The driver take should be 75-80% of the fare. They’re using their vehicle, fuel, maintenance, insurance, car washes, etc., and assuming all risk. And ofc their most valuable asset, their time. Uber and Lyft are not running efficiently. Their cut, as middleman and matchmaker should be capped. If they can’t operate within that margin, then either their costs are too high or they’re not charging enough. Because what’s happening now looks like exploitation. They are taking advantage of workers who don’t understand the true costs or risks. And while Uber and LYFT are taking way too much, drivers have some responsibilities to know their numbers too. If your cost per mile is too high, gig work may not be for you. Many drivers don’t realize they are literally PAYING TO WORK on the platforms. As @sergioaved puts it, they’re using their car as an ATM. They’re essentially taking a payday loan from the car’s value and accelerating the depreciation. Many drivers also have no idea they’re on the hook for a ludicrous $2,500 deductible in the event of an accident. Or that they MAY NOT EVEN BE COVERED depending on what “period” they’re in or if they have the proper “rideshare endorsement”on their policy. If drivers understood this, many would likely stop working the apps and the market would have to adjust accordingly.