Uber and Lyft drivers share what they do to maximize their tips, even though some say tipping is inconsistent and not worth relying on.
Lyft CEO David Risher often posts positively about driving for the rideshare service. But one gig worker said they're not even making minimum wage.
Some Uber and Lyft riders consistently tip 20%, noting tips help drivers out significantly, while others rarely tip due to the rising cost of rides.
Uber and Lyft drivers often struggle with low or infrequent tips, which many rely on to pay bills, and some said they get tips under 25% of the time.
Lyft CEO David Risher drove for 90 minutes in Napa Valley, California. On LinkedIn, some commenters said his experience wasn't typical.
The Swift effect is real. Taylor Swift fans tip more when they attend her concerts, Lyft's CEO said.
Ride-hailing drivers are reporting $3 or lower fares. They say it's indicative of a larger pay issue.
Many gig drivers earn less than local minimum wage after expenses, some earning just 40 cents an hour before tips, a new UC Berkeley paper finds.
Business Insider spoke to a dozen recent immigrants who rely heavily on driving for Uber and Lyft to make ends meet.
Gig work like ride-hailing is becoming more popular, per a Bank of America report. A cooling job market could be the reason.
A Cleveland Uber driver who took home $17,000 in 2023 shares the top earnings strategies he's tried, and why he's considering quitting ride-hailing.
A Cleveland Uber driver shares why he wants to quit ride-hailing and why he's not sure he can find a better job.
Kreskin J. Torres has eaten his way through all 50 states by driving for Uber and Lyft, and he's working on a book about his experiences.
Switching Uber and Lyft drivers to EVs in New York City is key to spurring the build out of more charging stations.
"Over the past year, we've all witnessed the creative genius and sheer power of a true cultural phenomenon Taylor Swift," said Disney CEO Bob Iger.
This former Lyft employee was laid off and invested her severance package into career coaching, starting a food business, and self-care.
Hiedi Handford, a medical consultant, supplements her income by driving for Uber in South Florida, though she's frustrated by lower earnings.
Uber and DoorDash have been sending tax forms to people who have never worked for the gig delivery services. One potential cause: recent hacks.
A ride-hailing driver earned nearly $200,000 in 2023 in South Florida driving private clients, including high-profile celebrities.
BI spoke to nearly two dozen Uber and Lyft drivers during spring break in Miami and Fort Lauderdale about how the past few weeks have been.