Gig economy drivers have faced an increasing need for dash cams. They protect the driver against false claims along with making riders feel safe. Especially in light of recent claims against rideshare companies, a dash cam is important to protect […]
Why Did Transport for London Ban Uber?
Yesterday, we took a look at possible effects of the London Uber ban for drivers across the globe. Today, let’s dive into the details of what exactly Uber did to cause all the headlines (again). Transport for London, the governing […]
Will the Uber London Ban Affect Drivers Globally?
Uber has made headlines all year for one trauma or another, and today was no exception. The issue this time? Uber just lost its ability to operate in London. Technically, it hasn’t lost the ability to operate yet—its license expires […]
Safe Rideshare for Women
Specific efforts toward safe rideshare for women is a relatively new concept. On-demand rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber have exploded in popularity in recent years. However, their number of female employees has not. As of a 2015 study, women […]
The Cost to Drive: Hidden Fees for Rideshare Drivers
Rideshare drivers are perhaps the best-known members of the gig economy. Uber has become a household name. Lyft is quickly catching up. More awareness means more customers, which means more business for drivers. However, driving for the rideshare economy also […]
Four Tricks to Get More Tips with Postmates
Working for gig economy services is easy, but making it lucrative is a bit harder. You depend on the tips from the customers as a good chunk of your income. But what do you do if customers don’t tip you, […]
Postmates Expands Postmates Unlimited
Postmates’ goal is to reach $1 billion in revenues by next year. In the interest of meeting that goal, they’ve announced an expansion of the Postmates Unlimited program. This service, similar to Amazon Prime, will allow users to have unlimited […]
Looking for a College Job? Try the Gig Economy.
Finding a great college job is hard. Class schedules never seem to lay out conveniently and commuting to a job off-campus only cuts in to your limited free time. If you’re like most students, you have a class schedule that […]
Uber Tries to Build Morale
While Uber publicizes its new CEO, whom the company hopes can save Uber from a web of scandal, a group of employees are taking a different approach. Six anonymous Uber staff members are trying to build positivity through community. They […]
Why the U.S. Government is Eyeing the Gig Economy
The government’s interest in the gig economy appears to be increasing. Last week saw a U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce hold a hearing on the gig economy. The committee met to discuss the massive influence of the […]
