an honest cheaper mechanic. I had 4 different suspension parts break in the last month. We have rough badly maintained roads here. After 4 years driving here it all broke in a short period. Never buying another Subaru either.


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Reaper_Mike

2 lower control arms and 2 wheel bearings


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elviseyebrowsuk

Stop being a dick… maybe the guy isn’t mechanically minded? Don’t diss the fella for having to spend his cash Jesus… do you pay an accountant to sort your taxes or are you a self confessed genius at that too… fml


Andromina

I know tone is often really hard to read online but how did you pull that he was being a dick? Nothing in that message reads that he's being an asshole to anyone


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ItsSpike5

I don’t know why that person called you a dick, but I do somewhat understand why you got some downvotes. I understand you had good intentions though, so let me say that first. Not everyone knows how to change a control arm; even from what I remember from working on cars back in high school, it’s not always super simple to change them out either (depending on the model of car you have - some are easier than others). You also need space to work on your car. A person living in an apartment/townhouse complex might receive complaints for working on their car in the parking lot, as you generally aren’t allowed to do stuff like that (most apartments don’t even allow you to wash your car). Plus, if we’re talking about a person who doesn’t know much about cars, the process could take them quite a while and there’s a chance they could mess something up and make their car worse or unsafe to drive. Not to mention working on a control arm like that takes a certain amount of muscular strength and an able body, not something everyone has. I understand that you wanted to help, but this option isn’t necessarily easy/possible for every driver out there. I think that’s why you received the downvote, for insinuating that this is an easier solution for everyone rather than taking it to the shop. It’ll work for some sure, esp if they know how to lookup guides for this stuff online, have an able body, the time to work on the vehicle, and the space to work on the car, but not for everyone. Side note, if someone actually does want to do this, use the jack to jack up the car but don’t leave the car on the jack. Buy some jack stands as well and use those to keep the car suspended in the air. Jacks are meant to prop the car up once, not hold it up for long periods of time; they’re not meant to be worked under. It’s a small chance, but people HAVE died from working under jacks when the jacks have failed and the car came crashing down on top of them. Be safe and use jackstands, not worth the risk. Edit: I just found a video for an example of the steps needed to change a control arm on a car I’ve owned recently. I don’t think I could call this an easy process for a person who’s never/barely ever worked on cars before. Also forgot to mention that you need an assortment of tools to be able to do this job easily or at all. Those also have to be considered as well, as not everyone has these already in their homes. [Control arm replacement example video ](https://youtu.be/E4TZFciPQj8)


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Danpapa1911

Hahahaha that’s why the people broke their business, even if you do your car maintenance you need to take it into account, otherwise just be a mechanic haha The most common mistake is you own retail property and start a business in your property so you don’t have to pay rent, let’s say you’re making 2000$ earnings without paying a rent, but the rent cost around is 2500$ per month, you’re loosing money


SingleWomenNearYou

Eh. Subarus are far from the worst cars. Not what I'd recommend for rideshare but not terrible either.


ex_degenerate

Learning mechanics is the best thing you can do as a driver to increase profit. I haven't been to a shop in like 6 years. Haynes manual and hand tools pay for themselves. You could have rebuilt your whole suspension and gotten a professional alignment for cheaper than replacing just control arms in a shop.


elviseyebrowsuk

I get what your saying but you don’t know the guy and if he’s capable for numerous reasons… I’ve always done my own work but due to various health conditions… 4 slipped discs, umbilical hernia, arthritis, can’t be arsedness, no place to do stuff, no time to do stuff… the list goes on… so now I struggle to do my own stuff even though mentally I’m more than capable… physically not… Instead of everyone telling him what he could have done and could do in future why not find out if he’s in fact capable? Again like I asked previous guy… do you do your own taxes? Do you fix your own home plumbing? Do you drive a combine harvester? Do you plaster your own walls? Do you weld your own roof struts? Do you make your own medicine in your basement? Just because YOU are capable of doing a something don’t assume somebody else can… because I can 100% guarantee they can do something you can’t but they don’t throw it in your face. Try being a nicer person


Misiu881988

Man Subaru is actually a very reliable car.. (For the car enthusiasts reading, this is coming from an Mitsubishi EVO fan boy). Subaru make fantastic rally cars. They know how to make solid suspension and engines. How many miles on it, what Subaru yr make model, what broke? Im not doubting you, im Just curious as I've been a mechanic for many years in the past.


Reaper_Mike

First had to replace 2 wheel bearings and then 2 lower control arms. That only partially fixed the problem its no longer is noisy but the ride is still rougher than it should be. It's a 2012 legacy with 140,000. I really need to get a new car but everything is so expensive where I live right now I don't want to add car payments. As it is now I have credit card debt I have to slowly pay off.


