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Some Uber and Lyft drivers have learned they can make more money if they're pickier about whom they serve

Mon, 11/27/2023 - 11:40

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A passenger enters an Uber car in New York City, New York, U.S., December 6, 2019. — Some Uber and Lyft drivers say declining trips can help boost their earnings.
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A 60-year-old Uber driver explains why burnout and poor customer tipping led her to take a part-time job at Kohl's

Sat, 11/25/2023 - 06:08

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Susan, 60, took a part-time job at Kohl's after growing frustrated with her pay as an Uber driver.
Susan

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4 Uber and Lyft drivers calculated how much they made after expenses. It ranged from $22 to $40 an hour, and an EV, tips, and tax incentives can make a big difference.

Wed, 11/22/2023 - 06:03

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rideshare drivers — Nathaniel Hudson-Hartman, left, Jeff Hoenig, center, and Gabe Ets-Hokin.
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Both Cruise Co-founders Jump Ship After Vehicles Deemed Public Safety Hazard

Mon, 11/20/2023 - 14:03

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Both co-founders of Cruise have resigned from the company, following a month of turbulence for General Motors’ self-driving car subsidiary.

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How a Florida driver fed up with Uber and Lyft created her own shuttle service so she could make more money and work fewer hours

Sun, 11/19/2023 - 06:13

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port of miami with cruise ships docked in blue-green waters — Sherry charges $50 a ride for her cruise shuttle service.
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A millennial Uber and Lyft driver who earned $25,000 last year explains how he makes money when customer tipping is 'nonexistent'

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 12:22

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uber lyft driver — Some Uber and Lyft drivers say that poor customer tipping had made it harder to make money. Driver in story not pictured.
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A millennial Uber driver who starts his day at 3:30 a.m. explains how he's made it his second full-time job

Sat, 11/04/2023 - 06:13

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A car on a dark road. — Fred starts driving at 3:30 a.m. most weekdays before working at his 9-to-5 job.
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Uber, Lyft Drivers Finally Get Benefits in NY After $328 Million Settlement

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 11:49

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Uber and Lyft will pay drivers a combined $328 million as part of a settlement that the companies unlawfully withheld pay and benefits including paid sick leave in New York state. As part of the settlement, New York drivers for the ride-hailing companies are now guaranteed minimum hourly wages, and paid sick leave,…