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How DoorDash's Portable Benefits Could Affect Gig Workers | Skipcart & Flex News | Ep 501 Aug 202500:32:10

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We explore various gig work options to combat the summer slowdown, focusing on Skip Cart, Amazon Flex, DoorDash shopping, and the emergence of portable benefits legislation across multiple states.

• Skip Cart is a last-mile delivery service handling food, groceries, retail, pharmaceuticals, and electronics
• Skip Cart integrates with Shopify and frequently features 7-Eleven deliveries in many markets
• Amazon Flex can pay $28/hour with 4.5-hour blocks, often completed in 3 hours
• Using the FlexAlert app helps secure Amazon Flex blocks through auto-refreshing
• Organizing packages effectively in your vehicle is crucial for efficient Amazon Flex deliveries
• DoorDash shopping doesn't require Platinum status, but has separate Pro Shopper metrics
• Meeting Pro Shopper targets (92%+ original items found, 99%+ total items found) can earn 30% higher pay
• Shopping orders provide more control over your time compared to restaurant pickups
• Portable benefits legislation is spreading, with Utah, Alabama, and Tennessee already implementing laws
• Several states, including Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Georgia, are running pilot programs
• Benefits models vary between cash stipends (like Prop 22) or structured benefits that follow workers across platforms

Join us Wednesdays at 7 pm Eastern for the Gig Economy News!

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Uber's War on Third-Party Apps: Drivers Fight Back. Cherry-Picking Your Way To Profit | Ep 26128 Jul 202500:56:40

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We discuss how Uber and Lyft are pushing back against third-party apps like Maximo, Maestro, and GigU that allow drivers to cherry-pick more profitable rides. These apps have become essential tools for maximizing earnings, but platforms claim they violate the terms of service.

• Uber and Lyft are threatening to ban drivers who use apps that help them filter ride requests
• Security footage capturing a delivery driver assaulting a 67-year-old customer who questioned her package delivery
• Problematic AI customer service bots completely misunderstand basic customer complaints
• Financial analysts recommend Lyft stock despite skepticism from actual drivers
• Uber is testing a feature that allows women riders to be paired with women drivers
• Amazon package deliveries by drone and the potential HOA backlash
• The potential for tax-free tips for gig workers with a possible new federal tax deduction

Join our Telegram group to connect with other gig workers, share experiences, and get real-time advice on which apps are currently paying the best. Visit patreon.com/thegigeconomypodcast to support the show and get access to our exclusive content.

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Driver Makes $4,000+ on Grubhub in June 😲 | Uber Passenger’s Nightmare! | Shift Hustle Ep 425 Jul 202500:21:00

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We explore new developments in the gig economy landscape, from testing out Amazon Flex after a long absence to examining DoorDash's push for "portable benefits" legislation similar to California's Prop 22.

• Completed a $107 Amazon Flex route after finding Walmart Spark deliveries too slow
• DoorDash emails promoting "portable benefits" that would provide healthcare, PTO, and retirement options without employee classification
• Introduction to the Gig Spot app for mystery shopping with tasks ranging from $9 gas station audits to $65 apartment shopping evaluations
• Discussion of a California gig worker earning $2,700 in one week, with $1,759 coming from Prop 22 adjustment pay
• Reddit story about a driver holding a passenger's keys hostage for an increased fee, eventually resolved with police intervention
• Brief look at whether mystery shopping gigs provide comparable value to food delivery for similar pay


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DoorDash Outage and Uber Eats Customer Service Fail: Users Frustrated Again | Ep 26021 Jul 202500:54:02

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The DoorDash outage and customer service failures highlight the vulnerabilities gig workers face when relying on a single platform for income. Tonight, we explore recent challenges facing delivery drivers and strategies for thriving in uncertain gig work environments.

