Rideshare and app-based drivers gathered at Waterfront Park to call attention to falling net earnings and rising operating costs. The event brought drivers together to speak publicly about fuel, insurance, maintenance, unpaid pickup time, and the lack of transparency in platform pricing.
What drivers requested
- A compensation standard of $1.40 per mile and $0.45 per minute.
- A $15 net minimum for trips to and from San Diego International Airport.
- Greater transparency about passenger fares and driver compensation.
- Fair deactivation procedures and stronger safety protections.
The demonstration was organized by San Diego Drivers United, an independent driver-led nonprofit. The objective was to document driver experiences, raise public awareness, and ask local leaders to support practical transportation reforms.
Our position: Drivers should be able to understand what a trip pays before accepting it and should receive compensation that reflects time, mileage, and operating expenses.
Media coverage: Read the original CBS 8 report.
