{"id":12789,"date":"2017-08-17T11:43:31","date_gmt":"2017-08-17T16:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/?p=12789"},"modified":"2025-03-11T11:02:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:02:49","slug":"rideshare-drivers-pushing-limits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/blogs\/rideshare-drivers-are-pushing-their-limits","title":{"rendered":"Why Some Rideshare Drivers Are Pushing Their Limits"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\tCommercial vehicle drivers adhere to \u201cHours of Service\u201d laws that dictate how many hours they can legally drive in a day. These laws were enacted to make sure that drivers aren\u2019t fatigued when behind the wheel. They are important because driving while fatigued can make a driver more prone to error; some studies suggest<\/a> that drowsy driving is comparable to drunk driving when it comes to impairing driver performance.<\/p>

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With the emergence of the ridesharing services Uber and Lyft, both of which operate in Houston, the accepted norms and standards that govern conventional transportation workers do not apply to a growing subset of \u201cprofessional\u201d drivers. Uber and Lyft drivers aren\u2019t vetted or trained like their CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle) driver counterparts that have a special type of driver\u2019s license. They are also not subject to the same laws. As ridesharing apps increase in popularity and more people look to driving to supplement their income, a lack of standards could prove to be dangerous for everyone on our roads.<\/p>\n

The Wild West of Ridesharing Oversight<\/h2>\n

Uber doesn\u2019t place a limit on how many hours a driver can work. Making matters worse, there are periods when fares spike, giving drivers incentives to keep driving well past a point that they would otherwise take a break. USA Today<\/a> reported a story about a driver who drove 20 hours straight because his hourly rate inexplicably jumped from $8 to $20 and he felt compelled to take advantage of it.<\/p>\n

The USA Today\u2019s story might be more common than people would like to believe. For drivers who rely exclusively on income from ridesharing services, a 16-hour shift during peak fares might be the only way to pay the bills. These grueling shifts force drivers to rely heavily on caffeine and push their bodies well beyond their limits.<\/p>\n

Uber\u2019s rival, Lyft, conversely, does put a limit on how many consecutive hours a worker can drive. After 14 hours, the app shuts down and a driver can\u2019t begin working again until six hours of time off. However, even with that limit, Lyft drivers are allowed four more hours on the road per day than passenger-carrying commercial vehicle drivers<\/a>. Federal law says that no passenger-carrying commercial vehicle driver can drive for more than 10 hours a day, but rideshare companies don\u2019t have to abide by those same laws.<\/p>\n

A Lure to Rideshare, Despite the Risks<\/h2>\n

People who use rideshare apps are drawn to the convenience and speed of the service. Drivers are drawn to the opportunity to make money on the side and set their own hours. But the inherent problems that accompany these types of services present serious risks for both passengers and drivers. No one wants to drive for 16 hours straight just to pay their bills, and no one wants to hail a ride in a vehicle being driven by someone who is completely exhausted from a 14-hour stint of driving.<\/p>\n

Drowsy driving is a serious problem on our roads.<\/strong> There is a good reason that federal law limits the number of hours a professional driver can work in each day. After driving several hours straight, drivers can become distracted, lose focus, and be much more prone to error.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been injured in a crash<\/a> involving a fatigued driver, you shouldn\u2019t have to pay the costs associated with your injury. At the accident and injury law office of Terry Bryant<\/a>, we have years of experience getting our clients the compensation they deserve.<\/p>\n

To schedule a free consultation with the accident and injury law office of Terry Bryant, contact us today by filling out our online contact form or giving us a call at 1 (800) 444-5000 or locally in the Houston area at (713) 973-8888.\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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