I don't see how that would be the case long term, $32/hour is higher than minimum wage ($15/hr) but the settlement only seems to apply to time with a passenger.

I don't see how that would be the case long term, $32/hour is higher than minimum wage ($15/hr) but the settlement only seems to apply to time with a passenger. If passenger load is less than 50% then it drops down to or lower than minimum wage.