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The Math Behind Keeping Your Full Fare: What Gig Apps Don’t Want You to Know

If you’ve ever wrapped a long shift and looked at your payout with confusion—or frustration—you’re not alone. Riders are paying more than ever, but your cut keeps shrinking.

At Hum, we think it’s time to expose the truth.
Let’s do the math—and show you exactly what you’re losing (and what you could be keeping).

How Much Are Gig Apps Really Taking?

Let’s break down a common scenario. A passenger takes a trip with a total fare of $56.42. Here’s how that’s split up:

Platform Passenger Fare Driver Take-Home Platform Cut
Uber $56.42 $23.72 $32.70
Lyft $56.42 $25.89 $30.53
Hum $45.14 $45.14 $0

Yes, Uber and Lyft charge the rider more—and still pay the driver less. That’s over 50% of the fare going to the platform.

With Hum, the fare is lower for riders—and you keep every penny.

The Cost of Being Underpaid Adds Up Fast

Assume you give 10 rides/day, 5 days a week:

  • Uber: $237/day
  • Lyft: $258/day
  • Hum: $451/day

That’s a $213–$228 difference per day. Multiply that monthly or annually, and you’re missing out on tens of thousands of dollars in lost income by sticking with gig apps.

The Gig Platform Playbook

Uber and Lyft operate on a strategy of:

  • High rider prices
  • Low driver pay
  • No transparency

Their platforms are designed to keep you dependent, and in the dark. They “adjust” fares dynamically, and offer confusing incentives to control your behavior—while continuing to extract value from your labor.

The Hum Advantage: Transparency + Ownership

With Hum:

✅ You keep 100% of the fare
✅ You see exactly what the rider pays
✅ You can be rebooked directly by passengers
✅ You build a loyal rider base and real income

Hum charges no commission on your earnings. The only added cost is a small rider-side insurance fee—not taken from you.

Platform Rider Pays Driver Gets Platform Cut Rider Wins? Driver Wins?
Uber $56.42 $23.72 $32.70 ❌ (High price) ❌ (Low pay)
Lyft $56.42 $25.89 $30.53
Hum $45.14 $45.14 $0 ✅ (Lower fare) ✅ (Full pay)

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