Nearly half of gig workers sell or share accounts for driving and making deliveries — highlighting a big security risk

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A woman wearing glasses holds the steering wheel of a Kia car while smiling. To her right, a smartphone sits in a holder attached to the inside of the windshield and plugged into a charger.
Some gig workers are selling or renting their accounts to others, a new TransUnion survey found.

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I drive for Uber and Lyft in Hawaii. I earn less than I did driving a cab, but this benefit keeps me coming back.

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Richard Detty, a ride-hailing driver in Honolulu, wears sunglasses, a dark grey Hawaiian shirt, and a kukui nut lei while smiling and giving shaka signs with both hands.
Richard Detty drives for Uber and Lyft part-time in addition to his business as an Amazon seller.

Richard Detty

Uber and Lyft drivers say they're earning less — so some are starting their own ride services

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An Uber black car.
Some Uber and Lyft drivers have set up their own services as their pay has declined.

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Who will win the robotaxi race? Tesla, Waymo, or Uber?

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Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, speaks at an event in London.
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, speaks at an event in London.

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Woof! Lyft Launches Pet Rides to Celebrate National Dog Day

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Lyft Pet Rides

The 3 worst things about being an Uber or Lyft driver

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uber drivers protest new york city
Some Uber and Lyft drivers have concerns about declining earnings, safety, and wrongful deactivations.

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Lyft just upped the ante in its battle against Uber by taking aim at surge pricing

Tech Insider : Economy
Two travelers wearing sunglasses and N95 masks and dragging suitcases alongside themselves walk in the direction of a rideshare pickup area, as indicated by a pink
Lyft riders will soon have a new option to avoid surge pricing.

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Meet the retirees driving for Uber and Lyft because Social Security isn't enough

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Uber car next to yellow taxi
Many Uber and Lyft drivers in their retirement years are relying on income from rides and tips to supplement their Social Security.

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Massachusetts secured a big raise for Uber and Lyft drivers in the state, but some are worried the deal could have negative side effects

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Uber and Lyft signs on a car
Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts will get new benefits and minimum wage protections, but not all drivers are happy.

Boston Globe

Here's how Uber and Lyft drivers try to get customers to tip — even though it only happens on a quarter of rides

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Rideshare driver helps woman with luggage.
Drivers for Uber and Lyft told BI that helping with luggage doesn't lead to consistent tips. Drivers in the story aren't pictured.

Igor Alecsander

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