How I Made $300 Driving For Uber In Los Angeles In Under 9 Hours!

This day (09/23/2023) I drove just under 9 hours on only Uber. As always I'm driving to Los Angeles and back from Riverside. Usually there is about 100 dead miles but this day I got rides into and out of LA.
Total: $300.15
Miles: 238.9
Time: 8h 42m (online), 5h 4m (active)
No Boost+, No Quest, just straight picking.
Let me know what you guys think in the comments!
I'm doing my best and getting better at keeping my miles low.
As for hourly rate, $33.33/hr on this day but I try to strive for higher of course.
Soon I'll work on showing how to make money on quests and goals.
If you're interested in driving for Uber use my referral code

[@arey5128]

Great content, and I'm glad I found your channel. I work in LA also, your insights are very helpful.

[@HenryDriverLA]

Thanks hopefully i can get back into the groove real soon and showcase some more daily driving.

[@ridexserve]

This is a great video and probably one of the best videos. I've seen on youtube about driving uber. I have to say thank you to henry one more time.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@HenryDriverLA]

Ur making me wanna rewatch it

[@aramkhachatryan506]

One thing I know for sure is that Uber or Lift and other platforms take people for fools and this is called worker trafficking. There is no such money there. Not regularly.

[@Bobi-ow6ou]

Hey Ahmed I also like ur channel and addicted to it, keep up the good work

[@vibesaddickentertainment9777]

Thats damn good brother, $300 day is always a win .

[@uber2kla]

He’s back! Thanks for the upload

[@HenryDriverLA]

More to come!

[@DarylDelivers]

Excellent content Henry!!! ITS ALL ABOUT HOURLY WAGE!!! I multi app and teach the same on my channel. Most people don’t get it….. they swipe the number only instead of putting the value on their time…..✌️

[@HenryDriverLA]

Besides the hourly, you do have to watch ur mileage. Makes no sense to drive 60 miles for $30, $40 or even $50/hr.

[@AndPandaGG]

Loved the video, wish you the best. Keep it up =)

[@HenryDriverLA]

Thanks! Likewise!

[@ridexserve]

Watching it again 🎉🎉🎉 great info 🎉🎉🎉

[@paulcruz3734]

Damn $300 for 8-9 hrs is hella good

[@DannyBoy77772]

It's not just you every time my car gets next to surge it disappears. Los Angeles.

[@HenryDriverLA]

Haha yeah certain surges happen ahead of demand. So they only last a few minutes. While organic surges happen when theres demand and most drivers were taken out of the area. That's why it came back.

[@Rain.]

Respect the hustle 👍 !

[@HenryDriverLA]

Thanks!

[@Rain.]

@@HenryDriverLA funny thing is I just got accepted lol I applied today 😂 💯

[@HenryDriverLA]

@@Rain. will this be ur first time doing uber?

[@Rain.]

@@HenryDriverLA yesir 😎

[@HenryDriverLA]

@Rain. Nice! Good luck! Get the money!

[@aacreation911]

I am waiting for your new video. My friend. I only see two on your channel chop chop.❤❤❤

[@HenryDriverLA]

I know i keep working and ignoring youtube. Ill get to it again. Promise!

[@aacreation911]

This is an awesome video i'm watching it again it's that good

[@HenryDriverLA]

Lol thanks ill make a shorty video soon

[@aacreation911]

Bro, I saw this video 📹 had no idea. it's your channel 😮 great video 📹 and make more and lmk if you need help

[@HenryDriverLA]

Do you have 2 channels? I just saw rideXserve?

[@TheHistoryCode125]

This video is less of a "how-to" and more of a "look at me" showcase. The driver cherry-picks a few high-paying rides, conveniently skips over the waiting times and low-paying trips, and focuses on anecdotes where tips boosted his earnings. While taking airport rides for the potential rematch and focusing on surge areas are valid strategies, the video paints an unrealistic picture of consistent earnings. The reality is, rideshare income is highly variable and depends on factors like time of day, location, and luck. He doesn't teach you how to evaluate rides based on mileage and time, or how to strategically position yourself to maximize earnings. Don't fall for the hype - rideshare driving requires patience, strategy, and realistic expectations, not just chasing surges and hoping for tips.

