Uber | iCloud.Info

Uber

A boomer who quit taxi driving to drive for Uber and Lyft said he 'can't afford to take a day off' to make ends meet

Sat, 12/16/2023 - 06:18

Tech Insider : Economy

A person entering a vehicle with — Jerry, 60, not pictured here, drives over 70 hours a week for Uber and Lyft.
Seth Wenig/AP

economy, Uber, Lyft, gig-economy, driver, Inflation, gas-prices

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

Gig work is getting less profitable

Sun, 12/10/2023 - 06:13

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber eats delivery drivers socializing — The gig economy is booming in the US, but many workers have found it challenging to make decent money.
Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, gig-economy, gig-workers, Uber

A Florida Gen Xer started driving for DoorDash after his business shuttered. He shares 2 tips for increasing your earnings on the app.

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 10:53

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Jeff Greene — Jeff Greene, 55, has used DoorDash driving to pay the bills while he figures out his next career steps.
Jeff Greene

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

Why older Americans are ditching retirement to drive for Uber and Lyft

Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:23

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

retired uber lyft drivers — Some older Americans who appeared to leave the workforce in recent years are working in the gig economy to support their finances.
(Left) Omar Ford, (Middle) Jeff Hoenig, (Right) Wesley Johnson

economy, Careers, gig-work, Drivers, Uber, Lyft, Retirement

A Florida Gen Xer who met his wife driving for Uber and Lyft details all the reasons he can no longer make a living and what he's doing instead to boost his income

Sat, 12/02/2023 - 06:23

Tech Insider : Economy

San Francisco Uber self-driving — Charles met his wife driving for Uber.
Uber

economy, Transportation, Uber, Lyft, gig-workers, Florida, Gas

PITCH-DECK LIBRARY: Search over 1100 pitch decks that startups including Uber, Postmates, and Airbnb used to raise millions

Thu, 11/30/2023 - 13:47

pitchdeck database 2x1 — Shayanne Gal/Business Insider

Tech, Startups, pitch-decks, bi-graphics, bi-interactives, shayanne-gal, the-pitch

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

Subscribe to Uber