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Source: Ridester
Published: March 2019
n = 2,625 rideshare drivers in the US
Rideshare Driver Tenure, Income, and Tips
Circulated: May 14, 2019
Tenure:
46.4% Less than 1 year
23.5% 1 Year
19.2% 2 Years
11% 3 Years or more
Income:
Average income per hour: $13.70
Average income per hour with tips: $14.73 (+$1.03)
Average tip: 7% of ride
Definition of rideshare: when a vehicle driven by its owner is driven for a fee (e.g., Uber, Lyft)