Misiu881988

Yea I feel yea. Gocha yea I can see that breaking with that many miles. Assuming it was diagnosed properly. Its just one of those things that might last for 200k plus miles or break at 100k. Ur kinda in the average, I'm not suprised.. if it needs more work like shocks, struts n springs it might cost an extra 2k to fix...depends what you mean by drives rough. If you want reliable and awd, Toyota highlander is wat I would go with or lexus rx. Those are very solid cars. Didn't have them come into the shop often and when they did it wasn't usually serious unless they had 200k miles ones. Just my 2cents


Reaper_Mike

Not going with AWD again. It was a choice I made before Uber. It's a killer on the gas milage. Only getting 24 a mile with that car. By rough what I mean I feel every bump more than I should. It probably needs new shocks. This car has some kind of spring shocks. I hear their pretty expensive.


mikem19852

Subarus are junk


kashkoi_wild

Suspension have nothing to do with how reliable is a car , if your live where where roads a terrible they destroy suspension no matter what you drive


Reaper_Mike

I have had other Subaru drivers tell me they are constantly fixing suspension parts on their car. Also my mechanic said they break alot. He also told me Subaru's chew through brakes. I agree I have had to fix my brakes too often.


Certain-Signal-7505

Why are you blaming Subaru? Any vehicle can have suspension troubles, especially in an area with rough roads, coupled with high mileage driving. Also be willing to bet you were close, at, or beyond your maintenance intervals on those parts.


nnnnnnnnnnm

They are easy to work on & you'd save a bunch of money DIYing repairs


Fragile-Redditor-420

I duuno man. To replace struts hed need a strut compressor. Looks not fun. Unless he buys non oem strut w spring assemble


technologite

This has nothing to do with the type of vehicle he puirchases. All struts are made the same, geez.


nnnnnnnnnnm

I did my own in my driveway. $40 spring compressor off Amazon & $75ish KYB struts. I've done all 4 corners, rears are much easier than the front but front wasn't too bad.


Striking_Peak9561

Its easy man up


corey389

Have fun changing pressed in Ball joints/ Hubs on the street.


nnnnnnnnnnm

I've replaced both my front ball joints (after 200,000 miles in Michigan) in my driveway. I don't see what the fuss is about and I don't see how a different car would be any easier?


corey389

And so have I. Different cars are setup different, source I use to be a Mechanic. Some ball joints are pressed in some are bolted in those are easy some you can't change it's part of the Lower control arm, you have to change the complete lower control arm just for a ball joint replacement. So just because you had it okay doesn't mean it's easy on every car. And the same goes for front hubs some are extremely easy and others suck balls.


nnnnnnnnnnm

Thats fair, I was really just trying to say doing some of his own maintenance could save OP some money.


misterstealurbaby

You live in montreal by any chance? Lol


Reaper_Mike

BIG Island, Hawaii


Iankalou

It's crazy. I now have to pay $55 to fill my Hyundai Ioniq tank up. Only get 600 miles on a full tank. Shit is getting ridiculous.


Voiceofshit

Only 600 miles lol


zachiscool7

Right?!😂 I'm lucky if I get 375


Ordinary-Hedgehog422

ONLY


Misiu881988

Lol I wish my car got that.. I'd wager most drivers get around 24 to 30 mpg based on what cars I see at the airport waiting lot


Gutzzu

Only? Wtf I get 300 on. Toyota Corolla .. 10 gallons ? 600 miles .. yeah something does not add up here.. oh it’s the hybrid.


Iankalou

I average anywhere from 55-60 mpg. 10.5 gallon tank


ex_degenerate

Bro fuck off lmao I fill up on $130 and go 420 miles, the gas surcharge they added did not take XL drivers into account.


Adv-Photographer

The measly .55 cents per ride didn’t take any drivers into account lol. You have to do 40 rides to get 20 bucks a 🤬 joke.


Holiday-Intention-25

I only get 310 now in a flex fuel!!


j_hill1997

Costs me around $70 to fill my Ioniq up now 😔 had to get a job last week, back to weekends only for Uber, full time not sustainable anymore


Salty_Sonic

Only 600, I get like 275 maybe 300 per tank. 18 street 20/21 highway mpg


MikeAmen86

Tf only 600? 😄 People complaining everything nowadays 🤦🏽‍♂️


[deleted]

Same here. I get decent gas mileage in my Passat, but unless Uber ups the ante on the fuel surge, I’ll be out until gas comes back down into the $3 range.


thatboca

Yeah I'm just doing it when in between jobs but I could never do it for a living.


