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title: "The Drivers Cooperative: Drivers Who Own Their App"
description: "New York City drivers built their own ride-hail platform—and kept the profits for themselves"
summary: When gig economy drivers asked "what if we just built our own app?", they proved that worker-owned platforms aren't just possible—they can thrive. Over 9,000 driver-owners now share in the success they create together.
summary: When gig economy drivers asked "what if we just built our own app?", they proved that worker-owned platforms aren't just possible—they can thrive. Thousands of driver-owners now share in the success they create together.
date: 2026-01-04
tags: ["case-study", "cooperative", "worker-owned", "ride-hail", "platform cooperative"]
categories: ["Worker-Owned Platforms"]
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## What They Needed
For years, ride-hail drivers in New York City watched their pay decline while the apps they drove for grew into billion-dollar companies. Uber and Lyft took 25-40% of every fare. Drivers had no say in pricing, no control over the algorithm, no seat at the table.
For years, ride-hail drivers in New York City watched their pay decline while the apps they drove for grew into billion-dollar companies. Uber and Lyft [took 25-40% of every fare](https://www.nelp.org/insights-research/unpacking-uber-and-lyfts-predatory-take-rates/)—and sometimes even more. Drivers had no say in pricing, no control over the algorithm, no seat at the table.
They weren't employees with benefits. They weren't independent contractors with freedom. They were something in between—with the downsides of both.
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The structure is simple:
- **Drivers own the company.** Each driver-member has one share and one vote.
- **Drivers keep more.** TDC takes only 15% of fares, compared to 25-40% at competitors.
- **Drivers keep more.** TDC [takes only 15% of fares](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Drivers_Cooperative), compared to 25-40% at competitors.
- **Riders pay less.** Lower overhead means competitive pricing.
- **Decisions are democratic.** Major policies are voted on by driver-members.