In a podcast with Kara Swisher, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi talked about California’s Proposition 22, the Autonomous Vehicle Business, and more.
How Lyft’s Priority Mode Is Working Out For Drivers
On August 24, 2020, Lyft released a new feature for its drivers, called “Priority mode”. Lyft tested Priority Mode in a few markets. Drivers in those markets received emails from Lyft explaining the feature and what it strived to achieve. […]
5 Investment Apps Gig Workers Can Use To Save For Retirement
The idea of investing can be daunting if you don’t know where to start. The good news is, these days, there’s an app for everything. Whether you’re new or a seasoned investor, here’s a list of investment apps that can work for you. All of these apps offer the option for fractional investment. This means you don’t need a lot of money and can start investing with as little as, or less than, a dollar.
Thistle, Plant-Based Food Delivery Startup Hiring Drivers
Earlier this month, San Francisco-based Thistle raised $10.3 million in Series B investment. For the uninitiated, Thistle is a plant-centric ready-to-eat food delivery startup. It caters to the health-conscious and the environmentally conscious. These are two of the fastest-growing consumer segments in the food category.
New Opportunities For Gig Drivers, Drizly Expands Alcohol Services To Atlanta
Drizly is one of the largest alcohol e-commerce platforms in the US. On the 5th of January, Drizly announced its delivery service expansion in Atlanta.
Food Delivery Giants Set Sight On The Far East
Looks like Food Delivery Giants are expanding toward Far East Asian Markets. Will Asian food delivery brands be eaten up by Uber and DoorDash? Who are the key players in the east for food delivery? What does this mean for couriers?
Best 5 Rideshare Apps For Gig Drivers In 2021
Traditionally car ownership comes with expenses and a depreciating asset as the car loses values over time. Rideshare apps can turn car ownership into an earning opportunity. If you’re just starting out and want to find a perfect rideshare service for yourself, to make money as a gig driver, these are the most stable platforms.
How Token Models And Digital Co-ops Can Transform The Gig Economy
The gig economy is booming. But are workers getting their fair share? With many struggling to make minimum wage, token models and digital co-ops might be the way forward.
For Grubhub Drivers 2021 Could Mean Smaller Tips Income
Grubhub changes it’s tipping policy. Gig delivery workers claim that the Proposition’s benefits are not high enough to compensate for encouraging no tipping. Grubhub drivers are disappointed with the new tip policy. Grubhubers also mentioned they make a 30% to 50% less daily because of the new tipping rule.
How Blockchain Can Solve Fundamental Gig Economy Problems
The gig economy is one that is plagued with many problems. But none, as of today, is as important as issues of finance and system management. These have greatly hindered the growth and development of the gig world. Most times, […]
