Uber and Lyft drivers are staging a nationwide protest on Valentine's Day

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Uber and Lyft drivers across the US plan not to drive on Valentine's Day to protest what they say is declining pay.

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An Uber and Lyft driver strike may force you to find another way home from the airport on Valentine's Day

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Uber and Lyft drivers at 10 US airports are planning to strike over midday on Wednesday.

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How much do Uber and Lyft drivers really make? It varies wildly depending on tips, car expenses, and how they calculate profits.

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Uber driver Estaphanie St. Just joins drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft, as they hold a rally at a park near Los Angeles International Airport, Wednesday, May, 8, 2019, in Los Angeles.
Estaphanie St. Just, an Uber driver, rallies with other drivers for the ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft at a park near Los Angeles International Airport in 2019 in Los Angeles.

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Uber CEO says Super Bowl ads aren't worth it without celebrity promotion ahead of 'Friends'-themed spot

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Actress Jennifer Aniston faces fellow 'Friends' star David Schwimmer while pointing a finger at him with trailers and dressing rooms behind them on the set of a Uber's 2024 Super Bowl TV ad.
Uber drafted "Friends" stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer for its Super Bowl ad this year.

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A boomer Uber driver's business had over $100,000 in earnings, but he estimates over half of that was lost to expenses and commissions. He shares why he plans to keep driving.

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Dean Ceran works for Uber between 50 and 60 hours a week. Driving expenses significantly reduce his business profits.

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An Air Force veteran with a back injury turned to gig driving to pay her bills. A few months later, she lost her apartment.

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Rene, 48, has driven for Uber and Lyft for a few months but isn't making ends meet.

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Uber and Lyft drivers say they do it for more than the money: It makes them less lonely.

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Mark McCann (left), Dean Ceran (middle), and Jason McConahy (right) said they've benefited from the social interactions that can come with Uber and Lyft driving.

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

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Jason McConahy says driving for Uber and Lyft has provided him a valuable social outlet.

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A boomer shares how Lyft driving has been a retirement hack — supplementing his income while allowing him to draw on his Social Security without penalty

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Mark McCann says Lyft driving was a better fit for him in retirement than a traditional part-time job.

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A Gen Z college student who drives for Uber Eats and DoorDash shares how he uses 'multi-apping' to make money

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Joseph Kaiser, 26, said "multi-apping" has helped boost his Uber Eats and DoorDash earnings.

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