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| Author: | DocG [ Fri Jan 20, 2017 5:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | whos been telling porkies then? |
Uber to pay $20m to 'misled' drivers Between January and March 2015, ride-sharing service Uber put out ads on Craigslist in the hope of attracting new drivers by offering attractive hourly rates of pay. In Boston, for example, it told potential drivers they would earn $25 an hour. In truth, fewer than 10% of drivers in the city actually managed to bring in that amount, according to a lawsuit brought by the US Federal Trade Commission. In separate statements pushed out to the media and posted on its own site, Uber said “the potential income a driver on UberX can make in a year is more than $90,000 in New York and more than $74,000 in San Francisco”. The FTC said the median amount earned in those cities - for drivers working a 40 hour week - was significantly less ($29,000 and $21,000 less, respectively). The FTC listed 18 cities across the US where it said Uber was painting a far more lucrative picture than was realistic. In Baltimore, fewer than 20% of drivers earned $16 an hour. Chicago - fewer than 20% earned $21. Minneapolis - 10%, $18. And so on. 'Cost, risk and burden' On Thursday, Uber agreed to pay $20m to those drivers in order to settle the claim. Quite how it will do that it isn’t yet clear, but the FTC has ordered the company to work with it to find a way. The company said its settlement didn’t constitute an admission of guilt, disputing the way the FTC calculated its figures. The company said it has modified the way in which it advertises potential earnings to new recruits - but would not go into further detail. "We’re pleased to have reached an agreement with the FTC,” a spokeswoman said. "We’ve made many improvements to the driver experience over the last year and will continue to focus on ensuring that Uber is the best option for anyone looking to earn money on their own schedule.” Drivers complain, however, that the improvements to the driver experience do not extend to covering the costs of running and maintaining a car. "The reality of being a ride-sharing driver is a far cry from the rosy picture these apps describe and it is encouraging to see the FTC take them to task and refund drivers,” said Jim Conigliaro from the Independent Drivers Guild. "Companies like Uber shift cost, risk, and burden onto drivers and taxpayers when they fail to provide the basic benefits so many Americans take for granted, from health insurance to sick leave. "On top of that, drivers are stuck with the bill for their vehicle, gas, repairs, maintenance, insurance, the list goes on.” The FTC also criticised Uber over the financing options it gave to drivers interested in leasing a car via the company. The regulator said drivers were paying an average of $200 per week - higher than first advertised. Money to pay the lease is automatically taken from a driver’s earnings. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38686787 |
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| Author: | o-marek [ Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: whos been telling porkies then? |
ttrouble in understanding of those numbers for someone who isn't a taxi driver is that those are not earnings those are takings.... i wish i could say i've earned £40 - 45k a year not for 40h/wk - for 70-80h/wk but miracles don't exist... |
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| Author: | heathcote [ Sat Jan 21, 2017 3:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: whos been telling porkies then? |
There are private hire operators in this country who mislead potential drivers on what they can earn,it is not only uber doing this. Wonder if the regulators financial or governmental will do anything to stop this here? |
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| Author: | trotskys twin [ Sat Jan 21, 2017 2:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: whos been telling porkies then? |
heathcote wrote: There are private hire operators in this country who mislead potential drivers on what they can earn,it is not only uber doing this. Wonder if the regulators financial or governmental will do anything to stop this here? ARE YER SERIOUS 
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| Author: | heathcote [ Sat Jan 21, 2017 4:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: whos been telling porkies then? |
Not really,thought it might prompt some discussion. |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: whos been telling porkies then? |
I've mentioned this before but I still can't get over a local operator telling me drivers are earning £3,000 a week down here. ](./images/smilies/eusa_wall.gif "Brick wall")
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| Author: | edders23 [ Sun Jan 22, 2017 11:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: whos been telling porkies then? |
Sussex wrote: I've mentioned this before but I still can't get over a local operator telling me drivers are earning £3,000 a week down here. sure thats not the cumulative total of all his cars 
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| Author: | trotskys twin [ Mon Jan 23, 2017 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: whos been telling porkies then? |
heathcote wrote: There are private hire operators in this country who mislead potential drivers on what they can earn,it is not only uber doing this. Wonder if the regulators financial or governmental will do anything to stop this here? NO DOUBT IT WOULD BE ON THE AGENDA IF THE ORGANISATIONS PUT IT THERE MAYBE THE NTA WILL    
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| Author: | trotskys twin [ Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: whos been telling porkies then? |
heathcote wrote: Not really,thought it might prompt some discussion. WOT FROM THE CRETINS ON HERE
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