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BoA's Justin Post: Uber drivers earnings could increase a billion dollars not having to pay taxes
CNBC Televisionยท 2025-07-08 18:16
Financial Performance & Market Impact - Bank of America increased Uber's price target due to strong bookings growth and potential driver pay increase [1] - Uber driver earnings could increase by approximately $1 billion due to the no tax on tips provision [2][6] - Tips are estimated to be about 14% of Uber driver earnings, equivalent to a 2.5% pay bump [6] Driver Supply & Regulatory Landscape - The elimination of taxes on tips could improve driver supply and Uber's operations [2][4] - Uber is unlikely to cut driver pay, viewing the tax benefit as a way to make the job more attractive and improve service levels [3][4] - Portable benefits gaining momentum would also likely attract more individuals to gig work [5] - Uber has signed agreements in several states for independent contractor benefits and desires regulatory certainty [5] Future Outlook - Progress in the AV (Autonomous Vehicle) industry has positively impacted Uber [7] - Strong delivery results are expected for Q2 [8] - AVs are expected to lower ride costs and increase demand in the long term, benefiting Uber [8]