New York City Uber and Lyft drivers are getting a raise after a vote by the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission:
This new rule will go into effect in 20 days, and it will require drivers to be paid at least $27.86 an hour, which translates to $17.22 after expenses. According to a study from TLC, most drivers currently earn around $11.90 an hour. This change increases the yearly earnings of drivers by $9,000.
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