Only 4% of Uber drivers remain on the platform a year later, says report

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6. Been driving for Uber/Lyft just over a year.

I'm closing in on 70. I'm a retired school teacher living on a half teacher's pension, 30 years of a teacher's salary and SS contribution pension after 7+ years of college and raising four wonderful kids that all graduated from college; and there are no extra nuts buried in the garden.

Uber and Lyft allowed me to be able to afford a 5 year old Prius, and allows me to work/drive when I want to and am able to.

I gross anywhere from $12-22 an hour. Options are damned few at my age. I'm not willing to stand in a doorway and say hello to people, and rental car companies and other employers ignored my applications for work for over a year.

It's Uber o nada. Tips make a big difference, and although I enjoy most of my rides, I probably get a tip for every 20+ rides. Lyft is much better. Uber really doesn't care about their endentured work force at all.

I owe about $2000 more on the Prius, and then I'll make up my mind if I want to do this more or not.

Like when I hear people say "thank you for your service", I am also offended by people mocking those of us who desperately try to make ends meet as though we are objects to be made fun of. My 401k is drying up. There aren't many alternatives. At least I provide a service for my crumbs. Beats standing at an off ramp.