Guides
Guides for rideshare and delivery drivers
Reviews and comparisons answer 'which car'; the guides here answer the questions around that decision. That includes how Uber and Lyft's vehicle tiers actually work and which cars qualify, how to read a maintenance estimate or a used-price range, when the standard IRS mileage rate is a better deal than tracking actual expenses, and how to tell when a car has crossed from a money-making asset into a money-losing one. Each guide leans on the same fuel, electricity and mileage-rate figures used throughout the site, cites its sources, and states plainly the assumptions behind any number it gives you, so you can check the math rather than take it on faith.
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EV Charging Downtime: The Cost This Site Cannot Model
This site prices electricity per mile for its two EVs but does not track charging speed or downtime — a real gap in what an EV costs a full-time driver.
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Buying Your First Rideshare Car: A Decision Framework
Twelve vehicles, four decisions that matter: cost per mile, platform tier, budget, and cabin space. How to work through all four before buying, in order.
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Lease, Buy, or Rent for Rideshare: Which Fits a Full-Time Driver
A lease's mileage cap fights a full-time driver's own numbers. Buying used captures depreciation already taken. Rental programs trade ownership for a flat fee.
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Mileage Tax Deductions for Rideshare and Delivery Drivers
The IRS mileage rate changed mid-2026: 72.5 cents through June, 76 cents from July 1. How the standard mileage method works against real running costs.
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Rideshare Insurance: What Uber and Lyft Actually Cover, and When
Personal auto policies often exclude paid driving entirely. Uber and Lyft each publish three coverage phases with specific dollar limits — what each pays.
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Uber and Lyft Vehicle Requirements: How Each Platform Actually Decides
Uber publishes a per-model eligible-vehicles list. Lyft does not. What each platform's own rules say, and which of this site's twelve cars clear which tier.