Uber Eats gets $30. The driver gets $2. Something is seriously wrong with that picture. An angry Uber Eats driver is telling people to stop using the service, claiming the company made $30 on his delivery while paying him just $2, plus whatever the customer tipped. The driver supplies... the vehicle, pays for gas, handles the wear and tear, and does the actual delivery. Tips belong to the driver, but should customers be expected to make up for what the company doesn’t pay? There’s nothing wrong with a company making a profit, but the people doing the work deserve a fair share too.show more

It’s a really easy solution. Don’t work for them.

Find other employment, that’s the beauty of America. You can work wherever you want any time. Americans are “tipped out” I wouldn’t depend on that for income.

I would find another job if I didn't like the pay.

Done months ago. When the fees for delivery nearly doubled the total cost, I said screw it. I'll cook. Greed will destroy these companies like @UberEats, @Grubhub and @DoorDash We managed to eat before them and we'll eat after them. I'm waiting for Musk's automated delivery vehicles. I'll bet they don't screw up the orders half as much and the food will be hot.

Uber and other like "gig companies" are destructive capitalism exploitation operations. Normal capitalism builds and supports their workforce but Uber created (in California no less with an overabundance of illegal aliens living in their vehicles) a business model that takes nearly everything and doesn't even properly compensate a driver for their time and vehicle. They like to brag "$20-$30" a hour in earnings but fail to calculate ones COSTS into the equation. Once one does that they are lucky to earn $6-$8 an hour for "engaged time" only. Nothing for waiting around waiting for a gig. AI has calculated that an average driver driving an average Uber qualified vehicle needs $60-$95 hour engaged GROSS pay in order to make the business viable and support the drivers basic needs. $95 an hour for a one bedroom apt with health insurance to $60 for rent free and no health insurance. When Uber/Lyft etc. are only paying $20-$30 hour gross, something has to give and it's usually the drivers vehicle on account he/she is not making enough to save to repair or replace it. Like gambling it's a losing game as the house (Uber) makes all the profit and the players don't. The numbers are rigged against the drivers. Laws in some places provide a little relief but none provide at least minimum wage after costs are factored in. The best approach is simply not to play this rigged game and 60% of drivers quit within 6 months anyway on account they figured out they were losing money. However with the sheer volume of people signing up to "check it out" it's enough to keep Uber/Lyft going. So the best approach now is to completely boycott the service, both as a driver AND as a concerned customer over the exploitation being done. People are cheap arses and they are inflicting serious harm on drivers allowing this sub minimum wage *independent contractor" scam operation to continue.

Stop using Uber Eats. And Door Dash. And Grub Hub. People are so lazy anymore. Really since the plandemic. Go to the store yourself!

Nah, that’s just business in America. Corporate greed is the order of the day. 1/4 of $30 ($7.5) would be closest to fair but corporations don’t want comfort for workers. Too much comfort and not having to worry is not good for corporations. Uber Eats ain’t changing. Dude gonna have to change his job. Of course Uber Eats is unethical. What corporate job provider isn’t? I keep telling people, in America, money is God. Period.

Don't work for an employer who doesn't provide sufficient compensation. That's on you.

I read that delivery drivers were guaranteed a flat delivery fee per customer by the company and any “tip” the customer gave electronically went to the company, not the driver. It’s your choice to put wear and tear on your vehicle, not mine!!! Customers shouldn’t feel guilty about that. The fees that we are charged when we order food adds up so I’m not giving more money to the company. I guess handing the driver the tip (cash) is the best way to tip delivery drivers!!!

Start your own delivery service, I mean really ?

It's the same restaurant model lied to about for decades. Somehow, the owners conned customers into paying their employes for them. Everything in this world is a scam, and now every fucking place wants a tip. I'm so sick of it. Fuck tipping!!!

@KellyKilljoyTN Another great idea that was ruined by greedy corporate f*cks.

Uber rider is the same. They all suck that’s why there’s multiple lawsuits against them. Greediness

The billionaires are hoarding everything they can get their hands on. That's why the company Uber Eats get $30 and you get $2.

Don't use food delivery, period. Maybe pizza if they have their own drivers. $30 is probably this: $20 meal $2 tip to restaurant $6 to Uber Eats $2 to Delivery guy.

@1109Patricia While I agree with him on premise, he has the choice to accept or decline. Secondly he got paid exactly what a waiter / waitress does. As far as him “driving 30 miles” I doubt it, by the time the food got to where it needs to go it’s cold.

@wickedcece315 I can’t imagine why anyone would want to be an Uber driver. I find most people aren’t good tippers.

@45johnmac @DoorDash is even worse. I cancelled my membership because I couldn’t get anyone to pick up my burrito even with a $5 tip

@Uber is operated by leftists. They always take more than they deserve.

Ummm, as far as I'm aware, the drivers know the deal when they sign up. If it's NOT a good deal, don't sign up! 🤷‍♂️

@LibOrNormal If you don’t like it, don’t work for them.

The entire uber eats business is possible with decentralized tech that cuts out the middle man entirely, so one day, the drivers could take home the lion's share. Sadly, autonomous drones will replace it all before that ever happens.

He knew what he was going to get paid before he took the trip. Acting like they offered him $30 then gave him two is just a flat out lie. Fat fuck.

I cant see why anybody would take these scam jobs

yeah thats out of whack.

I got a good tip for you. Get a better job!! #trashtalkboss

Simple solution. Don't work there.

It’s a scam like everything else

They rob the Uber driver too!!

Let me help you out . Never accept a delivery unless the pay is 1.5-2 times the mileage. Because you don't get paid deadhead miles back. Don't count on tips consider them a blessing they should not be figured into whether you accept a trip or not

@MAGA__Patriot People will stop using it when people stop driving for it.

No idea. I order groceries from Sams. I tip $1 per item delivered. I cook at home. I buy our meat from a local rancher. I don't uber anything.

@RYboating Uber should only take a small amount. They make plenty bc so many get deliveries these days

Uber doesn’t get 30 in profit. Give the breakdown @grok of a 30 dollar order.