A 77-year-old Uber driver in Florida said she's struggling to make ends meet as rides become harder to get

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It's becoming much more difficult for Germaine, 77, to make enough driving for Uber to pay her bills.

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A millennial Uber and Lyft driver who earned $25,000 last year explains how he makes money when customer tipping is 'nonexistent'

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Some Uber and Lyft drivers say that poor customer tipping had made it harder to make money. Driver in story not pictured.

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I am a food delivery and rideshare driver who advocates for thousands of gig workers. I follow these steps to prevent apps from firing me.

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Gig driver advocate Sergio Avedian works in Los Angeles.

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

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Fred starts driving at 3:30 a.m. most weekdays before working at his 9-to-5 job.

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Uber, Lyft Drivers Finally Get Benefits in NY After $328 Million Settlement

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Uber and Lyft will pay drivers a combined $328 million as part of a settlement that the companies unlawfully withheld pay and benefits including paid sick leave in New York state. As part of the settlement, New York drivers for the ride-hailing companies are now guaranteed minimum hourly wages, and paid sick leave,…

Uber and Lyft will pay $328 million to settle wage-theft probes in New York. Over 100,000 drivers are eligible for a payout.

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More than 100,000 current and former Uber and Lyft drivers in New York are eligible for a piece of a $328 million settlement.

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Elon Musk Gets a Wake-Up Call as Tesla Valuation Falls 20% on Shrinking EV Demand

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Not even Elon Musk’s Tesla—which was touted as a vehicle manufacturing unicorn meant to dent the climate crisis—can withstand those pesky macroeconomic trends. Tesla’s valuation has just fallen as the electric vehicle market seriously cools down.

Android Users to Get Apple-Like Login Features This Week

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Android users can finally join the realm of the easy login life.

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

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Uber and Lyft drivers are tracking their hours, tips, and expenses to make sure driving is worth it.

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Ford, Hertz Pump Brakes on EV Plans, Reports Say

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As the years have ticked on, electric vehicles have become more and more accessible to the general public. However, some companies in the EV business are rethinking their investments in the tech.

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