The Georgetown study noted some drivers fear for their safety.
By Justin Wm. Moyer Justin Wm. Moyer Reporter covering breaking news Email Bio Follow April 18 at 6:00 AM A Georgetown University study of 40 Uber drivers in the D.C. region released Thursday found some thought the work “unsustainable,” with one-third reporting assaults or safety concerns and saying they went into debt to drive on the platform.
The study said 33 percent of drivers fell into a “debt trap” working for Uber, taking on debt to drive. One driver said he took out a $35,000 loan to buy a Lincoln Town Car in 2012 after being approved to drive for Uber Black, and initially earned more than he did driving a taxi. After Uber changed its policy about how old cars could be in this elite fleet, his car no longer qualified, and he went bankrupt, the study said.
“The debt trap and slippery wage mean that the Uber workplace resembles a casino where drivers must pay-to-play the game of work,” the study said. It added: “Drivers spoke with us about falling asleep at the wheel, constant exhaustion, and the worry of finding a safe place to urinate. The work was draining, unsustainable, and, for many, a challenge to their well-being.”
Uber also noted that there are now thousands of drivers who work for the service in the D.C. area and that those interviewed for the study represent only a small portion.The study recommended establishing a publicly funded commission to study ride-hailing companies and their effects on workers and the region. It also said companies should provide data to the city about their services, including the number of drivers and how much the average driver earns.
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