Going to college these days is expensive, but that doesn’t mean you have to struggle to get by. Instead of falling into debt, why not pick up a side hustle to help make ends meet?
Driving with Uber in a college environment can be a great opportunity to earn some extra cash to put towards college tuition and your weekly expenses. College campuses are filled with students and many of them may not have access to a car. Plus, if you go to school outside of a city, it’s likely that your campus isn’t within walking distance to public transit.
Here’s where Uber comes in. By driving with Uber, you can help provide safe and affordable transportation for your friends and peers looking to get to and from tonight’s party.
Besides the obvious perk of helping to keep your friends safe while earning some extra money, there are many other benefits to driving with Uber, including:
Flexible hours
If you’re already a college student, you’ll likely be living close to campus. If you have an eligible car with you, then driving with Uber can become a regular part of your weekly routine.
Between study sessions at the library, you can check the Uber app to see if anyone is requesting a ride. If you’d rather drive at night or during the weekend, that’s also an option. The choice is yours!
With Uber, you set your own hours and can drive when you want. No need to clock in and make a set schedule like at most part-time gigs.
Opportunity for tips
Another perk of driving with Uber is the tips. Tips can be sent directly through the Uber app and riders have the option to tip either $1, $2, $5 or a custom amount after each ride.
As a fellow student, it may be easier for you to connect with your riders and score some extra tips. After all, you probably already know your way around campus and can advise on the best places to eat. Put that knowledge to good use! Being friendly and helpful to your riders can go a long way when it comes to your trips.
Instant payment
As an Uber driver-partner, your earnings will be immediately available to you via your debit card when you sign up for Instant Pay. You can even choose to be paid up to 5x a day. That’s right — no more waiting for a paycheck at the end of the week.
By driving with Uber, you can access your earnings whenever you need them via Instant Pay for dinner with friends, date night, tuition payments — you name it!
Interested in signing up yet? Here are some requirements you need to meet to get started:
– Age: 21+
– Driving Experience: 1 year of licensed experience (3 years if you are under 23)
– Documents: Valid U.S. driver’s license, proof of vehicle registration and insurance
– Car: Eligible four-door vehicle
Sign up to drive with Uber on your college campus HERE:
Uber US Driver Link
