The Truth About Rideshare Driver Pay in NYC
The Truth About Rideshare Driver Pay in New York CityAs Gas prices, Insurance and other Costs Skyrocket, Rideshare Drivers Struggle to Get By in New York City
IDG member and Queens-based Uber and Lyft driver Anup Baniya opened his home — and his tax filings — to the New York Times to expose a reality most riders never see:
About half of every fare never even reaches the driver.
After Uber and Lyft’s cut, government fees, and basic expenses, Anup’s take home pay was just $25,000 last year — working full-time.
He’s a father, a husband, and one of thousands of drivers keeping New York City moving, yet still struggling to make ends meet.
This isn’t just Anup’s story. This is the reality for drivers across New York City. It’s the system.
If NYC doesn’t work for working people, it doesn’t work at all. Rideshare drivers deserve fair pay and stability — and IDG is fighting to make that happen. Thank you to Anup and his family for helping in the fight!