[@HenryDriverLA]

I agree with what ur saying. Its not titled "how to make" its titled "how I made" There is no perfect instructional video. Rideshare is luck. You have to make decisions on the spot. Cherry picking is literally the name of the game. I also disagree that its unrealistic. Its 100% realistic as i literally filmed it lol. Consistancy depends on you as the driver. Can i make $300 daily? Yes. Will you? Depends on you. This isnt a teaching video lol this is an observe video. I tell everyone. Patience planning & positioning. I dont chase surges, i position myself in areas that are hot. I dont work for tips but when they arrive they help. Im not trying to compete with you.

[@Benjamin.S.S.]

What are good spots, days, and times to work in LA. I'll be driving from Fontana.

[@HenryDriverLA]

There is no 100% guarantee anywhere. You gotta research daily what happening in the cities or near an area u like. My fav spot might not work for you (I.e. DTLA) some people think the traffic and chaos of dtla is too risky. Ive driven there my whole life. Recently gor hit by a bus but im back.

[@HenryDriverLA]

Days and times depends on your schedule. But if youre trying to beat the competition. Work times and days rhat people take off. Like over night/ morning. Friday-Sun.

[@Benjamin.S.S.]

@HenryDriverLA Thank you for the info. Sorry about the bus, but I'm glad you're back.

[@HenryDriverLA]

Its all good. Dangerous out here so drive smart and safe. Its been rough since then.

[@Benjamin.S.S.]

@@HenryDriverLA Will do. Thanks again for the video and information.

[@thekushness]

Respect for the screen recording duration alone!!!

[@HenryDriverLA]

Hard to edit lol i need to get a 2nd phone if im gonna keep doing that

[@pabailon8799]

Good on you bro ✊ I hope your also introducing yourself to what should be potential future customer. Respect the hustle ✊ state safe everyone 🫡

[@HenryDriverLA]

Im slowly learning how to transition to privates!🙌

[@pabailon8799]

@@HenryDriverLA it goes without saying, wait till the end to see how you feel about the customers; most of them are honestly not worth approaching sense most of their trips are local. BUT if you are working the airport area, you should be running into frequent travelers, these group are mostly chill and always appreciate reliability. I used to place a cheap phone on my center console as entertainment and I would load it up with music videos followed by personal ad videos that would promote my airport rides(in a formal way, call to action, ref to website and easy booking etc) and a QR code call to action. If you need an ice breaker, I would always use the horrible LAX-it experience of other travels to let them know they could save on the airport fee if they order their ride from OUTSIDE the airport area. I would advise them to take any hotel shuttle and call their ride from there; and to save even more “they could book straight through my booking site”. It was a nice ice breaker, they always appreciated the savings.

[@pabailon8799]

@@HenryDriverLA good on you bro! Slowly but surely you will get people that appreciate the reliability of booking strait and the savings. Stay safe and best of luck ✊🫡

[@DeuceTheTruth]

Great video. Preciate you

[@HenryDriverLA]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@kareza167]

Yeah, I did that too. Now it has become very hard to make $100 in 12 hrs in Los Angeles

[@HenryDriverLA]

It honestly depends on the areas u drive. Im from Riverside and id rather dead mile to LA to make $300 than to sit and wait for lousy rides. Im curious to know what ur style of driving is? Cherry picking rides?

[@kareza167]

@@HenryDriverLA There is no cherries in Los Angeles now

[@HenryDriverLA]

@@kareza167 where in LA are you driving? All i do is cherries. A little slow this month but cherries still exist bro.

[@kareza167]

@@HenryDriverLA I live in koreatown in LA.

[@HenryDriverLA]

@@kareza167 Damn. When do u work? Honestly if it wasnt for my 120 dead miles id be making $300 in less than 100 miles.

[@Aaron-tf1jf]

What type of vehicle do you using ? Thx for the video !

[@HenryDriverLA]

Tesla M3 SR+

[@kaleefnow]

Do you rent your Tesla? I have a Jetta but I’m thinking about renting a Tesla since I drive uber full time

[@HenryDriverLA]

Dont rent, buy used. I believe you can find some for 20k or less. My car has 110k miles and still drives like new.

