Would I be able to do Lyft or Uber as a side job on the weekends while being active duty?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 22:30:52 -0500

I love driving my car, anywhere and everywhere etc etc, would I be able to do Lyft or Uber as a side job on the weekends while being active duty? is that allowed, is it against any regulation?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2020 10:45 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 22:45:43 -0500

SPC Private RallyPoint Member Instead of asking the RallyPoint community, you need to ask your leadership for the correct answer.

https://militarydollar.com/2017/08/28/off-duty-employment-for-military-members/

Off Duty Employment for Military Members - Military Dollar

Military members are allowed to take on a job outside their military duties, but there are some steps you have to take to get approved. Get the details here

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 8:34 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 08:34:17 -0500

This shouldn't be an issue at all as you are not "employed" by them but it doesn't hurt to let your Chain know what's going on. One problem you may run into is Uber and Lyft require your DL and Car to be titled in the state you are in. So If you maintain your ID at your Home of Record for tax purposes you will need to change it. Good Luck

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 9:08 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:08:43 -0500

A lot of people have side gigs, including Lyft and Uber. You just have to follow your commands guidance on moonlighting, which usually includes getting approval first.

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Jan 10 at 2020 5:29 PM

SPC Stewart Smith — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 17:29:01 -0500

We had one in my last unit that delivered pizza.
She just had to get approval from her COC