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by nl 2143 days ago
Because Uber sets the rates the customer pays, and the driver gets what Uber chooses.

The driver doesn't have the ability to turn up a dial and say "I'm going to charge more now".

(This isn't the only distinction between an employee and contractor though of course)
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anticensor 2143 days ago
> The driver doesn't have the ability to turn up a dial and say "I'm going to charge more now".

A licenced taxi driver cannot do that, either.

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nl 2143 days ago
Yes, and them being reclassified as employees is a possible outcome: https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/California-s-gi...
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lackbeard 2143 days ago
I don't see how Uber's relationship with the passenger has any bearing on a driver's relationship with Uber.

If instead, my analogy were that I was a general contractor who built water slides and a water park put out a bid on construction of a water slide and refused to negotiate, my only option is to take that bid or leave it. Why does it matter what the water park is going to charge the people to ride the slide?

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