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• DoorDash's widespread service outage left thousands of drivers without income for over five hours
• Having multiple apps is essential to avoid complete income loss during outages
• Philadelphia sports venue rides face issues with drivers cancelling rides when surge pricing activates
• Uber Eats customer support repeatedly misunderstood a customer trying to increase their driver's tip
• Rideshare customers get frustrated with AI or script-based support systems that don't listen
• A Florida grandmother delivering for Uber Eats suffered severe injuries from a dog attack
• Safety precautions all delivery drivers should take include assessing the surroundings before exiting the vehicles
• Waymo autonomous vehicles continue facing challenges in construction zones
• Octopus tablets provide free entertainment systems for rideshare drivers while offering monthly payments

Join our Telegram group to connect with fellow drivers and get real-time updates about app outages and market conditions. You can also support the show through our Patreon at patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast and receive bonus content, ad-free episodes, and early access to interviews.

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Ping. Wait. Rage. Repeat.| Shift Hustle Ep 318 Jul 202500:31:11

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We dive into several hot topics affecting gig workers today, from messaging customers during delays to the heated debate about electric versus gas vehicles for delivery work. A potential tax break on tips up to $25,000 is discussed, though we're still seeking confirmation on this exciting possibility.

• Exploring whether messaging customers during restaurant delays affects tips and ratings
• Debating the most efficient strategy between deliveries: park and wait or drive to busier areas
• Examining the economics of electric vehicles for gig work and why they face resistance
• Sharing common driver pet peeves, including speakerphone calls and last-minute arrivals
• Investigating a new service called Gig Shield that offers a points system for vehicle maintenance

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Money Talks: Uber CEO Gets Real About When You Should Tip | Ep 25914 Jul 202501:00:26

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The tightrope between platform profits and driver welfare grows more precarious as Uber's CEO suggests tipping should be based on service quality, not necessity.

• Only 20% of Uber riders tip compared to an estimated 90% for food delivery
• Seattle implements groundbreaking 14-day notice requirement before driver deactivation, despite DoorDash's $3 billion quarterly revenue
• Milwaukee driver strike fails when protesters block other drivers from working, resulting in police intervention
• Waymo expands to offer driverless rides to teens 14-17, potentially offering parents peace of mind about driver safety
• Instacart introduces "priority delivery" in as fast as 30 minutes and "no rush delivery" for cost-conscious consumers
• Sleepwalking woman discovers she ordered just a honey mustard sauce from DoorDash at 1 AM
• Fight between Uber driver and Atlanta sports reporter escalates to physical violence after disagreement about air conditioning
• Baltimore driver claims to have driven for rideshare platforms in all 50 states over three years

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Dash Stats, Dirty Seats & Trunk Space Wars | Shift Hustle Ep 211 Jul 202500:18:26

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The gig economy presents unique challenges for workers navigating safety concerns, rider expectations, and platform transparency across DoorDash, Uber, and specialized rideshare services.

• Taking the DoorDash safety survey which claims 99.99% of deliveries occur without incident
• Exploring the in-app safety tools most dashers never use or don't know about
• Revealing personal lifetime earnings of $5,896 across 739 DoorDash deliveries
• Examining the shift toward more "shop and deliver" orders rather than food delivery
• Discovering "Just Her Ride Share," a women-only rideshare service operating in the Carolinas
• Debating whether Uber drivers are obligated to keep trunk space available for passengers
• Discussing vehicle cleanliness standards and how they impact the rider experience

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Uber Customer Support SAVED the Day! 😲 Doordash Driver Refused to Deliver Plan B! | Ep 25807 Jul 202500:59:16

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Returning from a Nashville meetup, the team shares wild stories of plastic horse racing, bar games, and questionable Uber experiences, while diving into significant developments in the gig economy.

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• Nashville meetup featured a plastic horse racing game, bar gambling, and friendly socializing
• Jason reaps profits from the weekend games while Faith organizes an entertaining scavenger hunt
• Several Uber drivers encountered during the trip had dirty cars, no AC, or falsely claimed to be deaf
• Jason recounts a $175 Traverse City run that required negotiation with Curri
• New York Taxi Commission now requires rideshare companies to give 72 hours' notice before driver lockouts
• An impostor Uber driver in Florida convinced a passenger to switch seats before being caught by police
• Uber Eats customer service quality has drastically declined since the platform's early days
• Atlanta becomes the fourth city to implement robot deliveries for Uber Eats
• Direct cash deals between riders and drivers pose significant insurance risks despite financial benefits
• A DoorDash driver refuses to deliver Plan B medication, raising questions about gig worker discretion


