Unethical, motivated by the bottom line and nothing else - Director Lyft Employee Review

1.0
1 Mar 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The salary is good because they're paying for your soul

Cons

I worked there when John Zimmer was leading. I experienced unclear job roles, apparent favoritism, and a lack of interest in the humanity of employees or drivers, which dramatically impacted team dynamics and my own well-being. My own manager left 5 days after I was hired and apologized for leaving me in this role. Recognizing and valuing the human aspect of drivers and employees could significantly enhance the company's reputation and workplace culture.

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5.0
21 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Meaningful projects. Good science community environment. Good work life balance.

Cons

Company's primary focus is still on ride-sharing business so stock price does not go up.

2.0
30 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Discovering parts of Las Vegas I wouldn't normally visit. Meeting nice people from all over the Valley and the world.

Cons

With the price of gas right now, my pay for using a mid-sized vehicle averaged out to $8 per hour (before taxes), even after 3 "bonuses." This is less than the Nevada minimum wage of $12. Regardless of what the app tells you, Lyft takes about 2/3 of the earnings for each ride, charging both for the rental and extra fees they claim have to do with the cost of car maintenance. Not sure why maintenance and everyday wear wouldn't be handled by Hertz as a normal part of their fleet ownership, as it would with any other rental. Indeed, if you're doing the Express Driver program, you have to take the car for service after getting a voucher from Hertz. On a different note, the number of riders with no picture or fake names is really high in Las Vegas compared to other places where I've driven. This issue has become a safety concern.

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