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.

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

Dean Ceran

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

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Rene, 48, has driven for Uber and Lyft for a few months but isn't making ends meet.

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

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Some women Uber and Lyft drivers say they've felt unsafe while working in the gig economy. Drivers in the story are not pictured.

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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.

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Elizabeth said gig driving was one of her only options given her disability.

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Some Uber and Lyft drivers have learned they can make more money if they're pickier about whom they serve

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Some Uber and Lyft drivers say declining trips can help boost their earnings.

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A 60-year-old Uber driver explains why burnout and poor customer tipping led her to take a part-time job at Kohl's

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Susan, 60, took a part-time job at Kohl's after growing frustrated with her pay as an Uber driver.

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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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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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