Matt McFarland writes on cnn.com: “Need to earn more money? Usually, getting older does the trick. However one thing curious is enjoying out within the ridesharing world. A new survey finds that the youthful an Uber or Lyft driver is, the extra they report making. Drivers over the age of 61 reported making the least quantity per hour, $14.57. The very best earners have been individuals between 18 and 30, who pulled in $17.98 an hour. The survey was carried out by Harry Campbell, who runs a well-liked ridesharing weblog, The Rideshare Man. He surveyed 1,150 drivers who subscribe to his e-mail listing. Uber and Lyft don’t pay completely different charges relying on a driver’s age. The hole in earnings emerges based mostly on what number of rides a driver can pack in an hour, and if they’re benefiting from surge pricing and bonuses. For instance, ridesharing corporations generally provide incentives if a driver picks up passengers in a well-liked neighborhood throughout a sure timeframe. Driving on Friday and Saturday evenings is particularly profitable, in accordance with Campbell, however some older drivers could not wish to work such a late shift. Youthful drivers typically have a neater time mastering the expertise facet of the job, in addition to the bodily calls for.” (cnn.com)
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