If you need a little bit extra cash, one of your greatest assets is your car. From using your car for advertising purposes, to driving for new ride share programs, there are many ways to make money simply by driving your car around as you normally would. The list below is a variety of options for how to get make money driving.
Sell Advertising Space
Depending on where you live, how much you drive and the service you choose, there are companies that offer up to $600 per month to lease ad space on your car. These companies generally expect drivers to have a clean record, valid license and insurance, as well as to be an active driver. As a parked car is not going to get the word out as much as an active car, most drivers get paid per mile.
Ride Share Programs
With new ride share companies such as Uber and Lyft, drivers can actually earn up to a decent income simply by making themselves available to drive other people around. All you need to become a driver is valid insurance, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and more obviously, a car (which often has to be newer than 2008). Depending on what company you work for, you may also be required to have a smartphone with a data package in order to be able to connect with potential customers. While this can spin you a decent profit, it is also important to keep in mind travelling costs, including maintenance from wear and tear on your car, as well as the price of gas.
Run errands and make deliveries
If you’re going to be making your way around the city doing your own errands, why not help someone out and do theirs as well? With companies such as Task Rabbit, Post Mates, and Amazon Flex, it is now possible for you to run errands and deliver food for a number of customers. By doing these small little tasks, you can earn up to $25 per hour. So if you don’t mind picking up a few extra things the next time you’re out, and you don’t mind doing a little bit of extra running around, this might be the easiest extra money you have ever earned.
Help People Move
If you have a vehicle that is big enough for this task, such as a van truck, or other large vehicle, why not help people move their furniture and boxes. By joining such companies as GoShare.com or BuddyTruk.com, it is possible to make up to $40 an hour, or 80% of the total profit. So if you enjoy helping others, enjoy being a Good Samaritan and don’t mind doing a little bit of heavy lifting, this could be the opportunity you are looking for to earn that little bit of extra cash!
