iDrive For Uber FAQ – NextWave Mobile Apps

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We strive to make our mobile phone apps easy and simple to use, but sometimes you just have some questions!

This app is simple to use for just the basic function of tracking your miles and the time you work, but there is a lot more to the app than just that and it takes a little setup and effort on the user to make the app behave and perform the best for each country and situation.

Please use the FAQ’s here to help you get started, but if you have any questions, concerns, or even requests for updates. Contact us here.

When you are not driving

Your current summary of your business is always up to date.

While you are driving

You get real-time information about your earnings if you enter them while driving!

Know what your business statistics are

Know what your business really earns

iDrive For Uber is not for every driver. It is only for those that drive Rideshare as a business and need the information necessary to do that. If all you want to do is track your mileage for tax purposes, you should be using our iDrive Mileage App.

How much does this app cost?

It is free! It can be downloaded from any App Store and installed for free. No logins. No passwords. All data is stored directly on your phone.
Can it support metric?

Yes. The app can be configured to use either Imperial or Metric measurment. It will use your phone's default language settings to start with, but you can change those in the Settings Menu.
Does it support using multiple cars?

Yes. You can setup as many different cars as you drive. You choose the car you are driving when you start a shift. Later, you can sort your results by a single car or all cars.
Can I turn off using the GPS?

Yes. When the app first installs it asks for permission to use the phones GPS in the background. If you answer no to this permission, then no automatic GPS recording will happen. You can also turn it on or off using the Settings Menu. Another option is to turn on the Use Odometer feature in the Settings Menu. It can be used with our without using GPS.
Where is my data?

All data you capture with the app is on your phone. It is not on the cloud or in any database. You are responsible for backing up your own data and moving your data from device to device. We provide you the ability to do just this! By not using remote cloud storage we can make this app free, but you the user are the responsible for all of your own data.
How can I get my tax information?

You can create a CSV file (a spreadsheet) that contains all the captured information on your phone. This includes all your mileage and any fare details you may have entered. This information can then be saved to your cloud storage account. From there, it is up to you.
Can I move my data from one device to another?

Yes. By creating a backup of your data on your cloud account. You can then import that backup into any other device.
Can I use more than one rideshare platform?

Yes, but if you use more than one platform we suggest you use our app iDrive Rideshare. iDrive For Uber is meant to track the different types of income from a single platform, like Eats, Delivery, and Surges. You can use one of these types to be what you know is 'another platform', but that is up to you.
Can I add my fare information later?

Sure. Some drivers don't like to stop (or can't) to enter fares while they are driving. You should always use the start and end to capture time and distance, but you can go back and add or edit fares for any days and shifts you have saved.
Why do I have to put in all my personal fuel purchases?

Because you never buy fuel just for driving rideshare unless you have a car that is used for any other purpose. So, we only apply expenses based on the usage percent. If you drive 40% of your miles driving for Uber and 60% for personal use, then only 40% of the total fuel you have purchased was used to drive rideshare! Enter all fuel purchases even if you are not currently driving rideshare. We keep track of your miles. If you enter your yearly starting Odometer and the current Odometer, we then know what your use percentage is. This gives you an accurate representation of what you really spend to drive.
Where do I set my car's odometer values?

You can edit all odometer values for every car you drive in the Edit Vehicle page. Also, the app records the last Odometer reading when you enter a fuel purchase.
What is the 'nearest fuel price' shown on the main screen?

We share fuel prices with other drivers whenever you enter a fuel purchase. When you are near a reported fuel price, that price is shown here. If you tap the fuel price, you will get directions to that station.
Can I just enter my mileage?

Yes. If you have a recorded day that the mileage was not recorded or you did not enter the odometer or whatever may have happened, you can edit the mileage on any day to what it needs to be!
My GPS recorded mileage is less than my Odometer, Is that ok?

Yes. the GPS only records a data point every 200 meters or so but your Odometer records every revolution of your wheel. In a straight line, they are identical. In other situations, the GPS will be less. It is easier to use the GPS automatic tracking and the difference makes no real difference in the end.