Why the FTC Needs to Investigate Uber’s Anti-Competitive Practices

Is Uber squeezing its drivers? This blog post dives into a YouTube video by Len Sherman, a professor who argues that the FTC needs to investigate Uber’s anti-competitive practices.

Key points:

• Uber may be manipulating driver pay through a complex system that only counts “active hours” towards minimum wage requirements.
• Drivers may be spending a significant amount of time waiting for rides without being compensated.
• This could result in drivers earning less than minimum wage despite Uber meeting the average active hour pay standard.
• Uber may be strategically offering lower paying trips to drivers who are close to reaching the minimum pay threshold.
• These practices could be a way for Uber to minimize labor costs.

• The blog post encourages readers to share the information and urge the FTC to investigate Uber’s business practices.

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