It's built on the backs of the drivers, and their willingness to expose themselves:
https://www.quora.com/How-much-money-does-an-average-Uber-or...
(Not unlike freelance programming marketplaces.)
https://www.quora.com/How-much-money-does-an-average-Uber-or...
(Not unlike freelance programming marketplaces.)
A car is something almost everyone needs. He's going to end up factoring it into his hourly wage and then getting a car for free.
b. the amount you drive even with a lengthy commute is nowhere close to what a person driving 8 hours a day 5+ days a week does. the amount you spend on gas alone is huge never mind maintenance and having the right insurance for driving that many miles (many drivers don't and can get totally screwed over if anything happens and the insurance company finds out they don't have the right coverage).