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“They took away my only source of livelihood” — As police impound bike taxis in Bengaluru, captains cry in despair
After Bengaluru auto-rickshaw drivers protested against bike taxis, captains have faced strict and …
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Massachusetts secured a big raise for Uber and Lyft drivers in the state, but some are worried the deal could have negative side effects
Uber and Lyft settle to pay Massachusetts drivers $32.50 per hour for time spent completing a ride,…
Noah Sheidlower
6 mins read
Here's how Uber and Lyft drivers try to get customers to tip even though it only happens on a quarter of rides
Uber and Lyft drivers share what they do to maximize their tips, even though some say tipping is in…
Noah Sheidlower,Jacob Zinkula
6 mins read
Uber and Lyft riders explain why they do and don't tip their drivers — who only get tips a quarter of the time
Some Uber and Lyft riders consistently tip 20%, noting tips help drivers out significantly, while o…
Noah Sheidlower,Jacob Zinkula
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As high-paying jobs become harder to get, more Americans are looking to Uber and Lyft for extra income
Gig work like ride-hailing is becoming more popular, per a Bank of America report. A cooling job ma…
Jacob Zinkula,Noah Sheidlower
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Uber and Lyft drivers are desperate for tips. Riders don't shell out, but they'll tip three times as often for food delivery.
Uber and Lyft drivers often struggle with low or infrequent tips, which many rely on to pay bills, …
Noah Sheidlower,Jacob Zinkula
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Many drivers for Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash are earning well below minimum wage, even with tips, a new paper finds
Many gig drivers earn less than local minimum wage after expenses, some earning just 40 cents an ho…
Noah Sheidlower,Jacob Zinkula
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People really don't want to tip their Uber and Lyft drivers
Americans tip their Uber and Lyft drivers less than 30% of the time, per Gridwise data. Food delive…
Jacob Zinkula
6 mins read
Meet the retirees driving for Uber and Lyft because Social Security isn't enough
Retirees are turning to Uber and Lyft driving to supplement their Social Security income, but some …
Noah Sheidlower
5 mins read
A full-time Cleveland Uber driver who took home $17,000 in 2023 shares why the full-time gig isn't worth the money anymore
A Cleveland Uber driver who took home $17,000 in 2023 shares the top earnings strategies he's tried…
Jacob Zinkula
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Uber and Lyft drivers say they do it for more than the money: It makes them less lonely.
Making money with Uber and Lyft can be challenging, but some drivers value the social interactions …
Jacob Zinkula
7 mins read
Minneapolis just voted to give ride-hailing drivers a pay bump. Uber and Lyft said they'd leave the city if this happened.
Uber and Lyft could leave Minneapolis over a new ordinance that's expected to boost drivers' guaran…
Jacob Zinkula
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A Wisconsin Uber driver explains why the most profitable time to work is when 'you don't want to drive'
A Wisconsin Uber driver says he needs to work inconvenient hours to make money: "If you don't want …
Jacob Zinkula
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A Florida Uber driver who makes $3,000 a month to supplement her healing business said driving is fulfilling but a headache: 'I'm flying by the seat of the algorithm'
Hiedi Handford, a medical consultant, supplements her income by driving for Uber in South Florida, …
Noah Sheidlower
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A month's pay in one week: South Florida Uber and Lyft drivers explain how they capitalize on the spring break rush despite 'a little sand' and 'crappy music'
BI spoke to nearly two dozen Uber and Lyft drivers during spring break in Miami and Fort Lauderdale…
Noah Sheidlower
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An Uber and Lyft driver explains how he sometimes makes over $8,000 a week doing private rides in Miami and Fort Lauderdale for celebrities, politicians, and sports stars
A ride-hailing driver earned nearly $200,000 in 2023 in South Florida driving private clients, incl…
Noah Sheidlower
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A part-time Uber and Lyft driver who primarily works around Disney in Florida said spring break is very profitable, but making enough year-round is difficult
Jorge, an Uber and Lyft driver, focuses on tourists visiting Walt Disney World Resort for higher ti…
Noah Sheidlower
5 mins read
A Cleveland Uber driver who made $109,000 in 2023 but took home only $17,000 shares the 3 reasons he can't quit ride-hailing: 'I continue to run into a brick wall'
A Cleveland Uber driver shares why he wants to quit ride-hailing and why he's not sure he can find …
Jacob Zinkula
3 mins read
A Gen Xer says making money as an Uber and Lyft driver isn't easy but the social interactions make the job worthwhile
A Gen Xer said Uber and Lyft driving has provided a valuable social outlet after an injury forced h…
Jacob Zinkula
5 mins read
A single mom in Ohio moved from a shelter to an apartment after switching from Lyft and Uber driving to being a full-time bus driver
Jayla, a single mom, switched from being an Uber and Lyft driver to a school bus driver for stabili…