Post #1935287
2026-04-27 19:25 UTC
So Avis, for example, offers an insurance from Uber for rideshare via Rasier and Portier, and so you're basically renting and insuring cars from the company you're being paid by. Yes, Avis is an intermediary there, but the whole idea is crazy to me, that you'd pay your employer to work.
So are they having profitable days? I guess I'm as curious as you are, but I just can't imagine a scenario where you're making decent money in exchange for the time you put in. I suppose reliance on tips makes the difference, but Uber is over here cleaning up, charging you and the customer.
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@NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 2026-04-27 19:27
Ya, I have no idea how they are pulling it off and making more than minimum wage... but the whole thing is possible in theory, and you'd know what you are spending each day with no hidden costs. If they aren't doing this as their main job, maybe you can sneak a few days in here and there where they offer highly discounted promotions? Or do it on days where volume is expected to be high? edit: maybe they aren't even making minimum wage, but they like the idea they can make $40 on a random night without having to be responsible to anyone but themselves?