Any updates on the EIDL emergency grant will be posted here and the post will be updated regularly.Update March 6th 7pm: It looks unlikely that eligible entities that qualify for an EIDL that does not have any employees will get a loan advance. The loan advance and emergency grant is $1000 per employee up to $10,000 (see below in the post for more information around that). … [Read more...]
Lyft and Uber Drivers Can Get a Federal $10000 Emergency Grant
This is probably a bad day to post this, but this is not an April fool’s joke. This post is 100% factual and possibly the most important post I have ever made.For those looking for a status update on the EIDL Emergency Grant, check out my post below:https://ridesharedashboard.com/2020/04/06/status-update-on-sba-eidl-emergency-grant-for-independent-contractors/Lyft … [Read more...]
Can Lyft or Uber Drivers Claim Unemployment in 2020?
Unemployment benefits are usually paid out to workers who receive a W2 at the end of the calendar year. Employers typically pay into the state unemployment fund as part of their own payroll tax and this funds the state's unemployment benefits.As more and more Lyft and Uber drivers become full time drivers, they lost their W2 jobs and solely rely on self employed … [Read more...]
How Uber Drivers and Lyft Drivers Navigate the Corona Virus
The corona virus has affected many parts of our daily lives. Many people are sheltering in place and eliminating travel anywhere besides work and grocery stores. The lack of travel is hitting the travel industry and restaurant industry. Hotels and restaurants are furloughing their staffs. Schools are closed and most people are working from home. Daycare centers are starting to … [Read more...]
How is Uber Multiplier Surge Different from Flat Rate Surge?
Two days ago, Uber announced that they were reverting back to multiplier surge for Uber Drivers in Calfornia to address concerns from AB5. This is in conjunction with Uber removing upfront pricing in California. Upfront pricing hides the surge multiplier and shows you a set price, which prevents users from knowing exactly how much more expensive the ride is than normal.How … [Read more...]