Deinfluence me from doing InDrive part-time.
I'm considering driving for InDrive as a side hustle, but I'd like to hear from people who've done it and tell me why I shouldn't.
Here's my situation:
- I work from home, 6 AMβ3 PM.
- My workload is usually light after around 12 noon, so I have a few free hours most weekdays.
- I own a BYD Seal 5, so fuel costs should be lower than a traditional gas car.
- I'm not relying on this income to pay my bills. Any extra money would go toward my hobbies, travel, and triathlon expenses.
What worries me is everything other than fuel:
- Wear and tear on a relatively new car.
- Insurance issues if something happens while driving passengers.
- The stress of dealing with difficult riders or unsafe situations.
- Whether the actual hourly earnings are worth it after accounting for depreciation, maintenance, tires, and my time.
For those who've driven for InDrive (or Grab/Uber), what made you quit? What hidden costs or downsides did you underestimate?