You Need Extra Bags (and Postmates will give them to you) Postmates only gives you one (small) bag when you sign up with them. Unfortunately, your large orders won’t always fit in that bag, which leads to unhappy deliveries and […]
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 […]
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 Aiming for Electric Vehicles in London
London has set goals for zero emissions on vehicles by 2050, but they’re aiming for 2020 for private hire vehicles. Consequently, Uber is now planning to move to electric cars for uberX by 2019. They hope to have the entire […]
Judge OKs Unions For Uber, Lyft Drivers In Seattle
A Washington judge gave the same ruling twice this month: Seattle Uber and Lyft drivers are allowed to unionize. U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik rejected U.S. Chamber of Commerce challenge to a similar decision earlier this month. That decision also […]
How Driving in the Gig Economy Affects Your Health
The gig economy is practically built on driving, and many have found it a solid source of income. However, the experts say there might be a price to pay.
General Motors’ Maven Wants Gig Economy Workers
GM’s Maven Gig launched earlier this year but recently has been expanding to more and more cities, with others slated to join in the next year. What is Maven Gig? Maven Gig allows renters to rent a vehicle to use […]
Why Now May be the Best Time to Not Leave the Gig Economy
As the economy continues to improve, gig economy workers – specifically those working in food delivery – are starting to leave their on-demand positions in favor of more traditional employment. However, now may be the perfect time to stick around, […]
DoorDash Lawsuit Carries Hefty Price Tag
DoorDash recently reached a settlement for a class action lawsuit against it, with payments to class members totaling $5 million. Why Was DoorDash Sued? In September 2015, two former employees of DoorDash filed independent lawsuits against the company. Cynthia Marciano […]
Airbnb Partners With NAACP, Aims To Improve Diversity
Airbnb is partnering with NAACP – the largest social justice organization in the nation – to help take Airbnb services to economically disadvantaged communities. About NAACP NAACP was founded in 1909 and claims to be the oldest civil rights organization […]
