>> But they also aren't a totally independent contractor either as their livelihood is so closely tied to the platform of a private entity. It's this weird mid

>> But they also aren't a totally independent contractor either as their livelihood is so closely tied to the platform of a private entity. It's this weird middle-area that I think is causing the most friction. As a thought experiment, I wonder what would happen if these platforms allowed drivers to set their own rates on a per trip or per session basis. As an independent contractor, you have complete control over how much you charge in order to make up for the burden of no benefits and heavy taxes.