The median pretax profit for Uber and Lyft drivers was $3.37 per hour after expenses, NPR reported citing a study by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It also found 30% of drivers are actually losing money once vehicle expenses are included. The study was based on a survey of more than 1,100 drivers. Uber indicated the study’s findings were flawed. It also noted there were numerous ways to report income and calculate costs and time.