The drivers get 80% of (gross revenue - $1/ride). The $1 is Uber's wholly-captured surcharge for each trip.
So yes, Uber drivers are similarly on the hook for tax, expenses, and capital depreciation.
So yes, Uber drivers are similarly on the hook for tax, expenses, and capital depreciation.
Passing 80% of the gross receipts (less the $1/ride safe-whatever charge, which I believe is for some sort of insurance policy?) does not seem like they are screwing the drivers to me. It seems like a pretty common split between marketplace/infrastructure providers and suppliers.