Toronto rideshare drivers net median hourly wage of $6: report

Toronto rideshare drivers net median hourly wage of $6: report

December 3, 2024 10:51 pm EST.

A report from the city of Toronto finds that in 2024 rideshare drivers earned a median hourly wage of $6 after expenses when accounting for time spent on the platform. Michelle Mackey has how the city hopes to boost earnings.

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