It is apparent....
Most of the people commenting have never driven a cab, or worked in the industry. Cab drivers have generally always leased a vehicle, for a shift, generally 12 hours, and have been independent contactors. In most cases the lease covers, dispatch, and the vehicle, but not fuel. As far as what you charge, that is purely up to you, but cannot Generally exceed the meter, unless they puke in your car and you charge a cleaning fee or something.
Most uber and lyft drivers drive for both companies. There are tricks to work around and maximize trip charges, so generally they run one or the other, based on situational experience... End up on the west side, switch to Lyft. End up back over on the east, now I'm gonna signin to uber. Many folks do this on the side, some just out of boredom, or a few days a month, to help pay for things.
It's a decent wage filler if your between jobs. Places with the most rules, generally have the worst cabs.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