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Tesla Robotaxis Launch in Texas 🚗 | DoorDash Driver Tells Customer to ‘Choke on It’ 😱| Ep 25730 Jun 202501:00:37

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Tesla Robotaxis Launch in Texas 🚗 | DoorDash Driver Tells Customer to ‘Choke on It’ 😱

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The future of gig work is transforming with autonomous vehicles gaining momentum and companies seeking new ways to increase profits at drivers' expense. We discuss how these changes will impact drivers across the country and what strategies workers can use to adapt.

• Waymo has applied for a permit to test autonomous vehicles in New York City despite strict regulations
• DoorDash driver likely got deactivated after leaving a note saying "hope you choke on it" when unhappy with order compensation
• Drone delivery for food orders shows impressive stability with minimal spillage despite landing challenges
• Walmart is testing "dark stores" (customer-free warehouses) to speed up delivery preparation and efficiency
• A Columbia Business School study confirms Uber has increased its take rate from 32% to 42% (sometimes over 50%) through algorithmic pricing
• Tesla has launched robotaxis in Austin priced at just $4.20 per ride, raising questions about long-term sustainability
• Uber is launching new ad formats in their app and across other platforms to create additional revenue streams
• Market Wagon offers an alternative gig opportunity with guaranteed pay via paper checks for farm-to-table deliveries

Join us in Nashville this Saturday for dinner! Message us on Telegram for details if you're in the area


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Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.

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Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver!

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The Shift Hustle Show breaks down DoorDash safety, Spark updates, and platform perks you probably missed | Ep 127 Jun 202500:25:52

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The Shift Hustle Show breaks down DoorDash safety, Spark updates, and platform perks you probably missed.

The Shift Hustle Show debuts with host Jason breaking down new features and updates across major gig economy platforms to help drivers maximize earnings and improve their experience. Safety kits, rewards programs, and policy changes from DoorDash, Uber, and Spark are explored while revealing hidden perks many drivers don't know about.

• DoorDash is offering $20 off safety kit bundles that include a Birdie alarm and branded merchandise
• Uber is sending notifications about vehicle recalls and implementing a tiered rewards system (Blue, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond)
• DoorDash's new Platinum Pass allows drivers to bank "free weeks" of status to use during vacations
• Spark delivery is changing its Round Robin offer system to prioritize customer ratings over parking lot proximity
• Background checks are being conducted regularly by platforms as a safety measure
• Many drivers are missing valuable app perks like roadside assistance and cash back on gas purchases
• Future shows will explore individual apps in-depth weekly

Join me next Monday at 7pm Eastern for more tips and insights! Send questions to team@gigeconomyshow.com, and I'll research answers to help everyone earn more money on these platforms.


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Waymo Prices Skyrocket & Riders Shrug 🤷 | DoorDash Driver Turns Car Into a Mobile Microwave 🍕| Ep 25623 Jun 202501:01:10

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Waymo Prices Skyrocket & Riders Shrug 🤷 | DoorDash Driver Turns Car Into a Mobile Microwave 🍕| Ep 256

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Mo from Mo Side Hustles on TikTok joins the podcast to discuss the latest in gig work, including Waymo's pricing strategy, surprising DoorDash statistics, and a viral delivery driver story.

• Market Wagon provides a guaranteed income alternative to app-based gigs with farm-to-table deliveries
• Mo finds Uber Eats profitable in her area with high-paying quests despite GPS navigation issues
• Waymo charges about $10 more per ride than Uber/Lyft but customers still pay for the novelty of driverless cars
• A DoorDash driver with mobility issues went viral, resulting in a GoFundMe raising over $21,000
• 50% of DoorDash drivers are women, challenging common assumptions about delivery worker demographics
• Only 8% of gig workers operate full-time, while 92% use platforms as supplementary income
• Amazon Flex and Roadie offer alternative high-paying opportunities for those willing to strategize for surge pricing
• A Waymo vehicle's failure to yield to emergency vehicles demonstrates ongoing safety concerns with autonomous vehicles

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Keep Your Hands Out of Your Pants While Delivering! | Faith gets salty at Rude Customer | Ep 25516 Jun 202501:00:25

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Keep Your Hands Out of Your Pants While Delivering! | Faith gets salty at Rude Customer | Ep 255

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We explore the evolving world of gig work through strange customer interactions, technological advances, and bizarre delivery mishaps that define the modern delivery landscape.

