Proposition 22 was the brainchild of on-demand rideshare and food delivery companies after Uber and Lyft were sued in California for wrongly classifying their drivers. It has remained to many attached to the gig economy as the only workable solution. […]
Caviar Food Deliveries Will Transition To DoorDash: What Couriers Need To Know
DoorDash acquired Caviar in August of 2019. The acquisition was for $410 million in cash and stock. For some time, the two brands were kept separate, but the pandemic hits, the food delivery industry saw significant shifts. Brands are all […]
DoorDash Is Getting Sued For Misclassifying Employees As Independent Contractors
From unfair to unlawful business practices, Doordash faces another lawsuit from San Francisco District’s Attorney. To reduce their costs, Doordash misclassified employees as independent contractors. A blow in the face to delivery drivers, this suit is seeking $2 500 per […]
Are Restaurants Going Away from On-Demand Food Service?
Each on-demand food delivery platform has a slightly different interface. That can be confusing enough for couriers. However, restaurants trying to offer their food through these apps face a similar challenge – and many are pulling out of the gig […]
What Postmates’ Latest Funding Means For Couriers
Most couriers are not aware but the biggest headlines last week in the food delivery space was Postmates closing a $141 million dollars fundraising round. If you drive for Postmates, I have reasons to believe your gig isn’t going to disappear anytime soon. But, given the funding market for food delivery companies right now, I do not recommend working full-time as a courier for one platform.
Hello Seattle!
Hey, guys! Guess what? I was in the land of the 12th man! I drove my Prius up to Washington for two weeks in February. I was visiting some friends in Washington and decided to drive for Postmates and Caviar […]
