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Uber uncoupled driver earnings from the price customers pay just as a driver shortage hit, part of a pattern of eroding driver control.
You may be paying more for Uber, but drivers aren’t getting their cut of the fare hike Faiz Siddiqui © The Washington Post/iStock SAN FRANCISCO — Uber passengers paying astronomical fares amid a labor shortage may think the extra money is going to their stressed and overworked drivers. But drivers are not being compensated based on what customers pay. Instead, they are paid for their time and distance — with added, predetermined surge bonuses controlled by Uber. And drivers in some markets say that is depriving them of tens and even hundreds of dollars per week wh...
The pandemic drove Uber and Lyft drivers away. Many are in no rush to get back. Faiz Siddiqui, The Washington Post May 7, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Uber and Lyft are facing a supply shortage, as returning and newly vaccinated customers again flood the apps, only to find out there aren't enough drivers to serve them.Getty Images /Alastair Pike SAN FRANCISCO - When the pandemic pushed him to quit driving for Uber, Steve Gregg didn't know he might be done with the ride-hailing apps for good. But he was exhausted from the daily stress of driving, after taking passengers on more than 15,000 trips...
The loans came as Uber and gig economy companies added billions to their stock values after defeating an effort to make drivers employees.
Nearly 50 New York lawmakers call for Gov Cuomo to resign or be impeached after two more women accuse him of harassment, bringing total to five Two women came forward with sexual harassment allegations against Gov Andrew Cuomo on Saturday, bringing the total to five The developments prompted State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to call for Cuomo's resignation They joined at least 35 other legislators who want the governor to step down Another 10 legislators have called for Cuomo to face impeachment Cuomo has refused to resign and cast doub...