I quit driving for Uber after I got a full-time finance job. Ride-hailing took more unpaid work than it used to.

James Howe got a full-time job in finance and hasn't driven for Uber since December.

James Howe

• James Howe used to drive for Uber. For two years, it was his main source of income.
• He recently left the ride-hailing app after getting a full-time job.
• He said earning money required more unpaid time looking for rides on the app than it used to.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with James Howe, who previously drove for Uber in Denver. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.