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Uber and Lyft drivers were found to make less than minimum wage in five major metro areas.
  • Many gig drivers earn less than local minimum wage after expenses, UC Berkeley finds.
  • Researchers analyzed data from 1,088 drivers in major metro areas using the Gridwise app.
  • Drivers face high expenses and lack employee benefits, leading some states to advocate for reform.

Many Americans looking to make at least their local minimum wage might be unable to count on gig driving as their primary income source.