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Uber Driver Earnings – Do They Clear Minimum Wage?

Uber Driver Earnings – Do They Clear Minimum Wage?

Editorial note – this story was extensively fact-checked to be sure the pay reported was accurately conveyed, including how Uber calculates guarantees for their drivers.  Ten days ago, I reported that the latest round of rate cuts for UberX, while great for consumers, might spell the end of equitable Uber driver earnings, even with promised…

New UberX Rate Cuts in 48 Markets Squeeze Drivers

New UberX Rate Cuts in 48 Markets Squeeze Drivers

Uber has announced another round of UberX rate cuts in select markets including Dallas/Fort Worth. Uber X drivers received this surprise news yesterday when logging onto the driver app to accept passengers.  The notification required drivers to acknowledge UberX rate cuts of up to 25% before being allowed to continue accepting new passenger rides.  In related news, several drivers…

More Ways Passengers Can Cheat Uber

More Ways Passengers Can Cheat Uber

Editors note:  Jetsetter’s Homestead does not encourage or endorse Uber hacking techniques.  Attempt to cheat Uber at your own risk! The number of “hacks” for passengers to cheat Uber seems to be growing, prompting discussion among drivers about Uber’s fare adjustment practices. On several Uber driver message boards and private groups in the past week,…