In Australia, Uber guarantees a minimum wage in line with federal requirements (i.e.: if your fares earn you less than the minimum, they cover the difference).

In Australia, Uber guarantees a minimum wage in line with federal requirements (i.e.: if your fares earn you less than the minimum, they cover the difference). This is voided if you don't pick up something like 90% of your offered fares in a given hour. It stops people sitting there and just refusing all fares whilst still collecting the minimum wage, but also serves to make drivers accept all fares.