Content creators are still plugging referral codes for rideshare and food delivery brands. It makes no sense if you are a serious driver in the gig economy, it doesn’t help you. The referral programs are broken from the perspective of elite drivers performing these gigs in full time.
Uber Loses Workers Rights Case Against the UK Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, the UK Supreme Court has rejected Uber’s appeal to overturn a High Court ruling to classify its drivers as “workers.” This is its third setback in Europe. Last year, top courts in France and Spain ruled to classify Uber drivers as employees. And Uber’s troubles are far from over. The company faces an impending class-action lawsuit in Canada and litigation in Massachusetts.
5 Times Uber Used Progressivism To Masquerade Corporate Lobbying
By preempting regulation, Uber is trying to garner favor for its business model. It is also putting itself in a position of influencing laws that regulate it. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say it’s making its own laws.
Prop 22 In Europe: Breaking Down Uber’s White Paper ‘A Better Deal’
I recently was able to sit down and take a look at Uber’s White Paper, titled ‘A Better Deal.’ In thirty-three pages, Uber positions itself as fighting for a better deal for independent workers, i.e., gig workers. It calls on the European Union’s leadership to work toward a framework that would apply to all brands. What is the framework? From the White Paper, it’s clear that Uber wants to see something like Proposition 22, a California ballot measure that gig companies (including Uber) funded a historic amount of money back in November’s election.
Uber Acquired Drizly For $1.1 Billion, What Drivers Can Expect
One of the gig economy’s biggest stories earlier this month was Uber acquiring alcohol delivery start-up Drizly. The price tag for this acquisition was $1.1 billion in stocks and cash. Only 10% of the $1.1 billion was in cash. The rest was stocks. At the announcement of this acquisition, Uber’s stock price jumped as much as 7%.
New Biden Favored Labor Law Could Destroy Brands Like Uber
House Democrats recently re-introduced the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer were among the sponsors. The labor law did not pass in the last Congress. But things have changed since. Democrats control the House, and President Biden is in favor of the act. The only thing that remains to be seen is whether it will pass through the divided Senate.
Toward An Automatization Of Drivers? Uber CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, Speak With Kara Swisher
In a podcast with Kara Swisher, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi talked about California’s Proposition 22, the Autonomous Vehicle Business, and more.
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.
Lyft, Uber Drivers Filed Lawsuit Against Proposition 22
Lyft and Uber helped the passing of Prop 22. According to that legislation, the tech companies will continue to classify drivers as independent contractors. Hence, drivers settled the issue by filing a lawsuit. The labor unions supported their decision.
Gig 101: What Is Ridesharing? How Does Lyft And Uber Work?
Ridesharing today still retains the fundamental elements of this model. But technology has transformed this service into an industry that employs millions of people worldwide. With Uber’s success, others like Lyft, Hitch, RideScout, Zimride, and Trees for Cars followed. For those new to rideshare, this article delves into the basics and helps you get started.
