Resources
Resources for Australian rideshare drivers
Practical guides to help you stay organised. Not tax advice, just clarity.
Using NetRide PRO
App guidesSetting up your profile
Configure your ABN, vehicle details, connected platforms, and tax settings so your records are accurate from day one.
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Importing your platform income
How to import weekly CSV exports from Uber and DiDi into NetRide PRO.
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Reading your dashboard
What each widget shows, how profit is calculated, and how to read your BAS summary.
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Logging expenses and receipts
How to record fuel, maintenance, and other deductible costs so they appear in your BAS.
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The NetRide PRO Driver Guide
9-part seriesNine articles written for Australian rideshare drivers — from the moment you're considering starting, through to understanding your real profit. Read in order or jump to what you need.
Why am I driving?
Most people don't start rideshare because they've done the maths. They start because something changed. This is what you need to understand before anything else.
Thinking about driving for Uber or DiDi? Read this first.
What rideshare actually involves, what it costs before you earn a cent, and the dos and don'ts every new driver needs to know.
ABN and GST: what you need to do before trip one
How to register your ABN, get set up for GST, and avoid the most common compliance mistakes new drivers make.
Why most rideshare drivers don't make what they think they make
A breakdown of what platform earnings actually mean once you subtract GST, fees, petrol, and depreciation.
Rideshare in Australia: should you own or lease your car?
Own or lease for rideshare? The decision affects your costs, your tax position, and your flexibility before you take a single trip.
Choosing the right car for rideshare in Australia
What experienced drivers actually drive, and how to think about depreciation, petrol, and maintenance before you commit.
The rideshare logbook: why it's worth thousands and how to start one
What a valid logbook requires, how long it lasts, and why starting on day one makes a significant difference.
How to manage tax as a rideshare driver: the simple system
GST, income tax, and PAYG instalments. The three obligations every rideshare driver carries, mapped out clearly so you know what to do and when.
Superannuation for rideshare drivers: the guide nobody talks about
Nobody pays super for you as a sole trader. Here's how concessional contributions work, why the tax benefit is real, and why starting early is the only thing that matters.
Your real rideshare profit: why $40/hr doesn't mean what you think
Platform fees, vehicle costs, deadheading. By the time you account for everything, gross fares look very different. Here's how to calculate what you actually keep.
These guides are for general information only and do not constitute tax advice. Always consult a registered tax agent or BAS agent for your specific situation.