[rjf72]

I assume you're proposing that the cause is 'low' wages. So let's say drivers earned an average of $50/hour. This would put them in an income bracket such that they earn more than 95% of Americans. Do you think that people would not then exploit a legal angle to bump their earn up to let's say $70/hour, if they found out a way to do so?

[rurp]

Once you account for self employment tax, gas, wear and tear on the car, and a total lack of job benefits, an Uber driving being paid $50/hour probably makes less than someone getting paid $25/hour in a steady job. For sure they would be making wayyy less than the top %5 of Americans.

[codedokode]

Then a standard taxi would be cheaper.