I think one of the main question in most people’s minds before starting as an Uber driver is how much can you really earn as an Uber driver in Perth?
It is difficult to say because Uber provides the flexibility such that you can really work as much or as little as you want to, and if you are driving during a period of high demand, there is a system called surge pricing where you can earn 1.5 to 3 times higher than the normal fare. I know in some cities the surge can go up to 5 times, but I have not seen that happen in Perth yet. Then there is also the period of low demand where you can be driving around and not get any passengers.
Uber Fees in Perth are as follows:
- Base Fare: $2.00
- Per Minute: $0.32
- Per Kilometre: $1.00
- Minimum Fare: $5.00
For drivers who sign up after 24 April 2016, Uber takes a 25% cut out of the total fare charged to the passenger and the remainder is yours to keep. (If you were signed up before 24 April 2016, the rate is 20%)
On the average, you can expect to earn approximately $20 – $25 per hour. But that is not taking into consideration your petrol costs, waiting time and time and costs incurred travelling to the pick up destination. So realistically after taking into consideration the costs, you can expect to earn approximately $15 – $20 per hour. Which still isn’t too bad especially if you are doing it as a side income, until the Australian Taxation Office takes it’s cut of it for GST and income taxes.
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