What does Prop 22 mean for Uber drivers?

Prop 22 was created and promoted by rideshare and delivery companies to exempt their drivers from A.B. 5. Prop 22 passed in November 2020 and included “alternative benefits” for drivers, such as a guaranteed minimum wage and health insurance subsidies for drivers who averaged 25 hours of work a week.



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In 2021, a California state judge ruled Prop. 22 unconstitutional, but in 2023 a California appeals court overturned the bulk of that decision. Although further legal challenges are likely, as of 2023 Uber drivers and other rideshare drivers in California are independent contractors, not employees.

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I have a 4.85 Uber passenger rating, is that good, bad, or average? It's pretty average… most riders will have a 4.8 or higher. Anything less than 4.7 and you will start seeing it take longer to get a ride, because drivers will begin declining to take a ride from someone with a rating so low.

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Ongoing checks are built into the Uber platform We use technology that obtains criminal offenses from a number of data sources. ¹ If an offense involving an active driver is identified, we'll review these notifications to determine whether they're still eligible to drive with Uber.

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Driver screening Everyone who drives with Uber is screened before their first trip. ¹ In addition, Uber reruns these driver screenings² at least every year and uses technology to look for issues in between.

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How are earnings calculated? There are 3 key factors that impact your payouts: fares from the trips themselves, promotions that offer extra cash, and tips from people you pick up or deliver to.

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Among other things, the study found that local Uber and Lyft drivers make a median net wage of $6.20 an hour — well below California's minimum wage of $15 an hour.

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Driving has its perks
  • Vehicle maintenance. If you need new tires or a routine oil change, get up to 15% off at Firestone, Maaco, Meineke, Midas, Jiffy Lube, and Valvoline.
  • Phone plans. When you drive with Uber, your phone is where you run your business. ...
  • Free music.


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