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Here's how much Lyft says its drivers make — and how much their expenses add up

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 11:36

Tech Insider : Economy

Lyft app. — Lyft said the typical US driver earns about $23 per engaged hour after accounting for some driving expenses.
SOPA Images

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

Uber CEO says Super Bowl ads aren't worth it without celebrity promotion ahead of 'Friends'-themed spot

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 13:58

Tech Insider : Sports

Actress Jennifer Aniston faces fellow 'Friends' star David Schwimmer while pointing a finger at him with trailers and dressing rooms behind them on the set of a Uber's 2024 Super Bowl TV ad. — Uber drafted "Friends" stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer for its Super Bowl ad this year.
Uber

Retail, Uber, superbowl, Sports, Advertising, gig-economy, Rideshare

A boomer Uber driver's business had over $100,000 in earnings, but he estimates over half of that was lost to expenses and commissions. He shares why he plans to keep driving.

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 14:17

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Photo illustration of Dean Ceran. — Dean Ceran works for Uber between 50 and 60 hours a week. Driving expenses significantly reduce his business profits.
Dean Ceran

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

An Air Force veteran with a back injury turned to gig driving to pay her bills. A few months later, she lost her apartment.

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 06:00

Tech Insider : Economy

uber driver — Rene, 48, has driven for Uber and Lyft for a few months but isn't making ends meet.
Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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

A Gen Z college student who drives for Uber Eats and DoorDash shares how he uses 'multi-apping' to make money

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Joseph Kaiser — Joseph Kaiser, 26, said "multi-apping" has helped boost his Uber Eats and DoorDash earnings.
Joseph Kaiser

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, uber-eats, DoorDash

How a New Jersey rideshare driver with a disability survives off $14,000 a year while working toward a new career

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 06:02

Tech Insider : Economy

Uber rider — Michael is studying for a bachelor's degree while driving for Uber.
Mario Tama/Getty

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

Women who drive for Uber and Lyft share tips for staying safe in gig-economy jobs

Wed, 12/13/2023 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

women uber lyft driver — Some women Uber and Lyft drivers say they've felt unsafe while working in the gig economy. Drivers in the story are not pictured.
AP Photo / AJ Reynolds

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

A millennial with a disability thought becoming a Lyft driver would give her financial freedom. Seven years later, she's struggling to make ends meet.

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 06:09

Tech Insider : Economy

Lyft driver — Elizabeth said gig driving was one of her only options given her disability.
DuKai photographer

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

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

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

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.
Jefferson Siegel/Reuters

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

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

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, Tipping

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