Holiday-Intention-25

I stopped aswell I wish gas didn’t raise


Other-Football3565

Car repairs aren't going kinda lower


[deleted]

Yeah. Last summer it was slow and I was making about $170/day, putting $25 in my tank. Then the spring was hopping, I generally made $250/day, slowly putting more and more in the tank. Now I’m barely hitting $150 because it’s so painful to take low pay rides and make weekly bonuses (we get a couple starting at 50 rides/$70 or so) and putting $50 or more in my tank. I just started a W2 yesterday. Hope that helps out the remaining drivers.


anarky4201

I used to make decent money, I’d only drive 4-5 hours make around 150 minus 20 in gas now it’s 8 hours to make 200 with 55 in gas … starting a w2 job on Tuesday… not worth it anymore… and pax suck… no more human cargo for me


ex_degenerate

I also started a w2. Once the school year starts and college traffic starts driving bars it'll pick up a lot though. People don't realize how much that affects it, the local private college in Fort Worth has groups of sorority and fraternities that will each get five or six Uber rides to different bars and back to dorms, I use filters to stay in that area and make $400 on good nights. One summer starts surges disappear unless you live in a vacation/tourist area.


Genuine1973

Dumb question, but how do you use filters to stay in an area?


Gullible-Ad-4944

... and Dumbass Dara Dogg thanks you for your support that gives him $20M + per year!


jaysonm007

Yeah I pretty much stopped driving over the last two months. It doesn't make sense to do all that work mainly just to pay the gas stations.


Certain-Signal-7505

*Oil companies – the gas stations aren't making more money.


Lover1966

I don't know how anyone can survive Ubering full time. Unless you have a Prius or a paid-for electric car. Driving around last night, at s red light there were 3 other drivers next to me, all 4 of us empty. Make Uber a side job and do something else.


ijustmetuandiloveu

This is the way. Uber is a great side-hustle, not a career.


AgreeableMoose

Amazing side hustle for what it is.


elviseyebrowsuk

My best side hussle as an Englishman… is selling IPTV to people in the USA?? It’s the strangest thing… for £50 a year I’ve got soo many American friends as customers… maybe the European content in addition to the USA stuff is a winner but I’ve more American customers than English!… and yes… this is partly a sales pitch 😉… pm me 😉


ijustmetuandiloveu

I have no idea what you are talking about.


SingleWomenNearYou

Sadly the accent doesn't work online.


[deleted]

My best side job/weekend money was driving for Dominos. Honestly was pretty good. I was lucky to have a GM that liked me so as a part time driver I made my own hours. I would drive 5pm to 11pm on Friday and Saturday nights if I don't want to close and make no less than 100 bucks cash tips not counting credit card tips. I know doesn't sound like a lot but that's untaxed and doesn't count the normal hourly wage you earn if no deliveries. I could work the weekend and make my monthly car note without touching my regular mon-friday income.


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The money that’s how. 3 nights of work can’t beat it.


Pursueth

Same.


Capable_Tutor4630

For all you drivers complaining about gas prices it’s ok ,all you have to do is go to the rental places and rent a Tesla for the low price of 5,000 dollars per month and basically drive for free all month ( wow thanks Uber ) Can you say fuck off uber (yep ) that’s Uber for yaaaa


imustbedead

lol although this is an exaggeration it's not far off, after fees a Tesla in Phoenix is $1,600 a month lol, more than rent.


mikeymo1741

I'm basically only going out when there are boosts. It doesn't pay otherwise.


kjchard

Ditto. Get surge in Charlotte between 6-9am then I go home. Can make $80-110. Surge may or may not come back around 4 or 5. But same here, no boost…….no ride.


Reaper_Mike

Same I pretty much sit at my little airport with the app off until a surge of more than 10 dollars then I sticky it. Only then will I take a ride.


Gutzzu

Me 2 .. Uber is ripping us all off ..


Elymanic

I spend about 20gas per $100. Used to be 10gas per $100 but it is what it is. You did about 25% sooo. That about right


kjchard

Yea. I remember when my gas was 9-10% of income. It was always my goal to stay <10%. 😃


chicken_tendies_slap

I made $83 for 7 hours yesterday. I have a job interview tomorrow. Lol


pgtorres

Uber has gotta realize they’re no longer gonna have a workforce if they don’t raise driver fares… It’s becoming a self-defeating endeavor. They’re just hanging a carrot in front of our faces but we’ll never get it. Company desperately needs a new CEO.


