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

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 16:00

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.

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

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:50

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

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

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 05:00

An Uber Eats bicyclist — Getting deactivated can bring a sudden end to gig workers' income.
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

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

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber tipping — 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.

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:31

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

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 14:25

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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

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 13:43

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

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

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

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 09:37

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

traffic road — 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

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 06:02

Tech Insider : Economy

Uber and Lyft driver — Jayla stopped driving for Lyft and Uber to become a school bus driver.
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Uber and Lyft drivers are staging a nationwide protest on Valentine's Day

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 15:15

Tech Insider : Economy

uber lyft drivers protest — Uber and Lyft drivers across the US plan not to drive on Valentine's Day to protest what they say is declining pay.
Paul Hennessy/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

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