• Faith, one of our super fans, responds to a rude customer by correcting their delivery instructions about a yellow fire hydrant they insisted was red
• Navigating the challenges of alcohol deliveries, including dealing with absent customers and mandatory ID verification requirements
• Exploring Walmart's partnership with Wing to expand drone deliveries to 100 new stores, with drones capable of cruising at 65mph
• Discussing the awkward "hands in pants" controversy caught on a customer's doorbell camera
• Analyzing communication barriers with non-verbal delivery drivers and the challenges they create
• Examining Lyft's new safety features including PIN verification, worry-free cancellations, and audio recording capabilities

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New Uber Eats Heat Map Update 🔥 | Senior Driver Accounts & Is Trump Good for Gig Workers? | Ep 25409 Jun 202501:00:53

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The gig economy landscape continues to evolve with new features and bizarre incidents shaping how drivers and customers interact in this space.

• Uber Eats introduces new heat maps showing busy areas and high-demand restaurants to help drivers maximize earnings
• Uber and Lyft launch senior-focused accounts with larger text, simplified interfaces, and caregiver options
• Gen Z increasingly skipping driver's licenses, with only 25% of 16-year-olds licensed in 2019 compared to 46% in 1983
• A DoorDash driver in Washington State returned to a customer's home with a gun, demanding a cash tip
• Viral video captures an Uber Eats delivery being made by kayak through London canals
• Waymo self-driving car attempts to drive through flooded street, demonstrating challenges for autonomous vehicles in adverse weather

Join us for our Nashville meetup on Saturday, June 28th. Time and location to be determined, but we'd love to see you there for dinner and drinks!

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Colorado Governor Vetoes Safety Bill 🚫 | Amazon Driver Exposes Shocking Workload 📦 | Ep 25302 Jun 202501:01:25

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Colorado Governor Vetoes Safety Bill 🚫 | Amazon Driver Exposes Shocking Workload 📦 | Ep 253

Colorado governor vetoes Uber, Lyft passenger safety bill 

 Amazon driver poops, pees in front of at least two L.A. homes on Mother's Day VIDEO

  Is Lyft Express Drive worth the 50% pay cut? Let us know your thoughts... VIDEO

  https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fedex-strikes-new-amazon-deal-says-heavy-and-rural-deliveries-are-money-makers-2aaa6638?utm_source=chatgpt.com&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6ZkvmLDkmKKdXTbM6N7iZwAjufjojQ_pGRXlT6AgY5Gsp0aQfei5SPqhtKYA_aem_5nKl5YUAGNnLR8Ax_GRDUw  

 Uber Driver Arrested in Florida for Gun Incident | TikTok VIDEO

US tourist drugged by fake Uber driver and robbed of $123K BTC — Report 

  WAYMO  https://www.tiktok.com/@harlemmade1975/video/7506358454743846186?_r=1&_t=ZT-8wZcw4bNFQE  Crash VIDEO

 

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Shocking DoorDash Airport Violation & Filthy Waymo Cars | Ep 25226 May 202501:00:10

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Shocking DoorDash Airport Violation & Filthy Waymo Cars | Podcast Ep 252

DoorDash driver sparks security alert at major airport after entering ‘unauthorized’ area: ‘Who the heck is that?’ 

https://www.reddit.com/r/uber/s/QJANOQwJFW  VIDEO

Uber's robotaxi chief says the company will still need human drivers, but their jobs will look very different 

Waymo recalls 1,200 self-driving vehicles in US after minor collisions | Reuters 

 https://www.uber.com/blog/route-share/?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9q7n6HvaGIL92jy9VkVs0hZmsYCX2LFcRIlfMKnyVeXd2RksSCWF7xzJoDtBWngmyR6F4EKlSpcEmh_d_zLAa9rHCmaA&_hsmi=361753891 

