The average Uber and Uber Eats driver saw their earnings decline over 15% in 2023, per Gridwise

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Some Uber and Uber Eats drivers say it's become harder to make money over the past year.

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Uber and Lyft Drivers Get Tips On Less Than 3 out of 10 Rides

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Uber and Lyft drivers in the U.S. are receiving tips for rides just 28% of the time, according to a study by gig worker tech company Gridwise. And that might help explain part of the reason why thousands of gig workers staged a strike on Valentine’s Day over low pay.

One of Dune's Biggest, Non-Spoiler Questions Is Answered in Sandworm Poop

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You can’t talk about the world of Dune without talking about sandworms.

Gig workers explain how they got their accounts reactivated on Instacart and Uber Eats

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Getting deactivated can bring a sudden end to gig workers' income.

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People really don't want to tip their Uber and Lyft drivers

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Most Americans don't tip their Uber drivers. But nearly 90% of food delivery trips come with tips.

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Uber is celebrating its $1 billion profit. But some drivers are feeling left behind.

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Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi speaks as Uber announces new sustainability features during an event at BAFTA in Piccadilly, London.Picture date: Thursday June 8, 2023.
Uber reported its first annual operating profit this month.

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Here's Why Your Uber Might Be More Expensive This Valentine's Day

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A San Francisco Lyft driver shares how Waymo's self-driving taxis are competing with his top earnings strategy: short rides

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Nick Boenzi, A San Francisco Lyft driver, said focusing on short trips has helped him boost his ride-hailing profits.

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Uber drivers say the job has become more competitive — and that it's made their work less profitable

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An uptick in Uber and Lyft drivers in recent years could be making the gig less profitable.

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A single mom in Ohio moved from a shelter to an apartment after switching from Lyft and Uber driving to being a full-time bus driver

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Jayla stopped driving for Lyft and Uber to become a school bus driver.

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