Matt McFarland writes on cnn.com: “Need to make more cash? Usually, getting older does the trick. However one thing curious is taking part in out within the ridesharing world. A new survey finds that the youthful an Uber or Lyft driver is, the extra they report making. Drivers over the age of 61 reported making the least quantity per hour, $14.57. The best earners have been folks between 18 and 30, who pulled in $17.98 an hour. The survey was carried out by Harry Campbell, who runs a preferred ridesharing weblog, The Rideshare Man. He surveyed 1,150 drivers who subscribe to his electronic mail record. Uber and Lyft don’t pay completely different charges relying on a driver’s age. The hole in earnings emerges primarily based on what number of rides a driver can pack in an hour, and if they’re benefiting from surge pricing and bonuses. For instance, ridesharing firms generally provide incentives if a driver picks up passengers in a preferred neighborhood throughout a sure timeframe. Driving on Friday and Saturday evenings is very profitable, in response to Campbell, however some older drivers could not wish to work such a late shift. Youthful drivers usually have a neater time mastering the expertise side of the job, in addition to the bodily calls for.” (cnn.com)