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Uber, Lyft drivers in Portland not all sold on minimum-wage referendum

Por: Portland Press Herald Nation October 29, 2022

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Uber driver Cathy Goodwin, 63, of Turner, waits at the Portland International Jetport for passengers seeking a ride last week.  Sofia Aldinio/ Staff Photographer Cathy Goodwin has been an Uber driver for about five years. She enjoys the flexible hours and chatting with customers. And she makes OK money. But the job isn’t easy. Goodwin spends a lot of hours behind the wheel, commuting from Turner to Portland, where there’s more demand.... + full article



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