Documents show that Lyft pays less per mile to drivers who rent a car via Lyft's Express Drive than those with their own car; Lyft blames the cost of insurance
it was also his home. And Lyft was asking for it back. https://www.latimes.com/... Laura J. Nelson / @laura_nelson : Important story by @JMBooyah about drivers who rent their cars through Lyft, paying more per week than they would with other rental companies, and earning less per mile than other Lyft drivers. Sometimes, these drivers end up sleeping in their cars, too. https://www.latimes.com/... Johana Bhuiyan / @jmbooyah : There are drivers who've found Express Drive to be a good solution. ESP those we spoke to who use it instead of their own car. But at least 2 cautioned it is designed for those who are able to work full time to earn ride bonuses that help cut down on rent https://www.latimes.com/... Johana Bhuiyan / @jmbooyah : Lyft says the higher weekly rent (has gone up in recent months) & cuts to per-mile rate is due to insurance costs. But the company tells drivers its weekly rent “covers” and “includes” insurance. https://www.latimes.com/... Shelby Grad / @shelbygrad : Important story by @JMBooyah and a reminder of the price people pay for cheap things: Lower pay and higher costs: The downside of Lyft's car rental program https://www.latimes.com/... @latimes : Lyft and Uber have tried to expand their fleets of drivers by recruiting workers with vehicles that wouldn't pass company requirements — and drivers who don't have a car at all. https://www.latimes.com/... @latimes : Lyft requires drivers provide at least 20 rides a week to keep the car. For those who rely on the car for a place to sleep, the threat of losing their roof due to illness or a family emergency is daunting. https://www.latimes.com/... https://twitter.com/... Johana Bhuiyan / @jmbooyah : Lyft drivers who rent a car through the company also follow more rules than other Lyft drivers have to. That includes a 20 ride a week minimum requirement & a ban on driving for any other service. Lyft says that's due to their partners' rules. https://www.latimes.com/... Johana Bhuiyan / @jmbooyah : Some struggling drivers who turn to the program for a solution say it hasn't helped them get on their feet. Lyft concedes the program isn't for every1 & drivers can give back the car after 7 days. That's not always an option if the car doubles as shelter. https://www.latimes.com/...