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by notfromhere 3026 days ago
Most people aren't math savvy and the long-term costs of riding for Uber are more 'invisible' than the short-term cash that you'll be getting from driving. Uber/Lyft functions by letting car owners get a quick buck in exchange for the long-term value of the car.

People use payday loans even though they're fairly scammy and financially irresponsible, why would Lyft/Uber be any different?