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Gig work is the new Ellis Island for immigrants looking for work. But many drivers feel trapped in the long hours and low pay.

Sun, 05/12/2024 - 05:27

Tech Insider : Economy

South Beach, Miami — Many recent immigrants to the US rely on gig driving for Uber and Lyft.
Noah Sheidlower

economy, Uber, Lyft, Immigration, Migration, south-florida, Miami

As high-paying jobs become harder to get, more Americans are looking to Uber and Lyft for extra income

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber lyft driver — New Bank of America Institute data reveals gig driving continues to get more popular.
Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

economy, finance, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, Rideshare

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.
Jeff Greenberg/Getty Images

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

A millennial Lyft driver who used the gig to explore all 50 states explains his strategies for maximizing earnings and tips

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 13:06

Tech Insider : Economy

Kreskin J. Torres eating BBQ and Hawaiian food. — Kreskin J. Torres has traveled to all 50 states thanks to Uber and Lyft driving.
Kreskin J. Torres

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

A Florida Uber driver who makes $3,000 a month to supplement her healing business said driving is fulfilling but a headache: 'I'm flying by the seat of the algorithm'

Mon, 04/08/2024 - 10:11

Tech Insider : Economy

Hiedi Handford stands by her car — Hiedi Handford drives part-time in the Fort Lauderdale area.
Noah Sheidlower

economy, Driving, Uber, Lyft, Rideshare, cost-of-living, Medical

An Uber and Lyft driver explains how he sometimes makes over $8,000 a week doing private rides in Miami and Fort Lauderdale for celebrities, politicians, and sports stars

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 09:44

Tech Insider : Economy

South Beach, Miami — Trent T. made nearly $200,000 last year doing private rides in South Florida.
Noah Sheidlower

economy, finance, Rideshare, Uber, Lyft, llc, Miami

A month's pay in one week: South Florida Uber and Lyft drivers explain how they capitalize on the spring break rush despite 'a little sand' and 'crappy music'

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 05:37

Tech Insider : Economy

Trent T. stands by his car — Trent T. pulled in $8,200 in one week this spring break, mostly doing private rides.
Noah Sheidlower

economy, Uber, Lyft, Rideshare, Florida, Miami, fort-lauderdale

Minneapolis just voted to give ride-hailing drivers a pay bump. Uber and Lyft said they'd leave the city if this happened.

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 09:23

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber lyft drivers protest — Minneapolis voted to guarantee Uber and Lyft drivers higher pay. Uber and Lyft threatened to leave the city if the ordinance passed.
AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, Minneapolis

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

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, gig-economy

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

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 10:41

Tech Insider

uber car ride pickup zone airport — Uber and Lyft drivers at 10 US airports are planning to strike over midday on Wednesday.
Scott Olson/Getty Images

Transportation, Tech, Uber, Lyft, Rideshare, gig-economy, Strike

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