Mastodawn

How much do LA Uber drivers actually earn? Uber cites $34.46/hour — but that's only for active trip time. Factor in the 30–50% of time spent waiting for rides, and independent studies show median pay can drop to roughly $6–$9/hour.

Key step: track your total online hours separately from your active trip hours. The gap tells the real story.

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N-gated Hacker News Apr 17

🔬🤖 Ah, Silicon Valley, where turning brilliant scientists into overqualified Uber drivers is the latest innovation. 😅🌟 Who knew that years of academic research would lead to a prestigious career in the gig economy? 🚀💸
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/ai-silicon-valley-andreesen-thiel-stem/ #SiliconValley #GigEconomy #OverqualifiedInnovation #AcademicResearch #UberDrivers #HackerNews #ngated

How Silicon Valley Is Turning Scientists Into Exploited Gig Workers

Tech elites are enriching themselves by plundering STEM institutions—and offering researchers scraps.

The Nation

Steve Dustcircle 🌹Sep 4, 2025

Who’s Eligible For #NoTax On #Tips? Trump’s New Policy Set To Include #Influencers, #UberDrivers And More

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2025/09/02/whos-eligible-for-no-tax-on-tips-trumps-new-policy-set-to-include-influencers-uber-drivers-and-more/

No Tax On Tips: Here’s Who’s Eligible For Trump’s New Policy

Workers in nearly 70 occupations are set to be included in the new policy, according to reports.

Forbes

BigGucciElWopo Jul 23, 2025

https://youtube.com/shorts/BCVLG_oh83A?si=AcDDHoqESFcwLS7_

Uber's Bold Move: Women-Only Rides Are Here!
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RainSMediaRadio Apr 23, 2025

Uber, Bolt Drivers in Nigeria Plan May 1 Strike for Fair Pay https://www.rainsmediaradio.com/2025/04/uber-bolt-drivers-in-nigeria-plan-may-1.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon Follow, Like & Share #UberDrivers #BoltDrivers #FairPay #NigerianWorkers #MayDayStrike

Uber, Bolt Drivers in Nigeria Plan May 1 Strike for Fair Pay

Ride-hailing drivers for Uber and Bolt across Nigeria are set to stage a nationwide strike on May 1, 2025, demanding fair wages and better ...

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Jules 🍺Dec 9, 2024

I just signed this important petition on Organise, please can you add your name?

Uber Deactivating Drivers App on False Allegation

https://organise.network/s/288b237c25c5
#petition #uber #uberdrivers

Uber Deactivating Drivers App on False Allegation

Add your name:

Jules 🍺Nov 5, 2024

Please join me in emailing your MP asking them to sign this Early Day Motion to support Uber and other private hire drivers. https://tinyurl.com/267kksk7

#petition #uber #uberdriverrights #uberdrivers