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The Hidden Hours: Unpacking P1, P2, and P3 Time in the Gig Economy – Ep 5
08/15/2025
The Hidden Hours: Unpacking P1, P2, and P3 Time in the Gig Economy – Ep 5
You see the ads: "Earn $X per hour driving for Uber!" But what does that hourly rate really account for? Alex and Matt dissect the industry's "P1, P2, P3" time classifications, revealing how companies like Uber and Lyft categorize and compensate drivers for different phases of their work. They unpack how "online" (P1), "en route" (P2), and "with passenger" (P3) time are defined and, crucially, how the exclusion of P1 time from advertised wages and minimum pay settlements can significantly impact driver earnings. Discover how this classification can lead to misleading income claims and lower-than-expected take-home pay for drivers, and how it plays a crucial role in legal battles and policy decisions. Is the way ridehail companies account for driver time a matter of operational efficiency or a systemic undervaluing of their labor? Connect with Matt Schumwinger: Follow Big Lake Data:
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