"We created a problem and it's our responsibility to fix it," former
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson admitted.
Not long ago, new kinds of jobs appeared: app-based gig work.
They include jobs like dog walking on Rover, Taskrabbit work, DoorDash
food delivery, Uber and Lyft driving.
Lots of people like gig work. It's flexible. You work when you want to
work.
But "workers' rights" activists and governing socialists don't like
that. Gig workers rarely join unions. They don't get a minimum wage.
"Uber and Lyft exploit their workers" is a headline at MS NOW. "We can't ignore it."
The Democratic Socialists said they had a solution. Seattle's city
council imposed a $26 delivery driver minimum wage.
What could go wrong?
https://reason.com/2026/06/24/seattles-sky-high-minimum-wage-for- delivery-drivers-has-been-a-disaster/
On 6/25/2026 10:21 AM, Julian wrote:
"We created a problem and it's our responsibility to fix it," former
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson admitted.
Not long ago, new kinds of jobs appeared: app-based gig work.
They include jobs like dog walking on Rover, Taskrabbit work, DoorDash
food delivery, Uber and Lyft driving.
Lots of people like gig work. It's flexible. You work when you want to
work.
But "workers' rights" activists and governing socialists don't like
that. Gig workers rarely join unions. They don't get a minimum wage.
"Uber and Lyft exploit their workers" is a headline at MS NOW. "We can't
ignore it."
The Democratic Socialists said they had a solution. Seattle's city
council imposed a $26 delivery driver minimum wage.
What could go wrong?
https://reason.com/2026/06/24/seattles-sky-high-minimum-wage-for-
delivery-drivers-has-been-a-disaster/
When I retired, I got tired of hanging around the house texting to chat >rooms, so I signed up with Uber and Lift for ride-sharing part-time.
I worked mostly the South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin during
2015 and the Hilton downtown to the airport run. After one year, minus >expenses, I cleared $33,000 in ride fares and tips.
I loved the work hours flexibility! Be your own boss! The only problem
was I ended up with 150,000 miles on my Chrysler 300S!
On Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:07:24 -0700, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:
On 6/25/2026 10:21 AM, Julian wrote:
"We created a problem and it's our responsibility to fix it," formerWhen I retired, I got tired of hanging around the house texting to chat
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson admitted.
Not long ago, new kinds of jobs appeared: app-based gig work.
They include jobs like dog walking on Rover, Taskrabbit work, DoorDash
food delivery, Uber and Lyft driving.
Lots of people like gig work. It's flexible. You work when you want to
work.
But "workers' rights" activists and governing socialists don't like
that. Gig workers rarely join unions. They don't get a minimum wage.
"Uber and Lyft exploit their workers" is a headline at MS NOW. "We can't >>> ignore it."
The Democratic Socialists said they had a solution. Seattle's city
council imposed a $26 delivery driver minimum wage.
What could go wrong?
https://reason.com/2026/06/24/seattles-sky-high-minimum-wage-for-
delivery-drivers-has-been-a-disaster/
rooms, so I signed up with Uber and Lift for ride-sharing part-time.
I worked mostly the South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin during
2015 and the Hilton downtown to the airport run. After one year, minus
expenses, I cleared $33,000 in ride fares and tips.
So you worked places where are likely to find people with money. Good strategy.
I loved the work hours flexibility! Be your own boss! The only problem
was I ended up with 150,000 miles on my Chrysler 300S!
About the time most american made cars will start needing major
repairs. Or a new car. How far would that 33 thou go? The problem
with jobs where you use your own car is that you won't make enough to
pay for insurance and upkeep and gas in your car. Rotten deal.
I'm going to doubt the "disaster" and "sky high" article. It sounds
too much like rightie dogma. No matter what don't pay a living wage.
Old time taxi drivers did ok. They had a union. Didn't use their own
cars. In those days, you needed to be able to carry around an entire
city map in your head. You could get help from the dispatcher if
necessary, but not too often. I hear uber doesn't hire dispatchers.
I need to go to jungledrums street.
Sure pal. Hop in.
On 6/26/2026 6:53 AM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
On Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:07:24 -0700, Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:
On 6/25/2026 10:21 AM, Julian wrote:
"We created a problem and it's our responsibility to fix it," formerWhen I retired, I got tired of hanging around the house texting to chat
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson admitted.
Not long ago, new kinds of jobs appeared: app-based gig work.
They include jobs like dog walking on Rover, Taskrabbit work, DoorDash >>>> food delivery, Uber and Lyft driving.
Lots of people like gig work. It's flexible. You work when you want to >>>> work.
But "workers' rights" activists and governing socialists don't like
that. Gig workers rarely join unions. They don't get a minimum wage.
"Uber and Lyft exploit their workers" is a headline at MS NOW. "We can't >>>> ignore it."
The Democratic Socialists said they had a solution. Seattle's city
council imposed a $26 delivery driver minimum wage.
What could go wrong?
https://reason.com/2026/06/24/seattles-sky-high-minimum-wage-for-
delivery-drivers-has-been-a-disaster/
rooms, so I signed up with Uber and Lift for ride-sharing part-time.
I worked mostly the South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin during
2015 and the Hilton downtown to the airport run. After one year, minus
expenses, I cleared $33,000 in ride fares and tips.
So you worked places where are likely to find people with money. Good
strategy.
I loved the work hours flexibility! Be your own boss! The only problem
was I ended up with 150,000 miles on my Chrysler 300S!
About the time most american made cars will start needing major
repairs. Or a new car. How far would that 33 thou go? The problem
with jobs where you use your own car is that you won't make enough to
pay for insurance and upkeep and gas in your car. Rotten deal.
I'm going to doubt the "disaster" and "sky high" article. It sounds
too much like rightie dogma. No matter what don't pay a living wage.
Old time taxi drivers did ok. They had a union. Didn't use their own
cars. In those days, you needed to be able to carry around an entire
city map in your head. You could get help from the dispatcher if
necessary, but not too often. I hear uber doesn't hire dispatchers.
I need to go to jungledrums street.
Sure pal. Hop in.
There's nothing quite like a hungry Uber or Lift driver. YMMV.
Only the skilled need apply. That's where location rules. When I worked
the music venues I made out like a bandit. But, the main thing most
drivers told me is that they loved the flexible hours.
If were to drive in The City, I'd choose a Toyota Camry Hybrid.
Apparently, according to reports on Facebook SF Drivers - business is >booming at Levi' Stadium for the World Cup, especially if you drive am >8-passeger Cadillac Escapade!
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