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Old 21st Nov 2017, 19:31
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20driver
 
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Why drive Uber ?

I use Uber a lot, particularly when I was living in Houston. I could never figure how the drivers made any money and often discussed this with them.
Twice I had 25 minute rides in late model Mercedes for about $23. (Driver gets 80% of this) To me that just does not work money wise.
When I ask why do you drive Uber? every driver answered, " So I can work the hours I want" I have had drivers claim they make $300 plus on a weekend night. One driver insisted to me he regularly makes $1000 on a weekend. Not sure I believe that but its not my business.

Provide your tools, work when you want, decide which assignments to take. Sounds pretty self employed to me!

That does not sound anything like working for Ryanair. Could be fun though - naw I don't want to do Faro today, call me if you have got anything going to Munch! Rostering would never be the same.
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