Meaningful Answers to Rideshare Questions
I’m a driver for both Uber and Lyft — here are 7 reasons Uber is the clear winner for me “Which is better Uber or Lyft” is an extremely common internet search… lots of people want to know. The answer,
As Drivers Live in Their Cars Due to Poverty Wages, Uber Co-Founder Buys Record-Breaking $72.5 Million Mansion NEWS FLASH – most of the “news” about the rideshare industry is negative… don’t believe me? – search the internet and find three
“Uber and Lyft drivers run their own businesses? Give me a break” Online media content like the opinion piece referenced for this blog post tend to paint a negative picture of rideshare driving and support the narrative that Uber and
“Debate Over Uber and Lyft Drivers’ Rights in California Has Split Labor” As promised, I’ve been following the action behind the bill currently being debated in state legislature as “California AB5 – Worker status: employees and independent contractors” When I
“ORTIZ: $15 Wage Bill Shows House Democrats Aren’t Serious About Governing” Table of Contents Minimum wage or Basic income – How much do Ridesharing company drivers make? Gig worker or Uber Minimum Wage Guarantee – Does it make sense? Gig
“New Uber policy may make pre- and post-rave transportation difficult” This “news” headline may seem like bad news for rave party-goers and good news for Uber drivers? “For ravers, being able to use a rideshare service is a dream come
“Lyft brings back the taxi line as it desperately tries to crack the airport pickup” If I could wave a magic wand and change only one thing about being an Uber driver and Lyft driver, I would magically create a
“Some Uber and Lyft drivers say they were misled into petitioning against their own worker rights” It this news article we’re talking about drivers signing something they either didn’t read or understand. “Some drivers in California have told Recode they’ve
“Uber, Lyft Could Fleece Consumers to Satisfy Wall Street’s Thirst for Profits” As an Uber driver and Lyft driver who has also spent years working in corporate America I’ve been waiting for the Lyft and Uber IPOs (initial public offering.)
“The high-stakes battle between Uber executives and drivers in California, explained” Let’s start by taking a deep breath and walk through what’s happening in California with the AB 5 bill. The bill targets all independent contractors in the state, not
“Uber Drivers Without Credit Can Now Lease Used Cars For $0 Down And $185 A Week” $0 Down Car Lease Deal From Fair – Rideshare Driving Without a Car (of Your Own) Obviously, it isn’t possible to be a rideshare
“The downside of Lyft’s car rental program Unable to make enough income, some drivers live in their cars” The headline accurately describes some of the article’s content: “The downside of Lyft’s car rental program” The article provides valuable information about
“The Legal Argument That Could Destroy Uber” This headline sounds really scary and the article is not an easy read. Here’s my quick take simplifying the “legal argument” being referred to in the headline: In our current legal world rideshare
“Payouts to Rideshare Drivers Have Shrunk By Half, Study Finds” There are multiple articles leveraging this research from the JPMorgan Chase Institute. I’m highlighting this article because it includes two quotes, one from Lyft and one from Uber, quotes that
“12 hour work days: A day in the life an Uber rideshare driver” It’s easy to find news articles suggesting that rideshare drivers are struggling to earn meaningful income. This article about a rideshare driver named “Rey” is a fine