It's a nice narrative, Uber drivers have disappeared because of some kind of enlightenment after close to a decade of operations, but it's likely just untrue.

It's a nice narrative, Uber drivers have disappeared because of some kind of enlightenment after close to a decade of operations, but it's likely just untrue. Uber drivers have declined because Uber riders have declined dramatically due to the global pandemic. All that's happening now is that demand is starting to grow again as parts of the U.S. get vaccinated and the demand is growing faster than the rate at which Uber drivers are returning. A few anecdotes here and there about a driver who quit Uber over wages or work conditions definitely sounds nice, and absolutely you can find sincere drivers who decided to call it quits over legitimate concerns, but it's a small minority and unlikely to really have much of an impact in the long run.