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.
Gig 101: What is Package Delivery?
Package delivery is not a new concept. With 2018 parcel delivery revenues at $119 billion in the US, the industry isn’t slowing down. This article explores some basics and gives you a starting point for delivering packages with Amazon Flex.
3 Survey Apps For Gig Drivers To Make Extra Money
You can fill your wait time by making money with online surveys. With the right apps, you can increase your earnings in a few simple steps. Here are the top 3 survey apps you can use to make money answering surveys online.
Want To Earn More Tips With Delivery Gigs? Read This.
If you’re someone who feels awkward about asking for tips, the good news is, you shouldn’t. Some customers won’t tip no matter what you do. But, with a little effort, you might be able to convince most to leave more than a customary sum. This guide provides simple suggestions on how to make more tip money as a courier.
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.
Why Is Instacart Getting Rid Of In-Store Shoppers?
Instacart plans to get rid of in-store shoppers. This position differs from the full-service shoppers who do the shopping and deliver to the customer’s door.
7 Tax Deductions To Write Off If You Use Car To Earn An Income
Did you know that if you are using your car to earn an income, you are eligible for several deductions on taxes? If you drive for a rideshare or a food delivery business, you will receive a 1099-K form from the company you drive for with information on what you earned. The earnings that you have made in the gig economy are to be filled out in Form 1040. Here are some of the top expenses to keep track of and avail as tax deductions in April.
Gig 101: What Is Last Mile Delivery
In this article, you’ll learn what last mile delivery and the problems with it. Until these problems are solved (with robots or drones probably), there will be an opportunity for you to make money with gig platforms.
What You Need To Know About DoorDash HotSpots
As a Dasher, you want to earn as much as possible. More orders mean more money. So you want to spend most of your dash time making deliveries, rather than sitting around waiting for a call. While there’s no guarantee, DoorDash hotspots might improve your chances of doing just that.
