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

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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

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

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Charles met his wife driving for Uber.

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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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4 Uber and Lyft drivers calculated how much they made after expenses. It ranged from $22 to $40 an hour, and an EV, tips, and tax incentives can make a big difference.

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Nathaniel Hudson-Hartman, left, Jeff Hoenig, center, and Gabe Ets-Hokin.

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Both Cruise Co-founders Jump Ship After Vehicles Deemed Public Safety Hazard

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Both co-founders of Cruise have resigned from the company, following a month of turbulence for General Motors’ self-driving car subsidiary.

How a Florida driver fed up with Uber and Lyft created her own shuttle service so she could make more money and work fewer hours

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Sherry charges $50 a ride for her cruise shuttle service.

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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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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,…

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