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A full-time Cleveland Uber driver who took home $17,000 in 2023 shares why the full-time gig isn't worth the money anymore

Sun, 05/05/2024 - 06:13

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

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.
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A Cleveland Uber driver who made $109,000 in 2023 but only took home $17,000 shares the 3 reasons he can't quit ride-hailing: 'I continue to run into a brick wall'

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber driver gig economy rideshare — A full-time Cleveland Uber driver took home $17,000 in profits last year. The driver in the story is not pictured.
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Uber CEO says the company took its drivers 'for granted'

Thu, 02/22/2024 - 14:19

Tech Insider

Dara Khosrowshahi Uber — Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, said that the company has undervalued its drivers in the past.
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People really don't want to tip their Uber and Lyft drivers

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber tipping — Most Americans don't tip their Uber drivers. But nearly 90% of food delivery trips come with tips.
Uber

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

Sat, 01/27/2024 - 06:08

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber lyft drivers — 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.
Mark McCann (left), Dean Ceran (middle), Jason McConahy (right)

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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

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 13:40

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

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

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5 Uber and Lyft drivers share why they plan to keep their ride-hailing jobs, even as pay declines

Thu, 12/21/2023 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber lyft drivers — Despite financial challenges, some Uber and Lyft drivers aren't considering other gig economy jobs. Drivers in the story are not pictured.
(Left) AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, (Right) Getty Images

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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

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Susan — 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

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

rideshare drivers — Nathaniel Hudson-Hartman, left, Jeff Hoenig, center, and Gabe Ets-Hokin.
Nathaniel Hudson-Hartman, Jeff Hoenig, Gabe Ets-Hokin

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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

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

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.
Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

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