People looking to make a quick buck are increasingly eo involved in the sharing economy — but it may not be as worthwhile as it sounds, a new analysis has. Money Mustache. The anonymous man behind the website, who goes by Pete, retired at 30 and frequently gives advice about finances. He decided to become an Uber driver to see how much contractors for the company really make. However, after car costs such as gas and insurance and time spent driving around between picking up rides, Mr. He criticized the company for advertising gross earnings to drivers monwy of net earnings. The cost of driving a personal car, according to the IRS, is about 54 cents per mile.