US Edition'The price of gas is killing us': Rideshare and taxi drivers in San Diego feel the pinch
Drivers report higher fuel costs are cutting into take-home pay, forcing some to work longer shifts or rely more heavily on tips to offset the financial squeeze.
- Rising fuel costs are straining drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area, with Uber driver Leslie Sherman-Shafer noting the significant financial strain of filling her tank as gas prices remain high.
- Global oil supply disruptions have continued for 5 weeks due to the ongoing war, which has significantly impacted supplies and pushed up the average price for a gallon of gas.
- Sherman-Shafer reported spending significantly more on gas recently, highlighting how fuel costs add up quickly for drivers using their own vehicles, a trend that impacts her daily earnings.
- To mitigate fuel costs, some platforms are offering temporary fuel assistance, but many drivers report these measures are insufficient to cover basic needs as fuel costs climb for those working with Uber.
- Drivers worry about a "vicious circle" that could force them to leave the industry, as persistent financial pressure complicates work for those depending on rideshare platforms.
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'The price of gas is killing us': Rideshare and taxi drivers in San Diego feel the pinch
Rideshare and taxi drivers in San Diego are struggling to stay profitable due to rising fuel prices, with the average cost of a gallon of regular gas in the county reaching $5.93, while Lyft and Uber are offering limited relief programs to help offset the higher costs.
SAN DIEGO: Driving to earn a living has become a growing challenge. Taxi drivers and drivers of platforms like Uber and Lyft say that the constant increase in the price of gasoline is directly affecting their profits. Just look at these prices the regular gas gallon exceeds $6 dollars, while the premium is already around $6.59 in one area of San Diego County. For many, the impact is not limited to fuel spending, but it triggers a chain effect on…
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