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We know that Uber and Lyft are very much taking advantage of the drivers here.

But there is a big question that I have yet to see answered by any of these laws, but it is possible that all of the articles I have read just conveniently gloss over this part.

My understanding is that to start driving for both of these companies it is a fairly low bar. There isn't any interviewing and basically anyone could do it if you have car (basically, I mean I am sure there are other checks but yeah).

You also don't work set hours, you work when you choose. You may choose to work when there is a lot of demand, but that is still up to you.

So how do these laws cover if there are too many drivers out at a certain time if there isn't demand for them? Is this only paying them for driving people?

Not trying to defend how they pay people, but it always seemed a bit more difficult than just pay them a certain wage or benefits.



> We know that Uber and Lyft are very much taking advantage of the drivers here.

Are they? There isn't anything quite like these kind of jobs for flexible hours. Want something extra this week drive for a few hours.


Not that I disagree with your first statement, but would you also say that consumers are taking advantage of the drivers?


Technically indirectly by supporting the companies, sure. But there is a disconnect between the drivers and users. What you may think they are being paid and actually paid.


Absolutely. That's one reason why I avoid platforms and use traditional businesses wherever I can (in Europe, so it's probably easier than in the US)

But it's not wrong to blame the platforms either for their miserable business model exploiting the poorer and removing worker rights.




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