The independent workforce saw a 34% increase in workers in 2021.

Ride-hailing drivers have given up other gig work for Uber, owing to the host of benefits they get like higher pay, flexibility, and increased family time.

As gig work continues to rise in popularity across the country, ride-hailing services like Uber have earned the support of many who rate their experiences driving as overwhelmingly positive.

Respect between gig economy drivers and their customers is a two-way street.