Driver + Customer Stories
Californians collectively want to protect the ability of app-based rideshare and delivery drivers to remain independent contractors, while improving the quality of app-based work with new benefits and protections. Hear from real drivers and voters on why they want to protect independent app-based work and Prop 22.
Video Testimonials
Driver Stories
App-based driving helps me keep a roof over my head and even food in my tummy. My full-time job unfortunately helps only with my bills and school expenses. I am currently going to school, working a full-time job and on my days off, I am making my rent money as well as my groceries money for the month. I tried looking for a part time job however no other job like app-based driving allows me to be independent and work the hours I want or even work longer shifts if I want to make more. Bottom line is that I would not survive in California without this opportunity to make ends meet and survive. I broke down one day because I saw a man on the street and just like he is struggling, I too am struggling in a very different way – just to keep afloat in this expensive rising economy. If it were not for this opportunity to make money, I’d be on the streets too…
Eimy A.
Uber Eats • Uber
App-based delivery jobs are how I support my family of five. I don’t know many jobs out there that would provide an income to a non-college grad that could support a family of five. I am an independent contractor, delivering for no less than five different apps in a single day. I like the independent contractor status because I don’t have to take every job offered and can start or stop working anytime I like.
James M.
Uber Eats • DoorDash • Postmates
I was retired for over ten years, living off my pension. Most of my time was spent caring for an elderly parent and now caring for a disabled family member. I was not old enough for Social Security when I retired, so I had to pay for my medical and other expenses. The flexibility of working during usual hours has allowed me to have the money I need and stop working to be there when my family needs me. Working app-based jobs, I have worked so many schedules and direct dates. The money is great and I love the jobs.
Ivy S.
Uber Eats • DoorDash • Postmates • Lyft • Uber• Instacart
Hello, I am a retired mechanic of 40 years. I had to stop working because of injuries. Working with food delivery and rideshare has saved my life pretty much. It would’ve been next to impossible to train for a different career while still having to pay my bills. I may have ended up living on the street. In fact, if you get rid of Proposition 22, I believe there will be thousands if not more, becoming homeless. I am currently working full-time with rideshare and food delivery and making very good money. I feel blessed. I fully support Proposition 22. This has helped so many gig workers in California and if it goes away, so does millions of jobs. I don’t feel people will still be able to make enough money if we were to become employees instead of independent contractors. Please support Proposition 22! Thank you!
Todd W.
Uber Eats • DoorDash
I work as a teaching assistant, and I love it, but this doesn’t help me with all my expenses, especially for rent. So Instacart is helping because I can do it on my own hours and during summer vacation. Working with Instacart helps people that don’t have the means to go out and do there own groceries. It saves them also a lot of time.
Maribel G.
Instacart
Prop 22 has been a great help to me and my family. My regular job is only for three days a week and makes financial obligations difficult to meet. This job as a food delivery driver under Prop 22 allows me to have the chance to earn on my time and helps me with my bills. It would only cause more hardship to us who are depending on Prop 22.
Ronda M.
Uber Eats • Postmates
I am a retired senior who needed to remain connected to people and have the ability to pay bills. The flexibility helps me to work three days a week 5-6 hours a day, to pay for bills. Still being connected to people also helps me socially.
Gretchen W.
Lyft
App-based driving helps me keep a roof over my head and even food in my tummy. My full-time job unfortunately helps only with my bills and school expenses. I am currently going to school, working a full-time job and on my days off, I am making my rent money as well as my groceries money for the month. I tried looking for a part time job however no other job like app-based driving allows me to be independent and work the hours I want or even work longer shifts if I want to make more. Bottom line is that I would not survive in California without this opportunity to make ends meet and survive. I broke down one day because I saw a man on the street and just like he is struggling, I too am struggling in a very different way – just to keep afloat in this expensive rising economy. If it were not for this opportunity to make money, I’d be on the streets too…
Eimy A.
Uber Eats • Uber
App-based delivery jobs are how I support my family of five. I don’t know many jobs out there that would provide an income to a non-college grad that could support a family of five. I am an independent contractor, delivering for no less than five different apps in a single day. I like the independent contractor status because I don’t have to take every job offered and can start or stop working anytime I like.
James M.
Uber Eats • DoorDash • Postmates
I was retired for over ten years, living off my pension. Most of my time was spent caring for an elderly parent and now caring for a disabled family member. I was not old enough for Social Security when I retired, so I had to pay for my medical and other expenses. The flexibility of working during usual hours has allowed me to have the money I need and stop working to be there when my family needs me. Working app-based jobs, I have worked so many schedules and direct dates. The money is great and I love the jobs.
Ivy S.
Uber Eats • DoorDash • Postmates • Lyft • Uber• Instacart
Hello, I am a retired mechanic of 40 years. I had to stop working because of injuries. Working with food delivery and rideshare has saved my life pretty much. It would’ve been next to impossible to train for a different career while still having to pay my bills. I may have ended up living on the street. In fact, if you get rid of Proposition 22, I believe there will be thousands if not more, becoming homeless. I am currently working full-time with rideshare and food delivery and making very good money. I feel blessed. I fully support Proposition 22. This has helped so many gig workers in California and if it goes away, so does millions of jobs. I don’t feel people will still be able to make enough money if we were to become employees instead of independent contractors. Please support Proposition 22! Thank you!
Todd W.
Uber Eats • DoorDash
I work as a teaching assistant, and I love it, but this doesn’t help me with all my expenses, especially for rent. So Instacart is helping because I can do it on my own hours and during summer vacation. Working with Instacart helps people that don’t have the means to go out and do there own groceries. It saves them also a lot of time.
Maribel G.
Instacart
Prop 22 has been a great help to me and my family. My regular job is only for three days a week and makes financial obligations difficult to meet. This job as a food delivery driver under Prop 22 allows me to have the chance to earn on my time and helps me with my bills. It would only cause more hardship to us who are depending on Prop 22.
Ronda M.
Uber Eats • Postmates
I am a retired senior who needed to remain connected to people and have the ability to pay bills. The flexibility helps me to work three days a week 5-6 hours a day, to pay for bills. Still being connected to people also helps me socially.
Gretchen W.
Lyft