Uber treats its drivers as Victorian-style “sweated labour”, with some taking home less than the minimum wage, according to a report into its working conditions based on the testimony of dozens of drivers.
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Uber and Lyft have and continue to treat their drivers as independent contractors. In turn, drivers are underpaid, not provided the appropriate benefits, and are responsible for all vehicle-related expenses. However, drivers deserve to be compensated fairly for their time and effort.
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Some Uber drivers say they struggle to earn even a minimum wage once Uber takes its cut. They also bear most of the costs associated with the service, such as fuel, maintenance, and repairs.
Controversial Labor PracticesUber has become a prime example of the gig economy at work. Its workers are not guaranteed a minimum wage, they have to supply and maintain their own vehicles, and have few if any benefits.
Some of Uber's problems were on public display. Drivers sued over their legal classification, saying Uber should treat them as employees–with the attendant benefits–if it was going to do things like set the price they could earn per mile. Some complained they weren't even making minimum wage.
It's taken 14 years and nearly $32 billion of cumulative losses, but ride-sharing and food delivery company Uber (UBER -0.33%) is finally a profitable company. Uber reported a net income of $394 million in the second quarter.
By depriving drivers of employee status, Uber and other app-based rideshare and delivery companies have stolen billions of dollars in wages and overtime pay. Adding insult to injury, drivers aren't paid for the time between rides or deliveries.
Underpaying DriversBy taking more than its fair share of the fares, Uber had underpaid its drivers all over the city for more than two years. Once the company was discovered, it agreed to pay restitution. The estimated payout per driver would be $900.