[@mateofernando5066]

do you get sticky surge in LA all day long on the weekends?

[@HenryDriverLA]

I normally dont drive weekends as i spend time with family those days. Its a balancing act for me

[@banginzaza]

I thought that market makes more. But then again it was 9 hours.

[@HenryDriverLA]

A lot of things play into it. For example dead mileage. Even though i only drove 9 hrs, i had to drive out for work and the drive home. For a total of 1.5hrs of dead miles

[@Rain-ec4jj]

I also live in LA. Do you think I won't get enough rides if I don't work near airport? I want to make at least 6k a month. How many hour do I need to work to make 6k?

[@benzoh28]

You’re probably gonna have to drive 10-12 hrs all week I’ve heard the pay outs suck now not the same anymore

[@juniorundersea]

you dont stop driving around or what?

[@HenryDriverLA]

Me personally I drive to where the action is. (Los angeles/ Hollywood) if any ride tskes me off my path... i figure out a way back there. You gotta find the spots that work for you. Once i get to an area i like. I just pull over and wait. But i dont drive around without a plan.

[@mrtoxikwithak]

I don't even get that many requests

[@TeslaRideChronicles]

Hey bro u have a Tesla also ? Which one 😅 I have the black on black model y

[@HenryDriverLA]

I have gray 3. Looking into uber black and model x or y.

[@BarnardShow]

Do you still get $14 short ride from LAX these days?

[@HenryDriverLA]

Not on Uber. It seems uber LAX has gotten rid of their minimum. If youre lucky youll get $1.37/mile out of LAX.

[@eyevincast5440]

I really dont like those 2 dollar 3 dollar rides. Worst part they take forever to come out to meet you! My time is a priority and a resource

[@HenryDriverLA]

Same. I usually ignore the low pay rides and wait for priorityX to kick in.

[@HenryDriverLA]

I thought about this comment recently. You gotta set a minimum fare for yourself. Accepting $3 ride thats gonna take 20 minutes to pick up and drop off is not worth it.

[@pedropineda5691]

How much do you pay for your car monthly?

[@HenryDriverLA]

$500

[@westcoasthustle6133]

​@@HenryDriverLA That's not bad. I thought it was more expensive to own a Tesla. How much do you spend on charging and how many miles do you average weekly ?

[@Henruchin]

Its been getting cheaper to own. I try to find free to cheap chargers now. My whole way of driving has changed too. I used to avg 300-400 miles. Today im doing tops like 200- 250. I need to do an update video lol As for $, i try to keep it from free to tops $10. At home im probably spending like $5

[@flipm725]

How do you get Comfort as an option? I have a Tesla as well.

[@HenryDriverLA]

I believe u have to give about 100 trips... then maintain a certain rating.

[@TeslaRideChronicles]

Damnn we in the same area let’s gooo

[@HenryDriverLA]

Woop woop!

[@kaleefnow]

I wish I had a Tesla soooo bad

[@Henruchin]

Update video coming soon. It seems rematch isnt a thing anymore unless ur a diamond driver.

[@Bobi-ow6ou]

Great content, how do you make or record this kind of video? Do you use any app

[@HenryDriverLA]

Screen record on my phone

[@Baizdi]

9 hours in Buffalo New York 40 dollar😅😅

[@HenryDriverLA]

Ouch. Theres no areas with demand? Pax told me his friend who lives in Tj, mex drives to LA every weekend and drives 36 hrs and makes money. Thats like 3 hrs to LA and 3 hrs back. It must be profotable to drive out here stay with a relative and go home after 36 hrs of driving.

[@Rain-ec4jj]

If I rent a Uber car am I going to be able to pay the lease? Do they provide parking space after I'm done working?

[@HenryDriverLA]

Im not sure what ur asking about?

[@Rain-ec4jj]

@@HenryDriverLAHi, I meant to ask you will I be able to pay for rental car as a part time Uber driver?

[@HenryDriverLA]

​​@@Rain-ec4jjim not to familar with uber rental programs. But i dont recommend them. Its a big chunk of ur weekly/daily profit. If thats all u can do, fine. Its possible, yes. But u wont be very profitable. Youll be making enough to cover the car and expenses. In other words, ud need to be at least full time to benefit.

