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Posted inEconomic Mobility

‘Most Drivers Aren’t Making Money’

by Binghui Huang, Claire Murphy and Illinois Answers Project May 27, 2025May 30, 2025

App-based gig work, like Uber and Lyft, was supposed to be a lucrative side hustle offering workers freedom and flexibility. Now, drivers say they feel stuck, exploited and unsafe.

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by Erika Pérez and City Bureau February 21, 2025February 21, 2025
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