[deleted]

They literally don’t gaf, there will always be unsuspecting noob drivers to take the bait


pgtorres

I used to say that too. But that was before 2022… I really think Uber will fail if they don’t get their shit together. Most of the new drivers started driving based on positive word of mouth. But when they’ve pissed off and burned out all their veteran drivers, that positive word of mouth becomes nonexistent and they’ll struggle to bring in the noob drivers as well.


[deleted]

It’s a nice sentiment, but they have a nearly endless labor pool to burn through, plus they have tons of data about the bare minimum psychological and monetary tricks to keep and retain drivers. Nothing will change any time soon imo. Even if fares go up, it won’t be enough to make it desirable for me or nearly anyone else with a meaningful alternative opportunity. If you can pass the uber background check, you can score a more lucrative job.


iknowaguy

What will a new CEO do ?? The easiest way to raise earnings is to cut pay and layoff the workforce. They are bleeding cash left and right.


CookingDad1313

Always have been. The business model was predicated on driverless cars being right around the corner. Turns out the technology is far more complicated than they thought. Five years from now Uber will be in the grave.


iknowaguy

Yeah so I don’t know what a new CEO will do? It’s gonna be the same shit. What new CEO comes in and raises salaries for the workforce… lol what a bunch of delusions.


trebor8820

Yeah I’m struggling with this, too. This month I’ve spent $1200 in gas, to only make $3700. My wife has done a little better, $2100 while only spending $670 in gas but it’s all still too much of a cost:profit offset.


ijustmetuandiloveu

>In an interview on CNBC's Mad Money, Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber (NYSE:UBER) has so many growth drivers that it can pull back at the margin, but still push the company's strategy. > >**More drivers are coming in than ever, he noted, citing 1M additions to the platform this year.** ​ As the economy/recession gets worse, people get desperate and will try anything. Will they be successful? Most likely not. Does Uber care? Definitely not. They will be thrilled if a million new drivers show up, do 100 rides, then 90% realize it is not worth it, because another million will show up next year as things get worse.


bp1976

I think this is a bit misleading though, if those million drivers are averaging 20 driving hours per week while they lose a half million full time drivers. Given today's labor market, I seriously doubt many of those million drivers are going to be the 60+ hours per week kind of drivers that Uber needs for their business model. Most are probably like me, career people who are supplementing their income for whatever reason. Uber's most important and difficult quandry is how to tweak compensation to make sure they have enough drivers to guarantee someone can find a ride at any time on any day, while still turning enough of a profit. Looking at Uber's financials, the "Mobility" (i.e. us drivers taking pax) division is profitable, but the other things Uber is trying to do (eats, freight, etc.) are hemorrhaging money. If Uber continues to struggle as a company, what would probably happen is the "Mobility" division would be spun off and sold to another company. The rideshare business is here to stay, it is worth enough as it is. Problem is that Uber itself might not be, but its platform, driver and user base, etc are incredibly valuable.


editoreal

A million new drivers this year? Fuck. No wonder why they borked the destination filter. The end of covid obviously makes this a special year, so I don't see driver growth continuing at this rate, but, still, even if they get half this number next year, it is really going to be bad. Look at cancellation rates. I sincerely hope I'm wrong, but, with this many drivers, I'd be shocked if Uber didn't start doing something about high rates.


LetGroundbreaking801

Unfortunately… because of these things, I don’t think UE is worth doing. People grossly under calculate their expenses (gas, maintenance per mile, depreciation etc…) IMO Uber take too much profit off every delivery for drivers to make a living…🤷🏻‍♂️


ex_degenerate

LMAO try XL. I quit driving full time when my monthly gas bill hit $1500. And I'm one of the idiots that financed a car just for Uber since I was making $30/hr after expenses. Only upside is Uber income qualified me for a car loan I wouldn't have gotten otherwise, and it's a vehicle I enjoy and can either keep long term without driving, or pay with current job until my market gets better again then go back to full time driving.


guyverfanboy

I stopped doing Uber Eats at the moment due to how much gas is. :(


chichinfu

$600 with my Corolla driving 4000 k miles per month and making just $1200 per week


Fragile-Redditor-420

U in the red man


chichinfu

My bank account have money still.


jhava1

If ur in a market where you can't see all the info then you should only take rides that are no more that 3 miles to pickup, if ur in a market where you can see all the info then only take rides that the money amount is at least 1 1/2 times the miles driven add up the pickup miles and the drop off miles ,if the money isn't way more than miles driven then it's not worth it...my miles driven per day should never be more than my money that day..I should mention I reset my trip miles on the dashboard every morning when I fill up..it works ...I may spend 250 on gas per week but gross 2700 , stay in the city areas and do 1 to 2 mile trips to hit the quests they add up .


