Earn a $500 New Driver Partner Promotion driving with Via!

Earn a $500 New Driver Partner Promotion driving with Via!


Company
Via Transportation
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
21.31 an hour
Posted
1 day ago
Via
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Job Description
Drive with Via in Chicago – Hyde Park and earn a $500 new driver promotion!

Looking for flexible work with great earnings? Join Via as a Driver Partner and earn an average of $21.31/hr (net) while helping your community get around efficiently.

Why partner with Via?
β€’ $500 new driver partner promotion*
β€’ On average, Via Driver Partners in Chicago – Hyde Park earn $21.31 per hour (net of expenses), based on recent earnings data.
β€’ Choose when you log on to drive! Driver Partners are independent contractors who are self-employed and have the flexibility to choose when they provide service, with no minimum commitments
β€’ Provide shared rides using an efficient routing system
β€’ 24/7 Live Support from real people
β€’ Lease a vehicle from our vehicle partner, and avoid wear and tear on your personal vehicle

To be eligible to operate on the Via Platform in Chicago, you must:
β€’ Have a valid driver’s license
β€’ Are 25 years of age or older
β€’ Have more than 1 year of driving history
β€’ Have a personal auto insurance policy
β€’ Lease and drive a vehicle from a vehicle leasing partner
β€’ Pass a background check, including criminal and motor vehicle record checks (SSN needed)
β€’ Complete a DOT pre-engagement drug test and submit to ongoing DOT drug and alcohol testing as required under FTA rules

Any additional requirements for participating in this service will be communicated to prospective Driver Partners as necessary.
β€’ New driver partner promotion: To be eligible, you must complete at least 30 hours of driving on the Via platform within 30 days of completing your driver onboarding session. Time offline, including breaks, will not be included in this 30-hour minimum. This promotion may be revoked or altered at any time at Via's sole discretion, and these terms are subject to change at Via's sole discretion.

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