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    A Cleveland Uber driver who made $109,000 in 2023 but only took home $17,000 shares the 3 reasons he can't quit ride-hailing: 'I continue to run into a brick wall'

    A Cleveland-based Uber driver shares why he wants to quit ride-hailing, and why he's not sure...

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    How a millennial Lyft driver used the gig to travel to all 50 states, launch a food blog, and get started on a book

    Kreskin J. Torres has eaten his way through all 50 states by driving for Uber and...

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    A Fort Lauderdale Uber driver who makes $3,000 a month to supplement her healing business shares why driving in South Florida is both fulfilling and a headache

    Hiedi Handford, a medical consultant, supplements her income by driving for Uber in South Florida, though...

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    People are getting taxed for gig work they've never done

    Uber and DoorDash have been sending tax forms to people who have never worked for the...

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    A month's pay in one week: South Florida Uber and Lyft drivers explain how they capitalize on the spring break rush despite 'a little sand' and 'crappy music'

    BI spoke to nearly two dozen Uber and Lyft drivers during spring break in Miami and...

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    Uber, Lyft to stop offering rides in Minneapolis after driver minimum wage hike

    Uber and Lyft have vowed to stop offering service in Minneapolis starting May 1 after the...

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    The biggest perk of gig work might also be its downfall

    Many gig drivers lured by the flexibility of their job say it's often limited, as many...

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    A San Francisco Lyft driver explains how Waymo's self-driving taxis have made driving even more competitive

    A San Francisco Lyft driver says Waymo's self-driving taxis are competing with him for the most...

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    A single mom in Ohio moved from a shelter to an apartment after switching from Lyft and Uber driving to being a full-time bus driver

    Jayla, a single mom, switched from being an Uber and Lyft driver to a school bus...

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    Lyft stock soars thanks to Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and layoffs

    Rides to stadiums for music tours and sports events grew more than 35% in 2023 as...

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    Uber and Lyft drivers are staging a nationwide protest on Valentine's Day

    To protest declining pay, Uber and Lyft drivers in roughly 20 cities are planning to not...

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    A boomer Uber driver made over $100,000 but lost $80,000 to expenses and fees. He shares why he plans to keep driving.

    A Uber driver had over $100,000 in gross income, but his profits fell to about $20,000...

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    An Air Force veteran with a back injury turned to gig driving to pay her bills. A few months later, she lost her apartment.

    Rene, an Air Force veteran with numerous disabilities, said she's struggling to makes end meet as...

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    Gig driving was a glimmer of hope for many people with disabilities — but for some, it's a dead end.

    Nearly a dozen drivers told Business Insider that driving for companies including Uber and Lyft are...

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    Uber and Lyft drivers say they do it for more than the money: It makes them less lonely.

    Making money with Uber and Lyft can be challenging, but some drivers value the social interactions...

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    A Gen Xer with paralysis says he has no choice but to drive for Uber and Lyft to earn a paycheck — here's how he makes it work

    Robert, 56, drives for Uber and Lyft but said he has no other options to supplement...

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    Rideshare, delivery drivers stage protest outside B.C. labour minister’s office - BC | Globalnews.ca

    Drivers rallied outside Harry Bans' office calling for improvements including a living wage, reliable work and...

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    A boomer shares how Lyft driving has been a retirement hack — supplementing his income while allowing him to draw on his Social Security without penalty

    A retired Dallas Lyft driver says the gig economy has boosted his finances more than a...

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    A Gen Xer explains how driving for Uber and Lyft has helped him socialize and earn extra income after an injury forced him out of the workforce

    A Gen Xer said Uber and Lyft driving has provided a valuable social outlet after an...

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    How a New Jersey rideshare driver with a disability survives off $14,000 a year while working toward a new career

    Michael, a rideshare driver with a disability, only pocketed about $14,000 last year despite gross earnings...