The thrall of driving for a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft is usually centered around how you determine your own hours, so you can work for as long or as little as you want. Offering rides during peak times can result in higher pay, whether it’s from prices increasing or because there are more requests. With this power in the driver’s hands, it seems like a simple decision for many who are interested in this position. However, there are other costs that potential drivers may not know about. Let’s go over what the costs of driving for Uber and Lyft entail.

Many may be avoiding rideshare companies because of how the pandemic has affected the rideshare experience. Two main hallmarks that have defined rideshares during the pandemic was surging prices and long wait times, made only more drastic by the absence of drivers. However, this may change for Uber by the end of the year.

Traveling to the airport before a long trip can be a stressful situation. You need to get there with enough time to check bags, pass through security, and get to your gate. Feeling rushed on a travel day can result in forgetting something important. Securing your transport to the airport and having a dependable schedule to plan around can ease some of this stress. That’s what Uber is planning to do with Uber Reserve.

A man who was driving for Uber was a victim of a violent attack in New York City last month. The driver, Han Quiping, is at risk of losing his sight after the attack from a man attempting to get a ride. The attack was captured on dash-camera footage.

Lyft presents itself as a driver-friendly app that has the best interests of drivers at heart. While it began with the company being involved in contributing to charity and being vocal about social issues, the rideshare company is struggling to offer drivers what they need.