Uber has been taking advantage of their drivers the so called "partners". Little by little increasing their fees and lowering drivers rate. Some people might be doing it as an extra income which they wouldn't do it if they weren't in need for more money to help them get by or even live a little of a better life. On the other hand it's the only source of income for other people due to the flexibility of the job or for whatever reason. Either way we as drivers spend more money on fuel more than what we would normally use for a regular full time job back and forth which we don't get compensated for and that has to come out of that little paycheck from uber. Second, lots of time and gas can be wasted between rides. Wasted time when riders ask to wait for them before or after pick up or when a trip take us to nowhere, where there is no riders and we have to drive all the way back (only us/drivers covering that cost) to where we can get requests. Another thing is, the impact of the continuous use of our cars that degrades its value over much shorter period of time. Doors being slammed, seats getting worn out especially if they're leather seats, interior damages of use over time where it's a cost. Last but not least, taxes. 100% of the earning from uber is taxable and to avoid owing the IRS tax money that we don't have. Taxes need to be collected from every week earning to be set aside. So the point is, this earnings does not come out of doing nothing but driving. No!! All of the above is invested without worth and this is what most of us/drivers face. So at the end is NOT worth it for drivers but well worth it for uber and that's what we should fight for. A fair share that makes us earn fairly as partners and not as drivers. So Uber, as your partners (independent contractors) we demand an earnings negotiation deal or you will lose your partnership with us. Demands of earnings, rates, and conditions: - 20% Uber fee for all drivers including new sign ups - Increase mileage/minute rate to 85 cent per mile, 15 cent per minute and $1.10 base fare - Flat charge of 6 dollars (safe ride fee not included) for trips of four miles or less. - The basic rate to be added to the flat charge if the trip exceeded the estimated miles and/or duration of the trip upon the rider request (ex. extra stop or wait time) or due to traffic. - Provide the riders variety of routes (if possible) to choose from for their convenience (to avoid complains about the route or tolls) in which the driver will be provided with. - Provide drivers with rides within 5 minutes distance (free of charge) of their location (if applicable). Riders can wait for a closer drivers within 5 minutes distance of their location, or can accept a charge of 15 cent per minute for drivers out of the 5 minutes range. The first 5 minutes remain free of charge then the 15 cent per minute will be applied to the remaining time till arrived, upon the rider acceptance. - End surge charge as a courtesy to our riders to gain their loyalty and as a result for having higher number of partners due to the higher income earning. Thank you