How Rideshare Driver Cooperatives Work
A rideshare cooperative is a business owned by members. In a driver-owned co-op, participating drivers can have a say in decisions under the co-op’s operating rules.
Look at who owns and runs the business
A driver co-op may operate a dispatch service or focus on a specific type of ride. Membership, voting and payment arrangements come from that cooperative’s rules.
A union represents workers in dealings with one or more companies. A driver-owned cooperative operates a business. The Drivers Cooperative in New York City is one example of a driver-owned model. Its website describes how the organization works.
Check the practical terms
Find out whether the organization operates where you drive and what trips are available. Ask about membership costs, driver pay, insurance and your role in decisions. Review the written rules before applying.
Compare realistic trip availability and the time you expect to spend online. Drivers in the RideWage community can discuss the checks they make when considering another way to get rides.