He Keeps Driving For Lyft 'Because People Need Us'

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Many Lyft and Uber drivers have given up on driving, because they aren't making enough money to take the risk of potentially exposing themselves to the coronavirus. Jerome Gage is still at it.

Jerome Gage, a Lyft driver in Torrance, Calif., has been joining protests urging the ride-hailing companies to treat workers better.Jerome Gage, a Lyft driver in Torrance, Calif., has been joining protests urging the ride-hailing companies to treat workers better.Jerome Gage is one of those rare Lyft drivers still on the road these days, mask securely in place. He says that surprises some passengers.

Many Lyft and Uber drivers have given up on driving, because they aren't making enough money to take the risk of potentially exposing themselves to the virus.Faces Of The Coronavirus RecessionThe companies have been slow to provide promised protective gear — even in cities like Los Angeles, where the mayor has ordered companies to supply essential workers with free masks.

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