<p>In this episode of the Daily Drive, I respond to a great video from Chris over at The Rideshare Guy where he argues that Uber and Lyft should go back to a simple rate card—time and distance.And honestly… I agree.Daily Drive 2223Watch Chris&#39;s video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhz19wpvk4U">   • Uber &amp; Lyft’s BIGGEST Problem And It’s Get...  </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PzaEntertainment">‪</a></p><p>But I also think it’s not that simple.Chris lays out the problem clearly: upfront pricing is opaque, inconsistent, and often feels unfair to drivers. His solution? Keep it simple—time and distance. In this video, I push back—not because I disagree, but because I think we need to consider the full picture.Not all cities are the same.Not all cars are the same.Not all drivers are the same.And most importantly… not all rides are the same.So what happens if we actually go back to a flat rate card?Do we fix the problem… or create new ones?And what if the real solution isn’t simplicity—but control?👉 My take: let drivers set their own rates inside the app.⸻💬 What do you think?Do you want a rate card?Do you prefer upfront pricing?Or should drivers set their own rates?Let me know in the comments.⸻About the Daily DriveThe Daily Drive is a podcast from Uber driver Levi Spires about rideshare driving, the gig economy, life between rides, and the conversations that happen in the back seat.</p>