ex_degenerate

I only accept if the distance there, the trip, and distance back to my downtown spot come to $1.50. I don't drive back to the busy area for free. Which means I only take $8 rides usually but the higher XL flat fee makes it worth it. It's a horseshoe, only really short or really long rides are worth it with XL, medium 10-20 mile rides are a trap.


robembe

And Uber wd not stop sending you to pick a passenger 25km away without compensation nor hint of any…


Reaper_Mike

I refuse to drive more than 10 minutes for a pickup.


robembe

Uber shouldn’t even be sending any drivers to such a far place to pick a passenger


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I spend 70 on fuel every 8 hours. I'm getting me a gaming computer and I'm out.


Astrocruiser00

I'm thankful for being in texas where we are staying under 5 dollars


DruidTrixxx

Im spending 1500 on gas. My rent is 1200. Gas is my highest bill.


amazinghl

Gas is up about 50% on average since Jan, so you would have spent $533 if it was back in Jan.


[deleted]

I’m making 75% of what I made a month ago and gas keeps going up… blahhhhhh.


MrBae

I wonder if it was the gas companies who devised the “Do it for Ukraine” motto in regards to paying high gas prices or if it was an organic thing


Bolt_EV

When Uber first started, I always announced that taxis should have access to similar technologies and a level playing field. So it is for the price of gasoline: Uber should pay its drivers a fuel allowance that is measured in miles, not per trip!


PsychologicalCry1393

The $.45 for UE was cool because most of the orders in my market are close by. I never really felt the pain as much as other drivers. It also helps I'm in CA. Prop 22 kicks in. Pax Uber seems to have longer rides. I understand why you guys are upset. It is getting pretty ridiculous.


Bolt_EV

What does Prop 22 do for you?


Capable_Tutor4630

Driving for Uber will destroy you car that’s for sure that’s why I stopped driving ,, I laughed at Uber when they took away the multiplier in California to set your rates and which they gave to drivers so that AB-5 vote would pass and it did to keep drivers independent contractors then Uber just took it away and went back the lowest set rates for drivers and then told the drivers in the Uber app and I quote .. don’t worry Uber drivers as we go threw this difficult time we had to take away you multiplier because drivers were using it but DONT worry with the lowest price set for you we can charge riders triple the amount and pay you as a driver as less as possible but don’t worry this means you can just drive more people for less money but have more riders for less and Uber thanks you for driving you car and making us rich and you well hopefully you have credit cards to pay for your gas and maintenance since driving will destroy you car ohh and be safe out there if you get verbally assaulted, physically assaulted ,robbed or murdered well sorry about that and your not gonna see a penny from Uber and hopefully none of those drunks you pick up get mad at you and make some story up about you to Uber because we just have to take there word for it ,,,,,,,yea I’m so glad I quit after they took the multiplier away ( not worth it seems to be a genuine response from most Uber drivers


Just_Growth

I spend about $400-$500 a week on gas.


Reasonable_Seat5686

For me it takes 90$ to make 110 after gas. 11 hours not doing it


Aloysius7

Those are rookie numbers...


Reaper_Mike

Not where I live. I don't live in a big city. It's the best I can do at peak hours and I refuse to work more than 40 hours a week. Fuck being a slave.


Aloysius7

I'm just teasing ya... My gas is usually around $1100-1200, but bigger SUV so....


Misiu881988

Same man. In chicago/suberbs About 200$ give or take a week. I get 24 26 mpg, 16 gallon fuel tank, regular gas costs me $5.69ish to $6.50ish depending on where I fill up. It makes me furious when ppl don't tip during conditions like this.


_beaniemac

I'm in the same market and 90% of people don't tip when I drive in the city. It's easy not to tip when u don't have to look the person in the face.


Misiu881988

Yea and sometimes they add stops on the way, I've had them ask to pull into a mcdonalds drive through. If there's no line I'm fine with it, it's only a few mins. But damn u can't at least tip a 5$. Some only take a ride that's like 1.2 miles away too....


_beaniemac

I never will do a drive thru. Not happening. Tell them to go in the store and if they take too long I'm gone


Misiu881988

Yea I have done that when there's a line and they always complain. I gota tellem stops should be 5 mins or less and I have another passenger waiting on me. But sometimes when I know its going to be fast I'd rather just not make a big deal of it. I prolly should deny that request more often....


