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It's becoming much more difficult for Germaine, 77, to make enough driving for Uber to pay her bills.
  • A 77-year-old Uber driver said she's struggling to earn enough to supplement her Social Security.
  • She used to earn between $500 and $600 a week, but that's been almost cut in half recently. 
  • While she values the flexibility, she's frustrated by the pay and competition.

Germaine, 77, said she's losing money working as a rideshare driver.

Some weeks, the amount she's made from rides is less than the cost of gas and car repairs. She wishes she could stop entirely, but she's semi-retired and needs to work at least part-time to supplement her Social Security benefits.