As I write this, gas prices have gone crazy. There are a lot of reasons. Part of the immediate problem as I write this is the ban on Russian oil in response to their invasion of Ukraine. As delivery drivers and rideshare drivers in the gig economy who rely on our cars to earn money, …
Doordash does not pay for gas for their delivery drivers. Doordash drivers are paid by the delivery. As independent contractors there is no gas reimbursement. That’s the economic reality of being an independent contractor delivering for Doordash. The more important question is, can you make enough as a Dasher to have enough money left over …
What do we do as delivery contractors when gas prices keep going up? Is it worth it to keep delivering for Doordash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Instacart and any of the others when gas prices are high and getting higher? Should these third party delivery companies start increasing what they’re paying because of these increases? Is …
The example of my 1998 Buick illustrates the actual cost of driving your car for Grubhub, Doordash, Postmates, Uber Eats and other gigs. The Buick is gone. Long live the Buick. There are some cars you are happy to get rid of, and some that watching it drive away with its new owner just kinda …
What car should I drive for Grubhub? Since we are completely on our own when it comes to our car expenses, what is the best car to use as an independent contractor for Grubhub? The best answer may be “the car you have.” Okay, there may be and probably are better answers. I think more …
Most delivery drivers with Doordash, Instacart, Uber Eats, Grubhub, etc., seem to think their only cost is the gas they have to buy for their car. Then the IRS tells us it’s 56 cents per mile. At least for 2021 that’s what they say. Which one is it? The real cost including the wear and …
And why isn’t it a Toyota Prius? Or a Tesla? (Not that it can’t be, but it’s not as easy as just naming one model or brand). The car you choose to make your deliveries can make a huge difference in how well you do as a delivery contractor for gigs like Doordash, Instacart, Uber …