Submitted by Sorin61 t3_105gyqr in technology
aezart t1_j3cpjrc wrote
Reply to comment by tribefan_12 in NYC court blocks pay raise for Uber and Lyft drivers by Sorin61
Regulations that make Uber treat their drivers like human beings.
tribefan_12 t1_j3cqdtn wrote
How are they not treated like human beings? They have way more generous time off and break policies than me
AlanzAlda t1_j3dwyrf wrote
That's probably because they aren't an employee of Uber. Drivers are only paid a fraction of what you as a rider pay, and they only make money if they drive. That pay also has to cover their car lease, maintenance, gas, etc.
tribefan_12 t1_j3dxk54 wrote
So what? If it’s a bad deal, they wouldn’t do it
cptspeirs t1_j3e80w9 wrote
Having done it, much of the 'bad' in the deal is hidden, or hard to see until it's too late. It feels like you're breaking even, or even making money, until you factor in wear and tear on your vehicle, gas, etc. Yes people do make money doing this, or it wouldn't exist, but you have to really do it.
[deleted] t1_j3f3kra wrote
Especially when you have to account for the taxes
zerogee616 t1_j3fh0qx wrote
> If it’s a bad deal, they wouldn’t do it
I'm glad you have this innate, superhuman ability to see everything before it's too late.
tribefan_12 t1_j3fh3zf wrote
So what percent of Uber drivers are actually being harmed without realizing it? Don’t be stupid.
Those people are in a far better position to make the decision for their lives than you are
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