Uber driver in car driving gig
A full-time Cleveland Uber says none of his driving strategies have provided him the results he was hoping for. The driver in the story is not pictured.
  • A Cleveland Uber driver took home $17,000 in 2023 after commissions and vehicle expenses. 
  • He said he's tried a variety of driving strategies, but that none have made much of a difference. 
  • Safety concerns are another reason he's considering quitting ride-hailing. 

George, a full-time Uber driver in Cleveland, was once quite satisfied with his ride-hailing gig. But things have changed.