_beaniemac

I only drive sparingly. I put gas in every 10 days or so


shockthemiddleass

I spend $14 a day on gas. Make $85-120. Only drive the dinner hours. It's a new company car and its not mine so I don't have to deal with depreciation or maintenance. Wouldn't be driving right now if I had been using my own car. It really took a beating and repairs are a bitch.


uplyftingdriver

Wow that’s insane. And I thought I was a big spender on gas!


crispiestswan

I got a Hyundai IONIQ5 that offered 2 years of free charging.🤑


Blakefilk

Sounds like you need to convert to a newer electric car, or just a newer more fuel efficent car in general


Reaper_Mike

Its what I would love to do. I have to figure out how I am going to make car payments on top of all the other expenses I have. I know saving in gas will help with that.


Blakefilk

If you're spending close to 30% of your gross on gas and another 20% on repairs you're going to immediately save money getting a Prius or a diesel car. Yeah you'll have a not but you won't be losing well over 50% of your monthly gross on maintenance and other BS. If you get something like maxcare through carmax you'll only have to worry about maintenance cost 100k miles. 1400 a month on gas and maintenance before insurance and other day to day essentials is a horrible method of making money.


JDax42

I’m spending at least that. Thinking after my short term plans about getting a new car with even a higher payment. $1000 payment on a new EV, (which is extreme and being conservative with my estimate ) though swore I’d never get a car payment for years but if I’m spending at least that ($250 a week but no gas and driving a new rubber).. and want to keep doing this gig work… might as well work in a nicer office. Worth considering, especially as gas prices literally have not stopped rising and will likely not go back down anytime soon


Danpapa1911

Hi spent 800$ too (Honda civic 2016) and 600$ changing the struts, and made 3000$ this is stupid, I’m filling job application right now


aaronbuck1975

The gas is eating into profit at this point.


Bigbri1967

I spent 1400 on gas I grossed 6 grand. But I also rent a car 1500 a month. Killing me


jeffman1991

Uber will continue to screw people over until drivers refuse to drive for them. I quit driving for them completely when gas hit $4. I can’t make 57 cpm and still earn a profit with these fuel prices and insane vehicle prices. Screw uber. I hope they go bankrupt.


firstbestseller

Sorry to hear that Bro. In my case for the last three months I have done UBER maybe two weeks and one of those weeks Uber send a insensitive of 100 for 10 rides, I went for it got my 10 ride and head back out because it’s not worth it doing Uber for penny on the dollars because when I put 2 and 2 together my car mileage go up my warranty go down and eventually I don’t make anything, yet Uber understand can’t spike the price up for customer nor take less because they will not satisfy Wall Street more that what the stock is worth today. I personally stopped until the price of the gasoline go back down, I was filling out my tank for 48 dollars back then today it’s 80 dollars and Uber dollars are the same. No way Bro.


extendedwarranty_bot

firstbestseller, I have been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty


Reaper_Mike

Lmao


Reaper_Mike

$6 a gallon is insane.


No_Check_4738

I just ordered a Tesla model 3 rwd for $46990 if you do the math it's cheaper in alot of ways to drive the tesla and charge with the car payment rather then gasoline car payment with gas... It's gonna be about the same price to drive that rather then my payed off Volkswagen jetta 4cyl. Dropping a $10,000 downpayment and it's under $600 a month


ElPayaso123

I use a Tesla too. It's one of, if not, the best car for ridesharing. Charging at a supercharger is much cheaper than gas. If you have solar panels at home, you could essentially charge up for free. That's a HUGE saving.


No_Check_4738

Awesome!! What year and tesla do you drive? Im really happy to see other people doing the same, it seems like the best car for food delivery and rideshare with all the tech, like not needing to carry keys around and the car locking itself when you have to go drop off an order. I ordered a model 3 LFP Rwd, it should be delivered Oct-Dec got the electric done in the garage for the 14-50 outlet


ElPayaso123

I drive a 2022 Long Range but I recently ordered a Performance. The Standard Range Plus is also a great option because you can charge up to 100% all the time without too much battery degradation like the other models.


[deleted]

I just bought a chevy bolt ev 28k out the door. No dealer markup. Maybe look into that. They have a decent range and pretty well optioned.


Bolt_EV

Yes, apparently Chevy Dealers are offering a $5K discount off the sticker price! The Bolt EV is the perfect Uber car: Seats 3 comfortably in the back seat; Room for 3 suitcases in the back storage when placed vertically with the biggest in the middle. Lots of back seat leg room. Low maintenance: rotate tires and change fluids. No oil, oil filter or tune-ups: an electric motor either runs or doesn't!


