Building A Better Bay Area: Rideshare realities

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- ABC7 is committed to Building a Better Bay Area. We're looking at at how rideshare companies have changed the landscape -- focusing on issues such as traffic, safety and the drivers.

COMMUTE CHALLENGE: Taxi vs rideshare

Even with Lyft's IPO, many of those who are behind the wheel find themselves struggling to make a living.

Rideshare realities will continue all week as we examine the issues the industry faces.

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