Chris Poindexter

Bad Trip - An Inside View of the Ride Share Inudstry Chris Poindexter

Hundreds of thousands of people are turning their cars into a ride hail taxi by driving for one of the major ride share companies. Thousands more wonder what it's like and how much they can make. Wonder no more! Bad Trip - An Inside View of the Ride Share Industry is an attempt to help people thinking about driving for a rideshare service calculate how much they can expect to make and the risks they'll face. With some basic information and a calculator, you can learn how to estimate driving income for one of the major rideshare companies, like Uber and Lyft. The theoretical estimates are backed up by thousands of miles carrying hundreds of passenger in actual, real world driving situations. The book documents the author's real world experience driving for both of the major rideshare giants. It covers everything from selecting a car, how to set it up for carrying passengers, finding the proper insurance and the realities of driving, both as a part-time job or as a full-time living. The book covers the good and the bad of rideshare driving in unflinching, unapologetic honesty and detail. The author covers the risks of driving and his own close calls with disaster and scary passengers. The author also shares his thoughts on the ride hailing industry and whether he thinks it can last. It's a view through the windshield of a ride share car and you'll want to fasten your seatbelt because it's going to be a bumpy ride!