The phantom numbers of Uber’s union critics
And an exception he must be. As Ian Adams, Senior Fellow at the R Street Institute, told this writer, “While Mr. Gobena’s situation is unfortunate, it is also the exception. Independent contractors across the nation drive for TNCs and enjoy both the flexibility and the compensation necessary to make it worth their while.”
“While the way in which Mr. Gobena arrives at his specific $3 per/hour figure is hard to understand,” Adams said, “like any contractor, his success is a combination of the rate he is willing to work for and the expenses that he is willing to incur. His choice of vehicle, financing, and insurance, to name a few variables, are all factors that contribute to his bottom line.”
