Study suggests most Uber, Lyft drivers in Seattle not poorly paid

The Cornell University study comes as lawmakers in several US cities and states debate the future of the gig economy and whether workers should be treated as employees rather than independent contractors. — Reuters

Most ride-hail workers in Seattle are part-time drivers whose earnings are roughly in line with the city's median, a study of data provided by Uber and Lyft showed, defying some perceptions of drivers working full-time for little pay.

The Cornell University study, published on July 6, comes as lawmakers in several US cities and states debate the future of the gig economy and whether workers should be treated as employees rather than independent contractors.