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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

A millennial Uber driver who starts his day at 3:30 a.m. explains how he's made it his second full-time job

Sat, 11/04/2023 - 06:13

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

A car on a dark road. — Fred starts driving at 3:30 a.m. most weekdays before working at his 9-to-5 job.
Getty Images

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, UberX

A 72-year-old Uber driver who earned $80,000 last year explains how he avoids burnout and why it's become harder to make money on the app

Sun, 10/29/2023 - 07:09

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

An Uber driver and car with passengers. — Uber and Lyft drivers are tracking their hours, tips, and expenses to make sure driving is worth it.
Robert Alexander/Getty Images

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

How much you should tip your Uber and Lyft driver, according to drivers and etiquette experts

Wed, 10/25/2023 - 06:07

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber tipping — Some Uber and Lyft drivers say tipping has gotten worse over the past year.
Uber

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

JetBlue might pay for your Uber trip if your flight is delayed. Here's how to get a free ride.

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 11:43

Tech Insider

Travelers walk past a sign pointing toward the Uber rideshare vehicle pickup area at Los Angeles International Airport — Uber's first quarter earnings were up up 29% year-over-year.
Mario Tama/Getty Images

Transportation, JetBlue, Airlines, Rideshare, Uber, flight-delays, flight-cancellations

I'm an Uber and Lyft driver and I wish passengers knew these 9 things before getting in my car

Fri, 09/29/2023 - 05:10

Tech Insider

a stitch of a man's face and an Uber — Greg Erken.
Courtesy of Greg Erken and Robert Alexander/Getty Images

Careers, Uber, Lyft, Rideshare, rideshare-safety, uber-safety, washington-dc

Your Lyft ride got cheaper because the company laid off so many employees

Tue, 07/25/2023 - 12:12

Tech Insider

Lyft sign — Lyft fares have decreased since the company laid off just over 1,000 people this spring.
Associated Press

Retail, Tech Insider, Lyft, Rideshare, Gig, Uber

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