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Interestingly, this new approach seems to mirror DoorDash's "Earn by Time" feature, with a couple of key differences: Uber Eats’ hourly pay is noticeably higher, but DoorDash is transparent about its intention to ensure drivers are compensated fairly for delivering orders that might not include tips. Uber, on the other hand, leaves drivers to speculate on their pay structure’s fairness.
The Experiment
To investigate how this new pay model works, the narrator decided to drive for eight straight hours. He set out to answer three pressing questions:
Does Uber Eats prioritize low-paying orders under its new structure?
Will drivers receive fewer orders to maintain a low active time?
Most importantly, how much can drivers expect to earn with this new system?