[@Rain-ec4jj]

@@HenryDriverLA Okay, thank you.

[@creeyviviras3976]

Hola que tal colega , que bien yo vivo aqui en pomona california para poder aser los 300 afuerzas me tengo que ir para esos rumbos verdad inglewood ?

[@creeyviviras3976]

Tengo un toyota camry 2019

[@creeyviviras3976]

Veo que te pagan muy bien los viajes

[@creeyviviras3976]

Ami por 4 Milla medan 4 dolares casi a dolar la Milla.. tienes un carro de lujo ?

[@creeyviviras3976]

En San benardino no se ase esa feria verdad ? Lo máximo que he hecho es 225 en 10 horas

[@creeyviviras3976]

Pasame algunos consejos

[@RandyLe-cb2eb]

Fkn monster bro

[@fidelsantiago5259]

Can i know how many miles did you consume you make on $300

[@HenryDriverLA]

Its in the video, im pretty sure i mention it at the end somewhere. Its more likely under 300 miles

[@alejandroescobar8886]

you’re driving too much bro just pull over and wait for a ride you wanna drive as little as possible

[@HenryDriverLA]

Although i agree, the reality has never been that for me. I live in an area that is dead a majority of the time. If i want to make consistant earnings i need to drive to areas that have demand. But once i get to those areas, I pull over and cherry pick my rides. Ive done the whole, wait for a ride to leave my house and wasted half a day for 0 pings.

[@tomtang]

We should making 650 not 300, today 2-12-2024 i pick up passenger from Lax to West Hollywood about 11 miles my base fair is 28 bucks , how much azz hole charge passenger 116 fucking dollars😢😢😢 we are slave and i make 300 dollars too but really cheap labor! 2-14 its go times, need to show our balls my brothers.

[@HenryDriverLA]

@tomtang I dont disagree. But also u have to stop accepting trips that dont make sense to you. I picked up pax from LAX to koreatown last week (14 miles) and i got paid $42. They charged pax $69. Fight back daily brother.

[@UberDriverChat]

You think someone deserves $650 a day working 9 hours for Uber like this guy did in this video?

[@HenryDriverLA]

Its a tough question to answer. I wanna say yes $650 is great but also... if everyone made $650 in 9 hrs... people would be quitting their job to uber, right? Lol

[@UberDriverChat]

@@HenryDriverLA no shit😂

[@HenryDriverLA]

@@UberDriverChat maybe thats whats happening. More people are watchong videos like mine and thinking, its so easy, and then flood the market.

[@aramkhachatryan506]

And in another 2 years there will be nothing left of your car.

[@HenryDriverLA]

Been driving my car for 3 years (not just for uber) ... about to hit 100k and i still think it looks new and i get compliments and questions about how to maintain it.

[@aramkhachatryan506]

Uber pays an average of 1 dollar per mile. If you want to earn 200-300 dollars, then you have to drive 300 miles per day, and per week that’s 2,000 miles. And in a year, you do the math, the average normal car engine will last, I don’t know, 250 or 300,000. And for replacement.

[@aramkhachatryan506]

You drove on average per month, 2,800 mail - this is very little for working as a taxi. 90 miles per day, which means you just didn’t work

[@HenryDriverLA]

Thats 100% wrong. I tried diffrent scenarios this week. On thursday i made $100 in 50 miles. And today i made $100 in 30 miles.

[@HenryDriverLA]

2800 per month? Are we counting dead miles or no dead miles?

[@creeyviviras3976]

Habla espanol ?

[@HenryDriverLA]

Si señor

[@ancientenergy]

So your very selective with your rides

[@HenryDriverLA]

100%... you could accept almost all offer but youll be; putting in more mileage, spending more on fuel, and getting ripped off by the apps

[@sonyamonarrez7355]

You run your map too fast...lol

[@HenryDriverLA]

Lol its a 9hr day sped up into like 10 minites... i dont think people wanna watch a 9 hr video lol.

[@genesisthomas3958]

If you need a car to rent for Uber get at me