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

Mon, 11/25/2024 - 13:31

Tech Insider : Economy

An Uber black car. — Some Uber and Lyft drivers have set up their own services as their pay has declined.
Spencer Platt/Getty Images

economy, Uber, Lyft, Rideshare, gig-economy, gig-workers

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

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 05:00

Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, speaks at an event in London. — Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, speaks at an event in London.
Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for Uber

Tech, AI, Transportation, Uber, Waymo, tesla, google

Woof! Lyft Launches Pet Rides to Celebrate National Dog Day

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 12:45

Lyft Pet Rides

Transportation, Lyft, Rideshare, ridesharing, ridesharing company, Uber

The 3 worst things about being an Uber or Lyft driver

Fri, 08/09/2024 - 05:56

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber drivers protest new york city — Some Uber and Lyft drivers have concerns about declining earnings, safety, and wrongful deactivations.
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

economy, finance, Careers, economy, finance, Careers, Uber

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

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 13:37

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.
Al Seib / Los Angeles Times/Getty Images

economy, Lyft, Uber, Rideshare, surge-pricing

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

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 05:54

Tech Insider : Economy

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.
VIEW press

economy, finance, Uber, Lyft, social-security, Retirement, Driving

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

Wed, 07/03/2024 - 05:54

Tech Insider : Economy

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

economy, finance, Uber, Lyft, Rideshare, Driving, gig-work

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

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 10:52

Tech Insider : Economy

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

economy, finance, Uber, Lyft, Rideshare, ride-hailing, Tips

Uber and Lyft drivers are desperate for tips. Riders don't shell out, but they'll tip three times as often for food delivery.

Sat, 06/08/2024 - 05:37

Tech Insider : Economy

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. — Ride-hailing drivers receive tips from just a quarter of rides, according to Gridwise data.
AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes

economy, Uber, uber-eats, Lyft, DoorDash, Tipping, Tips

Lyft's CEO faces pushback after driving for the app and posting about how great it was

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 13:29

Tech Insider : Economy

Lyft CEO David Risher drove three trips for the ride-hailing app in Napa Valley, California.

Michael Liedtke/The Associated Press

economy, Lyft, Rideshare, gig-economy, gig-workers, Tech

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