Once you’re signed up, you’re fully in control. Here’s how you can change your life and income, within days: If you’ve got spare time on your hands, you can decide on the spot to turn that time into cash. Just log into the app, accept a job, and you can be off earning money within minutes. Jessica, 30, based in NSW, has been driving using the Uber app for six months and hasn’t looked back. It’s now her main gig. “I love the flexibility it gives me, and being able to decide when I do and don’t work. Recently, I had a friend visit from overseas who I hadn’t seen for three years — and I loved that I could organise my driving around spending time with her.” “I’ve earned $531 in a day before, when I jumped on a promotion,” says Jessica, “Though usually my goal is to make around $300 a day. And I love how it comes into your bank account quickly. You see the money fast.” Michael, 24, from Victoria, has been driving using the Uber app for over a year now and says it’s a relief having income he can rely on: “Before this, I was working in a bar and I hated how unreliable my shifts were — changing last minute or being cancelled altogether on a slow night. But driving using the Uber app has let me dictate exactly when I work. I get a real buzz when I look back on the night and see how much money I’ve made!” “Sometimes I’ll just listen to music or podcasts, other times I might be chatty with riders. Some people want a bit of quiet time; others want to share their stories. I just love how every day and every ride is completely different,” says Jessica. Michael agrees, pointing out the genuine connections he’s made on the road. “I honestly meet the greatest people as a driver-partner,” he says. “I’ll totally respect those who want a little silent time while we drive, but most people I find are up for a chat and I’ve met so many legends — genuine people, from all walks of life, who I’d never have connected with otherwise.” This allows the app to preference matching you with women riders — empowering you with more confidence to drive anytime, anywhere and improve your earning opportunities. Sarah, 26, has been driving using the Uber app for almost a year and says the new feature has increased her earning potential: “I didn’t notice the Women Rider Preference until about a month ago and already it’s given me so much more confidence with night trips — not to mention more money,” she says. “I’ve never had a bad experience with any of my passengers, but as a young woman, you could say I’m risk averse — so until recently, I just wasn’t working after 8pm. But now, I love having the choice of women-only trips! It also makes me feel really good that I’m doing my small bit to get women home safely at night.” “A friend recommended I give it a go and within a couple of weeks I was up and driving using the Uber app,” says Sarah. “I needed money fast and it was a relief to not have to put myself through exhaustive interview processes and waste my time.” Just upload your documents, wait for approval, and then you’ll need to pass a background check. Once that’s done, you’re away. Plus, you can learn more here about how the fares are calculated, and how the different promotions work.
