Making extra money as an active service member, veteran, or military spouse can at times be challenging — few opportunities offer the level of flexibility service members need.
Consider, for example, the transition to civilian life: While training for a new career or interviewing for jobs, veterans must be able to put their education, career and family first while still enjoying financial stability throughout the transition.
If you need to earn money on a flexible schedule, consider driving with Uber. There are currently more than 50,000 veterans and military families driving on the Uber platform, with cumulative earnings of over $140,000,000.
Uber is a smartphone app that connects people who need a ride with drivers who can provide one. For riders, Uber means access to safe, reliable, affordable rides 24/7. For drivers, Uber means a powerful earning opportunity that offers the flexibility and control many service members seek.
Uber gives driver-partners the control to turn their work on and off when they decide, and the flexibility to work as much as they want, whenever they want. Drivers are their own bosses from day one: They set their own hours and have immediate access to customers and a steady and growing income.
And getting started with Uber is easy. With a simple online process and in-person driver support centers across the U.S., new drivers can sign up and begin earning in just a few days.
All you need is a driver's license, valid registration and insurance, and a vehicle — although if you don't have a vehicle, Uber can help connect you with a low-commitment lease through Xchange Leasing.
If you need an earning opportunity that puts you first, sign up and start driving with Uber. You'll earn an additional $100 after you complete your Uber first trip as a driver-partner, just for signing up through t.uber.com/MilitaryTimes1.
How much will I earn?
Uber lets you know when and where demand for rides is high, so you'll know exactly where to go to maximize your earnings. Because Uber lets you set your own hours, your earnings will depend on how much you drive and when and where you drive.
What do you mean by "drivers set their own hours"?
With Uber, you truly are your own boss. You turn the Uber driver app on when you want to receive trip requests from riders, and you turn it off when you decide you're done for the day.
How do I get started?
When you're ready to get started, be sure to sign up at t.uber.com/MilitaryTimes1 to qualify for your $100 first trip reward.
First you'll create an account where you'll upload photos of your driver's license, vehicle registration and personal insurance.
Next you'll have your vehicle inspected at an Uber Activation Center or other auto shop of your choice.
Finally, once your screening has cleared, you can download the Uber driver app, enter bank information to receive payment by direct deposit, and begin accepting trip requests from riders.
How does insurance work?
When you're driving with Uber, we maintain automobile liability insurance on your behalf up to $1M while you're giving rides. Information is available here.
Where can I get in-person support?
Find an Uber Activation Center near you by visiting the UberMovement website here.
This story is provided and presented by our sponsor, Uber.
