My name is Levi Spires. I’m a follower of Christ.
I’m also writer and Uber driver. Each ride is a log for the fire, the fire that's burning inside me to make human connections and tell stories.
But the modern world is working against me. Against humanity. Artificial intelligence, algorithms, social media doomscrolling, unlimited options of fast food delivered by autonomous cars so we can sit at home, alone… all of it like fire retardant chemicals snuffing the flame of life.
I drive strangers every day. People wanting to journey from A to B. Maybe looking for a rolling sanctuary. Maybe looking for a conversation. Maybe a little of all three.
And I wonder to myself, what is happening to the world? What changes are about to come?
Where are we going?
You Want to Be an Uber Driver? Here's the Real Deal
Being an Uber driver has highs and lows.
What is an Uber and Lyft Rideshare Driver Marketing - Daily Drive 29
We might think of a market as just a geographic location - Los Angeles, Syracuse, you name it. However, it’s a lot more nuanced. A market isn’t just where you drive; it’s also about when you drive and who you’re driving. Let me break it down for you.
Customer Service and Tips From Uber and Lyft Rideshare Driver Perspective
Customer service matters for Uber drivers.
Short Uber and Lyft Rideshare Trip Economics - Why I disagree with Sergio
I would have totally taken a few of the short trips Sergio passed up on. And made a lot more money.
Analyzing Uber and Lyft Rideshare Driver Data
I use a lot of data to help me as an Uber driver.
Unforgettable Night Stranded as an Uber Driver with My Dead Tesla Battery
My Tesla battery died and I was stranded.
Uber's New EV Bonus: A Mixed Signal for Green Driving
Uber’s new EV bonus means I’ll be driving my Prius more and my Tesla less.
The Real Cost of Added Stops in Rideshare: An Uber Driver's Perspective - Daily Drive 24
She added a stop and Uber cut my pay.
Understanding Uber Driver Tax Forms - Tax Summary for 2023, 1099-NEC, and 1099-K
In this video I share all the details of my Uber tax forms.
Four Years of Uber Driver Data and Stories
It’s been a crazy four years as an Uber driver. Check out all my stats and hear how it all started.
Wrongful Uber and Lyft rideshare Driver Deactivations Suck!
Uber and Lyft have been notifying me about GPS spoofing and letting me know about their new deactivation process due to the New York lawsuit.
Preserving Our Independence as Uber and Lyft Rideshare Drivers
It’s better to be a free independent contractor than an employee with benefits.
Uber turned $8 in 8 cents - Uber and Lyft Rideshare Driver Problems
Passengers promise a tip if Uber drivers wait. However, if we don’t get a tip it costs us a lot of money. Worse, there’s no way of knowing if the passenger tipped.
Tips for Tips for Uber and Lyft Rideshare Drivers
Tips are important. Here are a few things I think about to get more tips.
Uber CEO Admits to Wage Discrimination
Is Uber’s behavior wage discrimination illegal? Is it unfair to rideshare drivers?
Realistic Expectations - Daily Drive 18
Do you have realistic expectations as a rideshare driver?
Uber's Upcoming Earnings Can be Good for Drivers
Uber winning on the stock market doesn’t mean it’s bad for drivers.
14 February Uber Protest is a Half Measure - Daily Drive 16
If you really want to protest Uber and Lyft, shut down the apps today and don’t turn them on until you get your demands met.
Golden Rule
Imagine a crap driver in a crap car and offering a crap ride. In contrast, there's my service, where every detail is catered to perfection. If both scenarios end with a five-star rating and a tip, the value of these stars becomes meaningless. Such indiscriminate generosity paints a misleading picture for Uber, potentially affecting the app's ability to maintain quality standards and every driver gets paid the same.
Challenges and Realities of the Gig Economy: Insights from an Uber Driver's Perspective
Do you have a gig worker mindset?