Seattle prepares for 2026 World Cup visitors, but rideshare drivers worry about fair pay amid surge pricing concerns.
SEATTLE — With less than a year to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup descends on Seattle, city leaders are preparing to welcome about 750,000 visitors, and they’re anticipating a major economic windfall. But many rideshare drivers fear they won’t see a fair share of the profits.
The concern comes on the heels of last month’s FIFA Club matches in Seattle, which drivers say brought more confusion than cash.
“We are feeling the heat,” said Abdullhi Shakul, a rideshare driver and member of the Drivers
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