New survey of rideshare drivers delves into the economics of the industry According to a new survey compiling responses from more than 1,000 drivers for different transportation network companies, Lyft drivers are happier than Uber drivers.
Put together by Harry Campbell, The Rideshare Guy, who runs a blog and podcast about the industry, the survey, which asked readers to talk about their jobs and employers, looked at issues such as rider satisfaction and pay. The site claims it?s the largest-ever survey of industry workers.
Flexibility and pay, not surprisingly, were the two most important factors for the ridehailing workforce, which has varying levels of commitment to the job as a sole or main source of income. The survey looked at results from numerous companies, especially the big two, Uber and Lyft, and provides interesting insight into the composition of the ridehailing workforce and the differences between operators.
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Lyft drivers are happier, higher paid, and earn higher ratings than Uber drivers
The head-to-head stats put Lyft on top: Lyft drivers are more satisfied with their driving experience than Uber drivers (75.8 percent versus 49.4 percent), earn more ($17.50 versus $15.68), and earn higher ratings (4.88 versus 4.84).
Many drivers work for multiple operators
A solid majority of drivers, 67 percent, work for two services, though 75 percent say they primarily work for Uber.

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