Las Vegas Uber drivers dealing with rising gas prices, falling tourism
Published on March 24, 2026.
Uber drivers in Las Vegas are dealing with rising gas prices and decreased tourism, which they attribute to increased costs due to increased fuel costs and a decrease in earnings. Colin Reed, a driver who moved from Chicago to Las Vegas, said it cost him money to get set up to drive in the city and required a state business license to drive passengers and a separate county license to do Uber Eats. He also required a separate driver information to switch his Illinois driver information over to Nevada. Despite these challenges, drivers said tips can make a difference due to direct communication between the driver and the passenger.
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