I'm sure this question has been raised before, but i'll provide as much info about myself as possible to get the best feedback.
NYC is quite the market for Uber, and as a passenger for the last year (and through various discussions) i'm willing to take the plunge for "Part time work".
This is not a "Brag" but as background, i currently make 150k-250k /year. And i live cheaply (have a roommate, pay 1300/m for rent.
My income fluctations so much because i'm in software sales.. and as such (like a real estate agent) my income fluctuates based on "closed deals"
But Alas, this is NYC, and in a bad year (150k) i'm merely middle class.
Which has deterred me from buying a car that i would have to pay $400/m to keep in storage.
So I thought to myself,
"Why not just buy a car, and Uber during my free time, and on weekends?"
Essentially driving Just enough to cover the payments and insurance.
i'm aware of the beurocratic loopholes that i will have to jump through to become an actual "NYC TLC certified driver" which is no problem.
I already had my mind set on a Cadillac XTS Premium before thinking "Duhhh!, Tesla!!"
are there any advantages/disadvantages to owning and operating a Tesla for 12 hour shifts in an urban city like NYC?
A lot of complaints about Uber seem to stem from the inability to make a decent income after expenses... I imagine after gas is taken out of the picture, the concept becomes allot more palatable.
even on slow weeks, or weeks in which i didn't feel like driving, i could loan the car to other trusted executive livery drivers to ensure I still had revenue coming in around the clock.
any suggestions?
-James
NYC is quite the market for Uber, and as a passenger for the last year (and through various discussions) i'm willing to take the plunge for "Part time work".
This is not a "Brag" but as background, i currently make 150k-250k /year. And i live cheaply (have a roommate, pay 1300/m for rent.
My income fluctations so much because i'm in software sales.. and as such (like a real estate agent) my income fluctuates based on "closed deals"
But Alas, this is NYC, and in a bad year (150k) i'm merely middle class.
Which has deterred me from buying a car that i would have to pay $400/m to keep in storage.
So I thought to myself,
"Why not just buy a car, and Uber during my free time, and on weekends?"
Essentially driving Just enough to cover the payments and insurance.
i'm aware of the beurocratic loopholes that i will have to jump through to become an actual "NYC TLC certified driver" which is no problem.
I already had my mind set on a Cadillac XTS Premium before thinking "Duhhh!, Tesla!!"
are there any advantages/disadvantages to owning and operating a Tesla for 12 hour shifts in an urban city like NYC?
A lot of complaints about Uber seem to stem from the inability to make a decent income after expenses... I imagine after gas is taken out of the picture, the concept becomes allot more palatable.
even on slow weeks, or weeks in which i didn't feel like driving, i could loan the car to other trusted executive livery drivers to ensure I still had revenue coming in around the clock.
any suggestions?
-James