You Are Running a Business

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, Amazon Flex, Spark, and most other gig platforms classify drivers as independent contractors, not employees.

That means you're essentially operating your own small business.

Unlike a traditional employee, you don't receive:

• Paid vacation

• Sick leave

• Health insurance

• Retirement contributions

• Employer-paid payroll taxes

• Company vehicle

• Reimbursement for fuel or maintenance

Everything comes out of your pocket.