Who doesn’t have a side hustle driving for a ride service? The average ride-hailing driver makes about $10 per hour after expenses. If that doesn’t seem like enough money to deal with chatty passengers or strange hours, consider the alternative: delivering items.
Amazon Flex drivers make about $19 per hour delivering packages in their neighborhoods. Grocery delivery drivers for services like Instacart make about $11 per hour, and takeout delivery drivers for companies like Postmates make about $15 per hour.
All these services make it easy to sign up, so you can test a few out and see which you like best—and which brings in the most income. There are also lots of forums online where current drivers discuss the platforms they use and their experiences.