On: An Uber Impact

[avelis]

I really wish they could give more data on how they reached their median income stats. I realize they have no incentive to release that. Curious how Lyft and Sidecar measure up as well.

[nomedeplume → avelis]

I've conversed with numerous Sidecar drivers and they earn no more than $30/hr-- and that's before deducting expenses (gas, wear & tear, etc.). And most of them work part-time

Also, if an über driver makes $70k++ and a software engineer makes $100k++ base... that's kind of sad.

[gms → nomedeplume]

The Uber driver pays for his car's maintenance and fuel.

[tvladeck → gms]

And the financing costs for the car to begin with, and in addition doesn't receive the health and fringe benefits of salaried employment.

[avelis → nomedeplume]

I agree. That is sad. Hence why I ask for more data. I suspect it's not really painting the whole picture.