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True, but the majority opinion driving AB5 seems to be that most drivers are doing this as their full time jobs. Yes, there are those who drive a few hours occa
by tsycho 7y ago
True, but the majority opinion driving AB5 seems to be that most drivers are doing this as their full time jobs. Yes, there are those who drive a few hours occasionally as a hobby or for extra side income, but they don't count much. If the number of Lyft drivers falls significantly, consumers will have to wait longer to get a Lyft ride and they will start abandoning Lyft. Hastening the spiral.
Another comment mentioned that Lyft might pay drivers more to keep them, but given that both Uber and Lyft are hemorrhaging money, it seems unlikely that either will be willing to pay drivers more. Also, Uber just needs to pay the same as Lyft for a little while, and just wait out the decline of Lyft due to AB5.
- Axsuul 7y agoCurious where you are getting that most drivers are full-time. Every time I make conversation with my Uber/Lyft driver, I often learn it's just a side hustle for them that supplements their 9-5 (n > 20).
- aianus 7y ago> Yes, there are those who drive a few hours occasionally as a hobby or for extra side income, but they don't count much. The post from Uber clearly states "In the US, 92% of drivers drive less than 40 hours per week, and 45% of drivers drive less than 10 hours per week."
- kadoban 7y agoHow are they counting? Would not be surprised if those numbers were only including time driving to pick up and driving to drop off.