Lyft has added an extra fee on all rides. They announced in January that the additional charges were because of the extra worker protections they have to provide in lieu of Prop 22.
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.
5 Investment Apps Gig Workers Can Use To Save For Retirement
The idea of investing can be daunting if you don’t know where to start. The good news is, these days, there’s an app for everything. Whether you’re new or a seasoned investor, here’s a list of investment apps that can work for you. All of these apps offer the option for fractional investment. This means you don’t need a lot of money and can start investing with as little as, or less than, a dollar.
Thistle, Plant-Based Food Delivery Startup Hiring Drivers
Earlier this month, San Francisco-based Thistle raised $10.3 million in Series B investment. For the uninitiated, Thistle is a plant-centric ready-to-eat food delivery startup. It caters to the health-conscious and the environmentally conscious. These are two of the fastest-growing consumer segments in the food category.
How Token Models And Digital Co-ops Can Transform The Gig Economy
The gig economy is booming. But are workers getting their fair share? With many struggling to make minimum wage, token models and digital co-ops might be the way forward.
How Blockchain Can Solve Fundamental Gig Economy Problems
The gig economy is one that is plagued with many problems. But none, as of today, is as important as issues of finance and system management. These have greatly hindered the growth and development of the gig world. Most times, […]
How Kover.ai Provides Income Protection For Gig Economy Drivers
Editors Note: In the summer of 2020, amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, I was invited to a wedding overseas and also had to travel across state borders into California, a state which had a large number of COVID-19 cases. During this […]
3 Steps Gig Drivers Can Take To Prepare For Retirement
While gig workers and ride-hailing service drivers have increased in numbers by 15% in the last ten years, the pandemic has rocked these statistics and made things unpredictable for many. In many places, drivers struggle to secure rides regularly. Meanwhile, […]
GigSmart Fights COVID And Unemployment With Gig Apps
GigSmart is a staffing company that connects businesses and residential users looking for talent/labor with individuals looking for work through the Get Workers and Get Gigs apps. Unlike other gig platforms, we are not specific to one use case. Our apps are the only apps that help users find and connect to workers across 3,000 skills – you can hire help for your business or you can connect with workers for your residential tasks and projects.
4 Gig Economy Trends And Predictions For 2021
While no one could have predicted the trends and reality of 2020, this year, however, we enter armed with some knowledge of what we might see conspire in the gig economy. As more and more people rely on the service industry amidst multiple global lockdowns, the gig economy matures and could see significant growth and changes. Here are some gig economy trends and predictions too look out for in 2021 if you’re a driver.
