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Drivers, who previously earned between $2,000 and $3,000 weekly for about 40 hours of work, now find that their earnings are steadily declining. They spend more time waiting for profitable rides, and many are forced to cherry-pick higher-paying trips to make ends meet. This increased competition results in less efficiency—drivers often spend significant unpaid time idling, monitoring apps, or navigating low-demand periods, which sharply reduces their effective hourly wage.