Uber was the target of growing driver protests in 2014. In cities, such as New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, unhappy drivers repeatedly gathered in front of Uber offices to criticize the company for raising fees for its service in some cities and maintaining price cuts in others. Another common complaint among drivers was that the app doesn't allow for tipping. Uber claims drivers can make up to $90,000 per year, but most drivers say they make far less. The average yearly pay for a full-time Uber driver is $39,000, according to data from The Zebra. Since Uber drivers are classified as independent contractors, rather than employees, they are tasked with paying their own vehicle maintenance, insurance and gas. And because Uber drivers aren't employees, Uber doesn't have to pay for their workers' compensation, unemployment and health insurance.