Customers don’t realize their $2 tax and low fares are starving drivers. We give riders simple tools to fight alongside us: Turning Riders into Our Strongest Allies
- In-app tip prompts that explain the real crisis
- Window clings and stickers that say “I support my driver — end the $2 tax”
- One-click emails riders can send to city council When riders demand change, politicians listen faster than any lobbyist ever could.
Every signature, donation, and piece of swag pays for the organizing, legal pressure, and rider-education campaign that finally gets drivers paid fairly.
At Rideshare101.org, everything we do is laser-focused on one goal: forcing Uber, Lyft, the City of Portland, and the State of Oregon to treat drivers like the essential workers they are.
Real Minimum Wage After Expenses — Before Tips
We are fighting for a binding law that guarantees every Portland rideshare driver earns at least Oregon minimum wage ($15.95–$16.70/hr in the metro area) after vehicle expenses and before tips. No more $6–$8/hour after gas, insurance, and wear-and-tear. Tips stay 100% yours on top.
Immediate Removal of the $2-Per-Ride Portland City Tax
This tax doesn’t fix roads — it just drives customers away and cuts your pay. We’re organizing drivers, customers, and city council pressure to kill it for good.
