That does happen, usually that’s more how traditional cabs operate, and even then in many places they own the cab and contract to a company for fares.
The vast majority of rideshare drivers in the US use their own vehicle.
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mitram@sopuli.xyz 1 day agoI’m assuming you are describing the driver’s pov from the context of the USA.
Do the drivers really use their own cars? Where I’m from drivers usually rent the cars or have a profit sharing agreement with a fleet management company.
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black_flag@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
Yeah, that was the big change uber brought. Traditional cabs were leased, and a lot of people do lease they’re cars for uber (though by the year instead of the day) but that’s nothing to do with uber and there’s no fleet.
TheMinions@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
Yes,I use my own car for Uber.
Lemme know if you have any other questions!
mitram@sopuli.xyz 23 hours ago
Are you required to get any special licence? Does your car require some distinctive sign to show that it’s registered in a rideshare platform?
TheMinions@lemmy.dbzer0.com 23 hours ago
No. Just special insurance.
My state requires both a sign with the Uber name and my license plate in the window. These are removable and provided by Uber.
mitram@sopuli.xyz 23 hours ago
Sorry for the interrogation, are you allowed to drive through the bus lanes?
Thank you for helping me deal with my curiosity lol