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An uptick in Uber and Lyft drivers in recent years could be making the gig less profitable.
  • Some Uber and Lyft drivers say it's become harder to make money over the past year.
  • They say the growing number of drivers is increasing competition and declining pay.
  • Driving during periods when there are fewer drivers might help boost earnings.

Many Uber and Lyft drivers say ride-hailing has become less profitable than it used to be, and some are blaming that on the gig's popularity.