Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Uber and Lyft drivers are reporting problems getting cleaning fees after passengers make a mess, including one driver who says Uber rejected a $225 professional cleaning receipt as potentially fraudulent.
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What happens when an Uber passenger makes a huge mess in your car but Uber refuses your cleaning fee?
One driver says that's exactly what happened after a passenger threw up in their vehicle.
The driver submitted a $225 professional cleaning receipt after contacting Uber Support, only to receive a response saying the receipt appeared to be fraudulent and the cleaning fee couldn't be processed.
So now what?
In this clip from Show Me The Money Club, Sergio and Chris discuss the problems Uber and Lyft drivers can face when requesting cleaning fees, what drivers should document immediately after a passenger damages or soils their vehicle, and why getting reimbursed may not be as simple as drivers expect.
Chris also shares his experience dealing with passengers getting sick in his vehicle and why carrying your own cleaning supplies can help prevent a mess from sitting in your car for hours.
And there's one cheap item every rideshare driver working late nights should consider carrying:
Puke bags.
They cost very little and could potentially save your seats, your night, and a massive cleaning headache.
Join in the live conversation and share your thoughts or ask your questions on the Show Me The Money Club with Sergio and Chris live Tuesdays 6pm est/ 3pm pst.
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The RideShare Guy has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, CNBC, NPR, 60 Minutes on CBS TV, The Washington Post, Wired, Forbes, SFGate, and hundreds more.
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Uber and Lyft drivers are reporting problems getting cleaning fees after passengers make a mess, including one driver who says Uber rejected a $225 professional cleaning receipt as potentially fraudulent.
🎯Earn smarter, stress less. Get guaranteed pay with Solo - try it free!: therideshareguy.com/go/worksolo
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What happens when an Uber passenger makes a huge mess in your car but Uber refuses your cleaning fee?
One driver says that's exactly what happened after a passenger threw up in their vehicle.
The driver submitted a $225 professional cleaning receipt after contacting Uber Support, only to receive a response saying the receipt appeared to be fraudulent and the cleaning fee couldn't be processed.
So now what?
In this clip from Show Me The Money Club, Sergio and Chris discuss the problems Uber and Lyft drivers can face when requesting cleaning fees, what drivers should document immediately after a passenger damages or soils their vehicle, and why getting reimbursed may not be as simple as drivers expect.
Chris also shares his experience dealing with passengers getting sick in his vehicle and why carrying your own cleaning supplies can help prevent a mess from sitting in your car for hours.
And there's one cheap item every rideshare driver working late nights should consider carrying:
Puke bags.
They cost very little and could potentially save your seats, your night, and a massive cleaning headache.
Join in the live conversation and share your thoughts or ask your questions on the Show Me The Money Club with Sergio and Chris live Tuesdays 6pm est/ 3pm pst.
📺 Watch the FULL show here: youtube.com/live/CpoAWCLW-Io
🎙 LISTEN to the Show Me The Money Club is now available as an audio podcast on ALL major podcasting platforms. Search "Show Me The Money Club" on your favorite platform today or check out therideshareguy.com/showmethemoneyclub
✔Follow Sergio And Chris:
👉Sergio
X twitter.com/sergioaved
YT: @SergioAvedian
IG @sergioavedian
👉Chris
X twitter.com/chrispza716
YT: @PzaEntertainment
💻 Earn extra money when driving Uber/Lyft with Play Octopus. Get $25 when you start driving! Sign up now: therideshareguy.com/play-octopus
More from Rideshare Guy:
📰Did you know The RideShare Guy also publishes in-depth articles? Get all our money-making tips and tricks in your email for free: therideshareguy.com/subscribe-rsg
👉 MAXIMIZE your rideshare earnings with the Maximum Ridesharing Profits Course: maximumridesharingprofits.com/ridesharing
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Have you thought about trying delivery?
🎒Doordash is the #1 delivery app right now! Dashers are regularly making $20-25/hour! Sign up here: yt.therideshareguy.com/doordash
🎦Make sure you are covered with a dash camera! RSG recommends the following cameras:
Vantrue N4: amzn.to/3VZB5hW
Vantrue N5: amzn.to/3SO4OJY
Viofo T130: amzn.to/4dr4OIf
Links may contain affiliate links where we may receive a small compensation for. To see our disclosure here: therideshareguy.com/disclaimer
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Facebook: facebook.com/TheRideshareGuy
Twitter: twitter.com/TheRideshareGuy
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TikTok: tiktok.com/@therideshareguy_
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
About The RideShare Guy:
I'm Harry, the founder of The Rideshare Guy. I started driving for Uber and Lyft in 2015 and eventually quit my day job as an aerospace engineer to run The Rideshare Guy full time.
These days, I'm a trusted media expert on all things rideshare and have a number of contributors across the country who are all driving for Uber and Lyft and other gig companies like Instacart, Doordash, and Postmates.
The RideShare Guy has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, CNBC, NPR, 60 Minutes on CBS TV, The Washington Post, Wired, Forbes, SFGate, and hundreds more.
The RideShare Guy has interviewed top gig economy leaders such as:
• Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi - youtu.be/FwxToI-tL7M
• Lyft CEO David Risher - youtu.be/CFqSlmbl8Qs
• DoorDash CEO Tony Xu - youtu.be/TimNeLRcKho
Tags
#showmethemoneyclub
#uber
#lyft