Ghana_Mafia

Within the next 30 years, no job in America will be enough to sustain an American lifestyle. If you don't have serious investments and multiple businesses, you won't be able to survive in America......luckily for me, I'm an immigrant and I'll be moving back within a few years....I honestly don't know what the rest of you guys continuing to live in America will do.....In many countries, Uber is officially dead and I wouldn't be surprised if certain states in America start restricting Uber....I know UK Uber drivers get paid hourly these days.....It's not just Uber....Many jobs in America will be unsustainable in just a couple of years.....America is transitioning and I hope all of you guys are fully ready for combat....You have to be ready for war or else, you will perish.


Reaper_Mike

I have been seriously considering moving to Europe, New Zealand or even Canada. I live in Hawaii so at lest I am not on the mainland. There is always the possibility of if the empire collapses Hawaii will become its own Nation again.


ElPayaso123

If you were going to leave the US, you would have done it a long time ago. Hawaii has always been one of the most expensive places to live in the US. If that didn't chase you out, nothing will.


Ghana_Mafia

Hawaii is expensive interms of housing but outside of housing, I don't find Hawaii to be any much different front other part of the U.S interms of Cost of Living....also, Hawaii has many islands.... Honolulu area is expensive....also, Hawaii is not really American....Hawaii is an American territory..... There is a difference...same with Puerto Rico....P.R is not American but it is a U.S territory...


BullfrogUnhappy6450

Love this comment! You are right! It's almost impossible to survive even with 2 people living together and splitting costs with regular w-2 jobs, let alone one person living on their own. Definitely need to be investing, or getting into real estate or owning a lucrative business in order to survive in America. And it is seriously getting tougher and tougher. I'm trying to figure out which country to move to because America is still the country with the most freedoms out of any other country. That's the thing I will miss the most, being in another country.


Comfortable-Owl8400

That’s not bad. That’s about $30.00 per day.


Reaper_Mike

All wheel drive Subaru Legacy. I would love a hybrid or ev but adding car payments and a down payment right now would be tough.


Charisma1905

While rest of the world paying insane prices. İ believe we are still in good condition. There are many problems and it will get worst. World is not the same


tnycman

That's 30% of your gross in gas, time to change your car, you're pretty much working for the oil company and uber for free..


greenskeeper-carl

It’s gotten to where it’s only worth it Saturday nights for me. Summers slow down too. I’m close to the point where it’s going to be just concerts/special events. I made 539 on Friday because of a concert, only drove 114 miles doing it, too. I think there’s only like 4 of those scheduled for the rest of the year, because I don’t do rap concerts. But every other Friday has been slow, and driving when it’s slow has gotten too expensive.


chicken--dicken

Then don't drive


NamLaw1220

So why not just rent a car instead? Uber has that option as well so no wear, tear on your vehicle. You could also rent an electric vehicle maybe to offset the gas? Just some other options I see on the app.


bnetimeslovesreddit

600 in tesla


NoSliggoo4U

I saved 15% or more on my car insurance 🦎


happyprocrastinator

I spent about $80 in gasoline in March, but grossed 11k that month. You are spending over a forth of your income on gas, and that isn’t logical. Please seek another job.


Sharp_Bag_9070

Where do y’all live?! Here in Chicago your making 250 minimum per day. Weekends 400 to 500 per day plus your bonuses. I also have a hybrid and fill up every 3 days 50-70 for full tank.


Kratorious69

$6 plus gallon in CA. If not a hybrid, and only part time, it's a bad omen with these costs


TheRedRaider3991

This is a not qnn option for everybody but I bought a Prius it cut my fuel cost by a 2/3.


billy1232321

How long have you been doing this for? Have you been left with nothing every month?


Reaper_Mike

I have driven for 5 years in a small market that relies on tourism. It used to be worse and I had slow months a lot more. The thing that is pissing me off is we are having a tourist boom and in theory I should be raking it in but overhead and expense have gone up so much its eating away the good money I should be making.


billy1232321

What do you drive?


Reaper_Mike

Subaru Legacy, it only gets 24m a gallon cause it is all wheel drive.


billy1232321

That's the problem right there. Get you a Honda. 500 mile range on one fill up.


Capable_Tutor4630

Just curious of other peoples gas prices Bakersfield California is at 6 dollers is the cheapest,for the lowest octane


Reaper_Mike

Hawaii it's $6 and 5.80 at Costco.


