Why Rideshare Drivers Are Ditching the Apps

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges faced by rideshare drivers in the current economic climate, featuring insights from industry experts.

Right now, Americans are paying on average $4 per gallon at the pump, and in California, where the average price of regular gas is $6 per gallon, rideshare drivers with companies, like Uber and Lyft, say it's becoming more and more difficult to make a living. LA Times Studios caught up with Sergio Avedian, a rideshare driver who's notched over 10,000 trips and is a senior contributor at "The Rideshare Guy" blog, and Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics for more on what’s happening. Read more at https://LATimes.com.

People in this episode

Guests: Sergio Avedian, Mark Zandi

Topics covered

• rideshare
• economics
• gas prices
• labor market
• California

Keywords

• rideshare drivers
• Uber
• Lyft
• gas prices
• economics
• California

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Uber, Lyft, The Rideshare Guy, Moody's Analytics

Places: California

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