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The study looked at UberX and UberBLACK drivers for the month of October 2014, compared to Occupational Employment Statistics for taxi drivers and Chauffeurs in May 2013 (the most recently available data). Chicago Uber drivers make over $4/hour more than taxi drivers, the study found.The data however doesn't take into account driver expenses, which are not reimbursed by Uber, and it appears the taxi driver data does not account for tips.n Chicago, Uber's cheapest city, low Uber fares have the taxi industry up in arms as people flock to the ridesharing giant. In fact, Uber says it does more than 2 million rides in Chicagoland each month.
What Uber says. Uber spokesman Xavier Van Chau told Metro UberX drivers in Toronto earn an average of $23/hour; thatâs after the company collects its 20 per cent cut and $1.50 âSafe Ridesâ fee. UberX drivers reportedly earned more than $50 million last year, providing a total of 4.4 million trips.or UberX drivers, thatâs an average cost of $4.17 per trip. UberX drivers earning more than $30,000 per year are obligated to pay HST. Based on the average fare, thatâs $1.48 per trip. Uber claims every ride is backed by $5 million of commercial auto insurance.