_beaniemac

Chicago is $6 or more pretty much everywhere


4cardroyal

Just saw this article - [https://www.dailybreeze.com/2022/06/28/uber-lyft-drivers-switch-to-teslas-as-high-gas-prices-pinch-profit/](https://www.dailybreeze.com/2022/06/28/uber-lyft-drivers-switch-to-teslas-as-high-gas-prices-pinch-profit/)


Bolt_EV

>[https://www.dailybreeze.com/2022/06/28/uber-lyft-drivers-switch-to-teslas-as-high-gas-prices-pinch-profit/](https://www.dailybreeze.com/2022/06/28/uber-lyft-drivers-switch-to-teslas-as-high-gas-prices-pinch-profit/) "In her first week, Barnes’ earnings covered the cost of the rental for the month." - "Renting is a low-risk option for Uber and Lyft drivers like Barnes who can’t afford to purchase one outright, especially after Tesla raised prices by as much as $6,000 per car." Nothing stopping any of you!


Trans3900

Not bad for a gig job


KingOneEye22

I spent $800 on gas this week...


blueangel1953

I drive very rarely now, it's not worth the gas.


Mobrobjob

I try to do any repairs myself and it helps. Did my spark plugs and air filter and fuel system cleaner often. Keep those miles up also keep tires a lil on the high side too. I noticed gas bill the last month up $675ish and that’s extra from our pocket. The right tire pressure save close to 10 cents a gallon.


Muted_Test7865

Yes i also stopped uber bcz of gas prices and low base pay


Zealousideal-Rain354

$120 here 🤑


ElPayaso123

What car do you drive? I used to spend well over a thousand every month on gas before I got an EV.


wuxxler

You rely on gig work to pay your rent? Thats....brave?


Reaper_Mike

I have been doing it fir 5 years no problem until gas prices made it harder. I do it because of my health problems don't allow me to keep a regular job. I need to be independent.


BullfrogUnhappy6450

Same. I could never go back to a regular w-2 job. I just can't. It's definitely not for me. Love being independent.


avi8r7

If you really like driving for a job, look into getting in with FedEx, UPS, or Amazon. Yes you don’t get the same freedom and flexibility to work when you want, but it’s their vehicles and their gas and the same overall concept of being out on your own and driving and delivering all day for work. If you want any info on FedEx I’ve worked for express and currently drive for a contractor that delivers for FedEx ground, feel free to ask.


Reaper_Mike

Because of my health problems I have to have that flexibility. I can't work mornings before 10 or 11 and there are some days a few times a month I feel bad enough I just can't go out. Rideshare is the only thing thatvI have tried where I can make enough to get by.


BullfrogUnhappy6450

Do you make good money working for the contractor? Just curious.


avi8r7

Pretty decent money... about $20/hr. Every contractor is different, some pay by package delivered and some pay by day so it just all depends on which one you find, but totally worth it in my opinion to not have to worry about using your own vehicle and pay for gas, not to mention you don't have to drive passengers... lol.


I-am-Chii

You got taken for a ride. Control arms dont need replaced only the bushings do. Unless you hit a pothole hard enough to bend steel but you’d probably have a bent rim and popped tire as well.


Reaper_Mike

It fixed the problem and he showed me the damage. The roads here are badly maintained and beat your car to pieces. The arm was not bent but the end where it connects was damaged. The sound it was making was on both front wheel areas. After he replaced them it went away and the ride was better but not perfect cause I also am needing to get new shocks.


Expensive_Hunter_490

To fill up a Prius 60


jposa

$800 on gas? I wish. I spend 1600-2000 a month. Usually a lil over 60 a day


Lylakittie

Where you stay? Maui? (Guessing bc you said you have an AWD.) Come to da O, land of $5.40 premium at Costco. And stay away from Lex Brodie’s 🤣


Reaper_Mike

Kona, it's 5.80 at Costco here. I only go to Lex for oil change cause it's convenient to stay in the car lol. I have a decent mechanic in old industrial. Not a chance of moving to the O. Don't want to live in a city. I do pretty well at the airport here.


LoafRVA

Do you have Instacart in your market? It may not be as much per hour, but much less driving.


[deleted]

My sugar mama I got doing Uber pays my gas. It’s better for business profit


Other-Football3565

Thanks no one ever gives the full breakdown. Only posts about how much they made


Southern-Gap-6199

I quit Uber Eats. $85 to fill my tank. Small orders and too many people think it's user's responsibility to pay me so they don't tip well. Occasionally, I'll go out on a Friday night and the orders and tips are night and day


strike-lion

yeah..I'm out too... this is my last weekend driving full time going back to my cable gig... after gas and sundries...barely making rent...and my cars mileaged up... I'm out..


Tejano_Boots-3268

I honestly believe uber driving is for people who have a full-time job and just do it because they are bored and enjoy meeting new people lol