The survey of active drivers for Uber, Lyft and other rideshare services also found that Lyft is overall a better deal for drivers, both in pay and satisfaction. But what’s perhaps most striking were pay disparities uncovered by the survey: African American drivers for Lyft and Uber reported making an average $13.96 an hour, compared to $16.08 for all Uber and Lyft drivers. It could also mean that older drivers encounter more hassles trying to make the technology work. The study also found that Uber drivers prefer taking passengers arranged through a single call over UberPool’s service for multiple fares. “[F]or me, that wasn’t necessarily a surprise, but it was for some people, seeing that Lyft drivers are a little happier [and that] Lyft drivers make a little more money,” Campbell said.

Source: Washington Post January 26, 2017 20:31 UTC