Driverless Dreams, Delivery Shifts, and Worker Wins: How Technology Is Reshaping the Gig Economy
The gig economy continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, with significant developments reshaping how workers and customers interact with technology-driven services. The most intriguing trend emerging from Atlanta reveals that some Uber customers are deliberately...
The Gig Economy at a Crossroads: Innovation, Risks, and the Future of Work
The Gig Economy: Evolution, Challenges, and the Road Ahead The gig economy continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace, with companies like DoorDash reaching astronomical valuations while simultaneously expanding their global footprint. Recently valued at $100 billion,...
Driving Change: New Features and Frustrations in the Evolving Gig Economy
The landscape of the gig economy continues to evolve with significant developments across major platforms like Lyft, Spark, and Amazon Flex. These changes signal both progress and challenges for drivers navigating the complex world of independent contractor work. Lyft...
Lyft’s ‘Favorite Driver’ Feature + New Spark ID Verification | Ep 262
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Uber’s War on Third-Party Apps: Drivers Fight Back. Cherry-Picking Your Way To Profit | Ep 261
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DoorDash Outage and Uber Eats Customer Service Fail: Users Frustrated Again | Ep 260
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Tech Against Tech: Gig Workers Push Back with Automation Tools
The battle between gig workers and the platforms they rely on continues to intensify, as evidenced in the latest developments discussed on The Gig Economy Podcast. Uber's recent move to block third-party apps that help drivers cherry-pick profitable rides has...
The Vulnerabilities of the Gig Economy: When Apps Crash and Customers Clash
The Vulnerabilities of the Gig Economy: When Apps Crash and Customers Clash Last week's DoorDash outage highlighted a critical vulnerability that affects thousands of gig workers across the country. Beginning around 5am Eastern time, the platform experienced...
Money Talks: Uber CEO Gets Real About When You Should Tip | Ep 259
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Gig Economy Disrupted: Uber Tipping Controversy, DoorDash Fee Hikes, Milwaukee Strike & Waymo’s Teen Push
The gig economy landscape continues to evolve rapidly with significant developments affecting drivers, customers, and platforms alike. On this week's episode of The Gig Economy Podcast, hosts Jason and Larry delved into several critical issues impacting gig workers...