The economic crisis and the quest for additional income to compensate for soaring prices are causing the number of people working on their own account for Uber and its subsidiary Uber Eats to explode.
Uber is currently seeing a record number of drivers and delivery people operating for its ride-hailing services and for its home delivery subsidiary Uber Eats. In a context of economic and inflationary crisis, a growing number of people are looking for additional sources of income. Around the world, they are in all 5 million to have turned to the Californian giant. A figure up 31% compared to 2021, said Dara Khosrowshahi, boss of Uber quoted by the BBC.
An increase in drivers… despite the price of fuel
As the British media reports, this increase in the number of drivers and deliverers is viewed favorably by the management of Uber, which has been struggling to attract since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also taking place despite an increase in fuel prices. ” More people make a living on Uber today than before the pandemic “, thus welcomed Dara Khosrowshahi.
” Against the backdrop of rising gas prices around the world, this is a resounding confirmation of the value drivers continue to see in Uber. “, he adds despite the many criticisms made of Uber’s economic model, which is essentially based on the use of auto-entrepreneurs, who cannot claim minimum wage or paid holidays.
Uber turns the corner after the pandemic
To attract drivers again, Uber did not just observe the economic situation while rubbing its hands. In particular, the group has improved the flexibility of workers’ schedules while implementing an increase in the price of races to compensate for the increase in fuel prices. The platform has also added a feature allowing drivers to see how much they will earn before accepting a ride.
” Rather than relying solely on financial incentives, our goal has been to improve the overall experience for drivers “said Dara Khosrowshahi. Of course, the increase in the number of trips, while the pandemic is gradually taking a back seat, also allows Uber to strengthen its attractiveness to VTC drivers.
Source : BBC
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