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• she said, per FOX Atlanta.An Uber spokesperson defended the company's policy towards rideshare drivers' pay, saying some drivers can earn more than $30 per hour..
• The drivers wanted to make it difficult for travelers visiting loved ones for the holidays to find a ride from the airport to send a message to the rideshare companies that drivers need higher wages..
• "Upfront pay is the fare drivers are paid for each ride, which can be viewed before the driver accepts it, the Lyft spokesperson said..
• "Last year, we introduced Upfront Pay in Georgia and across the country, which shows drivers ride information and what they’ll earn before accepting a ride..
• (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / Getty Images)A Lyft spokesperson said drivers are paid three different ways: upfront pay, tips and bonuses..
• The fare is based on several factors, including the estimated time and distance to complete the ride, as well as demand for rides in the area and other market factors.Drivers can also keep the entirety of the tips passengers give, according to the Lyft spokesperson..