Amid declining earnings and difficulty in claiming rides, some Uber and Lyft drivers are banding together to create cooperatives. These cooperatives aim to establish a more transparent system for drivers, shifting control from corporate apps to driver-owned organizations. This initiative, led by figures like San Diego's Lee Sperry, reflects a broader trend of gig workers seeking better financial returns through collaborative models, such as the already established Drivers Cooperative in New York City. With promises to guarantee a larger share of fares, these cooperatives offer an alternative to traditional ride-hailing services.
"The co-op would be very different in the way it operates, in the way that we handle how the app works and how the pricing goes, how the driver gets paid..."
"Some have created their own black-car businesses, for instance. Others, like Sperry, are creating these ride-hailing cooperatives, a nonprofit model that they say could yield better returns for drivers."
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