Best ways to earn extra money while driving for Uber, from the 'Rideshare Queen'

Sun, 02/18/2024 - 08:57

Deanna Dixon said Uber sends her guaranteed pickups when riders schedule their trips from the airport in advance because she works that route routinely.

Courtesy of Deanna Dixon

Deanna Dixon moved from Los Angeles to Atlanta and started Ubering full-time in 2023.
After six months, she installed a dashcam and quickly became popular from her Uber content.
Dixon said airports and sports stadiums were the best locations to pick up riders.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Deanna Dixon, a 39-year-old Uber driver in Atlanta, about how she earns extra money working for Uber. It's been edited for length and clarity.