Uber vs Lyft: Which Pays More
Working guide
What drivers actually compare week to week in NYC.
Use this checklist to compare net results instead of just app screenshots.
What to compare
- Total online hours and active trip hours
- Gross payouts before expenses
- Net after tolls, charging, insurance, and maintenance
- Bonuses and incentive reliability over 4 week averages
Driver reality checks
- Do not compare one surge day versus normal weekdays
- Airport queue wait time can erase surge gains
- Short trip volume can beat long trip deadhead miles