A Gen Xer says making money as an Uber and Lyft driver isn't easy but the social interactions make the job worthwhile

• Jason McConahy found it difficult to socialize after an injury forced him out of the workforce. 
• He said driving for Uber and Lyft has allowed him to interact with riders. 
• Making money as a driver isn't easy, but the social interaction has been valuable, he said.

There are some months when Jason McConahy, a part-time Lyft driver in Las Vegas, drives as few as 10 hours. But the time on the road is well worth it.