Discover expert tips for maximizing your rideshare driver earnings. From peak hours to driver bonuses, learn how to increase your income on Uber and Lyft.

Rideshare companies and apps are considered part of the “gig economy,” a general name for app-based independent contractor services and marketplaces. As independent workers, rideshare drivers set their own hours, choose the rides they want to take, and have far more control over their earnings than traditional taxi or livery car drivers. Talk about work/life balance!