A Gen Xer with paralysis says he has no choice but to drive for Uber and Lyft to earn a paycheck — here's how he makes it work

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Robert, 56, has no other option but to keep driving for Lyft and Uber.

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A millennial who quit teaching to be a full-time Uber and Lyft driver made $36,000 in 8 months — but thinks it's better as a part-time gig

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Aaron Lavender
Aaron Lavender quit teaching to drive full-time for Uber and Lyft, but he said driving was better as a part-time gig.

Aaron Lavender

The Rabbit R1 Seems Cool, But What The Hell Is It?

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Since CES 2024, we have seen this adorable little bright orange (Leuchtorange, to be exact) device everywhere.

A Gen Xer says making money as an Uber and Lyft driver isn't easy but the social interactions make the job worthwhile

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Jason McConahy
Jason McConahy says driving for Uber and Lyft has provided him a valuable social outlet.

Jason McConahy

An Uber and Lyft driver took 2 years off to recover from leukemia. He says the pay now isn't enough to get by anymore — and he's ready to find a new gig.

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Richard (not pictured) has driven for Uber for 11 years.

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A boomer shares how Lyft driving has been a retirement hack — supplementing his income while allowing him to draw on his Social Security without penalty

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Mark McCann says Lyft driving was a better fit for him in retirement than a traditional part-time job.

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

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

Joseph Kaiser

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

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Michael is studying for a bachelor's degree while driving for Uber.

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Most delivery gig work workers won't be impacted by the new fed rule — yet

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Gig delivery companies, including Instacart and DoorDash, say they aren't planning any changes in response to a new rule from the Department of Labor.

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Waymo’s 70-MPH Robot Roadrunners Hit Desert Highways This Month

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If you’re driving on the freeway around Phoenix anytime soon, keep your eyes peeled for a car driving itself. Waymo will start testing its autonomous vehicles on Arizona highways this month, the company announced Monday.

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