The average Uber and Uber Eats driver saw their earnings decline over 15% in 2023, per Gridwise

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Some Uber and Uber Eats drivers say it's become harder to make money over the past year.

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I'm a tech worker who got laid off twice in a year. I've made good money — but I'm paranoid it will happen again.

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Amber Smith currently works as a product owner for an insurance company.

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I turned my failed Etsy shop into a business that made $1 million in its first year. Here's how I did it by 21.

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Keida Dervishi, co-founder of Soulmate Customs
Keida Dervishi is the 21-year-old cofounder of Soulmate Customs.

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A Gen Zer set out to make $100 a day for 100 days through side hustles. Here are the gigs and passive income streams she recommends.

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Jackie Mitchell said side hustle work could be helpful given the economy.

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People really don't want to tip their Uber and Lyft drivers

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Most Americans don't tip their Uber drivers. But nearly 90% of food delivery trips come with tips.

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A San Francisco Lyft driver shares how Waymo's self-driving taxis are competing with his top earnings strategy: short rides

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Nick Boenzi, A San Francisco Lyft driver, said focusing on short trips has helped him boost his ride-hailing profits.

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Uber and Lyft drivers say they do it for more than the money: It makes them less lonely.

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Mark McCann (left), Dean Ceran (middle), and Jason McConahy (right) said they've benefited from the social interactions that can come with Uber and Lyft driving.

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Here's how to start making money pet sitting and dog walking while having fun and setting your own schedule

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Meghan Lim shared advice for pet sitting, which she said is a fun side hustle.

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11 ways ChatGPT and other AI tools can be used to earn thousands with side hustles

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Larry Lundstrom
Arkansas pastor Larry Lundstrom uses AI tools like ChatGPT to earn thousands a week making pitch decks.

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I'm a flight attendant as a side hustle. Combining flying with my full-time job is more realistic than I thought.

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Arta Uma Upmale is a social-media manager and a part-time flight attendant.

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