Uber and Lyft drivers weigh risk of safety against paycheque

A study to be published Friday shows that more than half of ride-hailing drivers said they were now 'very concerned' about reduced earnings as a result of the virus and 41% said they’ve modified their driving strategy as a result. — Sipa USA/TNS

Many Lyft Inc and Uber Technologies Inc drivers have seen a bump in business from the spreading Covid-19, but they’re also weighing the risks of staying safe versus continuing to earn a paycheque.

A study to be published Friday shows that more than half of ride-hailing drivers said they were now "very concerned” about reduced earnings as a result of the virus and 41% said they’ve modified their driving strategy as a result. These changes include reducing hours, refusing airport rides and halting driving entirely.