The choice between Uber and Uber Eats in the UK depends fundamentally on your location, regulatory status, and earning priorities. Outside London, Uber drivers earn significantly more per hour (£11 to 17 net) than Uber Eats couriers (£7-14 hourly), but face higher regulatory barriers and insurance costs. In London, the economics shift dramatically: congestion charges and ULEZ … Read more
I started driving for Uber in London back in 2016 with an iPhone 6. Yes, it was fine-ish in the beginning, but Waze was sluggish, and the iPhone location function wasn’t always on top of the game, especially in the tiny little streets in central London. You know all these small one-way streets in Soho … Read more
Becoming an Uber Driver In London – PCO License, Documents And Requirements [toc]Lot’s and lots of people are emailing me about how to become an Uber driver and all that is needed to start working and earning money. You will need to collect several documents and submit your application to the TFL Private Hire department … Read more
[toc]What is the best way to test the waters with Uber in London and see if it is the right job for you? Hire a PCO registered vehicle and see if it works out for you for a few weeks. Car rental is also a viable alternative for Uber drivers who don’t have their vehicle … Read more
The Capital has been in turmoil for the last few days and I couldn’t update my blog in time due to a well-deserved holiday break. But here it is and it is time to clear the fog and misconception that the news outlets have been feeding people lately. I just wanted to say it out … Read more
How To Successfully Upload Your Documents To Uber For the last year working for Uber London, I had a lot of issues uploading my documents to Uber and especially getting them approved. I buy my insurance in monthly policies meaning that I have to upload my insurance document at least once a month and hope … Read more
How do the new TFL regulations affect UBER drivers? I haven’t posted anything in a while due to a very busy summer season but I think it is time to clear some misconception about the new TFL regulations that will take already took effect. The main one is about private hire insurance, or the so-called … Read more
TFL Topographical Test Assessment For PCO And Uber License [toc]A lot of drivers have contacted me about the massive stir up Transport Of London has caused with the topographical test assessment centres and their licenses. TfL revoked all the test centres licenses to perform evaluations, and a lot of drivers were left stranded with no … Read more
My Very First Day Driving An Uber Car In London Well, to say that my first day was a stressful experience would be an understatement! That was only a few weeks back, but it seems like months of time has passed. I did sweat a lot, though. It was not a hot day. I went … Read more