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As high-paying jobs become harder to get, more Americans are looking to Uber and Lyft for extra income
Gig work like ride-hailing is becoming more popular, per a Bank of America report. A cooling job ma…
Jacob Zinkula,Noah Sheidlower
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Walz once faced a revolt from Uber and Lyft in Minnesota. Here's how he handled it.
When Uber and Lyft threatened to leave Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz used a rare veto, Ultimately, he ra…
Grace Eliza Goodwin
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Waymo's robotaxis are better than some San Francisco drivers
Waymo's robotaxi offered a smooth ride even in the busy streets of San Francisco, although the car …
Lloyd Lee
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Forget Uber and Airbnb: Some people are going back to doing things the old-fashioned way to save money
Once upon a time, you could get app-based services for artificially low prices. Now some are adjust…
Juliana Kaplan
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Meet the retirees driving for Uber and Lyft because Social Security isn't enough
Retirees are turning to Uber and Lyft driving to supplement their Social Security income, but some …
Noah Sheidlower
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A boomer Uber driver's business had over $100,000 in earnings, but he estimates over half of that was lost to expenses and commissions. He shares why he plans to keep driving.
An Uber driver's business had over $100,000 in earnings, but he estimates most of that was lost to …
Jacob Zinkula
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Uber and Lyft drivers say they do it for more than the money: It makes them less lonely.
Making money with Uber and Lyft can be challenging, but some drivers value the social interactions …
Jacob Zinkula
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A full-time Cleveland Uber driver who took home $17,000 in 2023 shares why the full-time gig isn't worth the money anymore
A Cleveland Uber driver who took home $17,000 in 2023 shares the top earnings strategies he's tried…
Jacob Zinkula
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An Uber and Lyft driver strike may force you to find another way home from the airport on Valentine's Day
Uber and Lyft drivers plan to refuse rides at 10 US airports as part of a Valentine's Day strike to…
Alex Bitter
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A Wisconsin Uber driver explains why the most profitable time to work is when 'you don't want to drive'
A Wisconsin Uber driver says he needs to work inconvenient hours to make money: "If you don't want …
Jacob Zinkula
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Minneapolis just voted to give ride-hailing drivers a pay bump. Uber and Lyft said they'd leave the city if this happened.
Uber and Lyft could leave Minneapolis over a new ordinance that's expected to boost drivers' guaran…
Jacob Zinkula
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How much you should tip your Uber and Lyft driver, according to drivers and etiquette experts
Tipping your Uber or Lyft driver should be a standard practice, but the amount can change depending…
Jacob Zinkula
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A Florida Lyft driver explains how he picks which rides to take to make the most money
A Lyft driver in Florida said he focuses on scheduled rides as well as driving larger groups of peo…
Alex Bitter
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A 77-year-old Uber driver in Florida said she's struggling to make ends meet as rides become harder to get
An Uber driver in Florida used to earn between $500 and $600 a week, but that's been almost cut in …
Noah Sheidlower
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I'm an Uber and Lyft driver and I wish passengers knew these 9 things before getting in my car
Greg Erken has completed 12,000 Uber and Lyft rides in Washington, DC. He says it's important to be…
Greg Erken
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A month's pay in one week: South Florida Uber and Lyft drivers explain how they capitalize on the spring break rush despite 'a little sand' and 'crappy music'
BI spoke to nearly two dozen Uber and Lyft drivers during spring break in Miami and Fort Lauderdale…
Noah Sheidlower
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A Florida Uber driver who makes $3,000 a month to supplement her healing business said driving is fulfilling but a headache: 'I'm flying by the seat of the algorithm'
Hiedi Handford, a medical consultant, supplements her income by driving for Uber in South Florida, …
Noah Sheidlower
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Mumbai, Delhi among 'most forgetful' cities in India, where people lose their belongings in Uber
"We get that losing an item can be stressful, but when you Uber, you always have the option to…
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An Uber and Lyft driver explains how he sometimes makes over $8,000 a week doing private rides in Miami and Fort Lauderdale for celebrities, politicians, and sports stars
A ride-hailing driver earned nearly $200,000 in 2023 in South Florida driving private clients, incl…
Noah Sheidlower
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A part-time Uber and Lyft driver who primarily works around Disney in Florida said spring break is very profitable, but making enough year-round is difficult
Jorge, an Uber and Lyft driver, focuses on tourists visiting Walt Disney World Resort for higher ti…