How Does Upside Work? Does it Actually Help Save Money On Gas?

The Upside app has went threw a few changes since the last time we talked about it. In this video, RSG contributor Joe covers the changes that have happened with the app and how they benefit drivers

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[Therideshareguy]

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[lymarie]

It doesn’t work. I it doesn’t process at all. I go to the exact same gas station as in the app and then it says processing and then a week later it says it’s expired. It should not take two weeks. It’s only worked one time and I’ve had it for two months.

[rigocervantes]

Ok but why do they give you money back? Probably data mining. Sounds pretty shady

[hollywilkerson]

Do you have to use a card? What if you buy gas using cash?

[idleoutcaster]

They must know more than the past 4 digits. The first digit is the card identification number. It indicates visa, MasterCard, etc. That’s how it knew what kind of card it was.

[noaholayzgamez]

So how does the app itself make money? Selling data? An app doesn't just hand out money if they aren't getting some back

[mcmaestro]

If I'm getting gas in the morning in my company vehicle and 1 of many other company vehicles from my company happened to be filling up at the same station that morning before departing for the day, could I submit all of the receipts and stack the rewards?

[pattybarrett]

how do you get your cash back?? Where do they deposit your savings??

[hectordelgadillo]

Is there an app like this one but for diesel semi trucks?

[unclejamesx]

Hassle and the gas prices so high right now people just go to Costco for cheaper prices

[Braundi]

Why do I HAVE to use a card. I prefer cash.. I Must use a card to use the app? My app is asking me to add payment method before I can proceed forward.

[SureShotX]

so I can quit my job and just collect receipts all day to submit

[recordman]

Does it work for gasoline purchases only? How about diesel?

[bobr]

Once I get to the gas station, I cannot check-in as I am too far away from my home, and am out of range of my wifi. what can I do? It even has the blue thing next to it.

[jessicaembers]

Does this work on diesel fuel? My Freightliner burns about $2, 000 dollars of fuel oil every week.

[MileHighShootinLooting]

okay so an average of $10 a month for all of that effort? What else could you do with that time?

[ronaldmartin]

You save more like 1.2 cents per gallon. Like he says, he saved $63 in 6 months. NOT worth the hassles. Gas Buddy - same result. Just do 2 extra rides a month instead of wasting any time with these

[halfordneff]

So you will still pay tax for your cash back like 1099

[demonc]

So if you use cash you get no money back?

[chasewood]

How do you get your money though? I already have the app with money on it.