Abuse, racism and minimum pay: Ride-share drivers detail experiences

A survey of drivers for Uber and other ride-share companies show below minimum rates of pay and reveals drivers have major safety concerns.

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Drivers for Uber and other ride-share companies say they are being ripped off, assaulted, threatened and racially abused.

A survey of 1100 drivers released on Wednesday found more than 60 per cent reported earning below the average hourly $16 rate, before costs such as fuel, insurance and car maintenance.