How to make extra money with UBER ?

You would have probably heard of Uber by now unless you are living under a rock. If you have not, Uber is an internet based company that helps to connect drivers and riders for mutual and beneficial ridesharing agreements. In contrast to a traditional taxi job, Uber allows you to use your own car and choose your schedule on when to work. The experience on the riders’ part is different from traditional taxis as well because riders do not have to stand on the side of the street to hail a taxi. They use the Uber mobile app installed on their smartphones instead. Uber drivers located within the area will be notified when a rider requests a ride from the Uber mobile app. These drivers can then provide the ride and earn some cash in return. As a result, the cost of a ride is generally much lower when compared to traditional taxis thanks to Uber’s unique technology. To apply, visit Uber’s official website and fill in the applicable forms and submitting to their vehicle inspection and criminal background check.

Requirements

You are required to fulfil the following criteria to be an Uber driver:

• You have to be at least 21 years old and possess a driving license
• Your car must be decent looking and be less than 8 years old
• Your car insurance policy has to be under your name or if you are driving a family owned car, make sure your name is included in the insurance policy too and it does not have to be a commercial car insurance policy because once you are on a trip, Uber will insure you up to USD 1 million with primary liability insurance and another USD 1,000 for excess collision coverage
• As a driver, you must not have any previous criminal records, outstanding summons, reckless and bad driving records because Uber will do a screening whenever you sign up as a driver
• You must own a smartphone

Why Be an Uber Driver?

These are the few good things why it is beneficial for you to consider being an Uber driver:

• If you live in a bustling city, Uber makes it easy for you to turn your car into a cash machine
• You are not bound to Uber as a fixed employee or contractor so you have the freedom and flexibility to choose when you want to work and if you want to earn more, drive more
• You do not have to go through morning traffic to go to office and see your boss angry face because it is not a 9 to 5 job
• You are paid on a weekly basis through direct bank deposit

How Much Can You Make?

Well, the potential income can be up to RM8,000 a month and some drivers even claimed of making RM10,000. These income figures are way higher if compared to majority of the jobs offered in the market now. If you already have a full-time job, you can opt to drive on part-time basis and some drivers have claimed that they can earn up to RM3,000 by just driving part time. Check out the Uber X Peak Hour Guarantees chart for more detailed info. Lastly, station your car at core areas like Subang Airport, KLCC, 1 Utama and more if you are in Petaling Jaya and Klang Valley.