{"id":505509,"date":"2026-10-23T16:24:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T16:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/505509\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T16:24:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T16:24:07","slug":"new-report-explores-waymos-impact-on-la-uber-lyft-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/505509\/","title":{"rendered":"New Report Explores Waymo’s Impact on LA Uber, Lyft Drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The introduction of Waymo’s autonomous vehicles in Los Angeles has significantly impacted ride-hailing drivers, according to a new report by Gridwise<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The analysis shows that drivers’ total work hours in L.A. fell by 17.8%, and their quarterly pay dropped by 14.7% when comparing the second quarter of 2024 to the same period in 2026. Despite this, drivers’ pay per trip and per hour increased on average.<\/p>\n

LAist reports<\/a> that about 900 Waymo vehicles are currently operating on L.A.’s roads. The presence of these autonomous vehicles is reshaping the economics for Uber and Lyft drivers in the area. Brandon Sellers, Gridwise\u2019s vice president of marketing, noted that the results in California might indicate what other markets could experience as autonomous vehicles roll out.<\/p>\n

Concerns among human drivers include safety and the future of their roles as more autonomous vehicles hit the streets. Sellers emphasized the importance of platforms and ecosystem players helping drivers understand their next steps in this evolving landscape.<\/p>\n

In cities without autonomous vehicles, both work hours and drivers\u2019 quarterly pay increased, highlighting the unique impact of autonomous vehicles in L.A. A Business Insider article<\/a> noted that Waymo accounted for 15% of gross bookings in Los Angeles and San Francisco in June. This share is significant enough to affect human drivers, although it may not result in immediate job losses due to the flexible nature of driver supply.<\/p>\n

Uber and Lyft are also adapting to this new competition. Uber plans to add autonomous vehicles to its fleet through partnerships with companies like Amazon\u2019s Zoox. Lyft CEO David Risher mentioned that the future of ride-hailing is likely to be hybrid, with both human and autonomous drivers.<\/p>\n

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