Wondering about the best vehicle for driving rideshare with Uber or Lyft? The answer is simple: stick with your current car! Keeping your existing vehicle means no additional expenses or stress from car payments. When you decide to upgrade, make sure it’s a choice that serves your personal and family needs first, as rideshare is often a temporary gig.

Gig workers frequently face criticism from those who insist their work is beneath them and suggest they should get a “real job.” But what does that mean? Is it about pay, prestige, or job titles? I explore these misconceptions, drawing on ideas from David Graeber’s Bullshit Jobs to highlight how rideshare and delivery jobs are not only legitimate but provide essential services to our economy.