Uber to launch self-driving mobility service in Japan 

Chicago couple gets refund for value of packages they say Uber courier stole 


 

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Uber threatens to leave Colorado again, and Waymo cars are being shady again. Ep 25119 May 202501:01:20

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Uber threatens to leave Colorado again, and Waymo cars are being shady again. Ep 251 

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/06/doordash-announces-1point2-billion-sevenrooms-deal-misses-revenue-expectations.html?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8sspJ2wZ42zk5129hrRodcZZD0SpykXHwDz7uFHLXBY0bDD7krlROhuga1EqhzhyQPeBbjHLJxsZ1BZDFFai94wcaprA&_hsmi=360303006 

Uber CEO says the Waymo robotaxis on its app in Austin are busier than 99% of human drivers 

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFlexDrivers/s/TTe5fcjB2S  Video of Amazon driver flying down a dirt road.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFlexDrivers/s/xN4kojQ4aC  Shooter of the DD driver

 Uber and WeRide Expand Strategic Partnership to Bring Autonomous Vehicles to 15 More Cities 

Uber restates threat to leave Colorado unless Polis vetoes rideshare bill 

  WAYMO  https://www.reddit.com/r/waymo/s/YATpq0OFE4 Waymo makes a slick move

On Wednesday Uber Black drivers say they received an al

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Instacart drops a new app called Fizz, New standards for Lyft comfort EP 25012 May 202501:01:10

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Instacart drops a new app called Fizz, New standards for Lyft comfort EP 250

 Town official allegedly shoots lost DoorDash driver looking for directions: Police - ABC News 

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjAdS2ah Driver steals a monster 

Uber buys 85% stake in Turkish food delivery platform for $700 million 

 https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/30/amazon-to-spend-4-billion-on-small-town-delivery-expansion.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c353600ae150759317fc 

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFlexDrivers/s/T2OI8LRfXI VIDEO

  Chicago family believes Uber courier stole packages he was supposed to take to UPS 

Instacart launches Fizz, a new app for ordering drinks and snacks for parties | TechCrunch 

Police investigate Uber ride that took 14-year-old girl across Michigan 



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Uber Eats driver deported after taking wrong turn , and you now can create your own quest on Lyft Ep 24905 May 202501:00:40

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Uber Eats driver deported after taking wrong turn , and you can now create your own quest on Lyft  Ep 249

 Lyft’s AI ‘Earnings Assistant’ offers ideas about how drivers can make more money | The Verge 

 Lyft to Start Adding Licensed Taxis to Rideshare Platform | PYMNTS.com 

 https://www.reddit.com/r/lyftdrivers/comments/1k926c2/you_can_now_customize_your_ride_challenges/?share_id=mS9iLZwb79YKJWBrFEX8j&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=14 PICTURE

 VW will deploy ‘thousands’ of robotaxis on Uber’s platform in the US | The Verge 

   Deliveroo shares soar to three-year high after U.S. giant DoorDash makes takeover bid 

 Waymo strikes again:   https://www.reddit.com/r/waymo/s/LYTn9ZWQJu 

 Uber Eats driver deported after taking wrong turn 

 

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Uber is charging for background checks, Walmart Spark is shaking up the delivery game Ep 24828 Apr 202501:01:40

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Uber is charging for background checks, Walmart Spark is shaking up the delivery game, Ep 248

 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/lifestyle/mom-claims-uber-driver-rode-off-with-child-still-in-vehicle/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5nV3z91C7itP2NKEvsXmUatrNL45_lWDu5VTIzNVNHyPJlVyWOxDaXzcIBww_aem_IkeZXiSkxztKGxdzC1atYg 

 Lyft to buy taxi app FreeNow for $200 million to expand into Europe 

 Uber, Lyft drivers could unionize under new proposal 

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjNwc2sK Sign that explains not to deliver the package 

WAYMO  https://www.reddit.com/r/waymo/s/Dy6Qv7UGxx 

Walmart announces major shakeup to how delivery orders will be handled - mlive.com 

 FTC Takes Action Against Uber for Deceptive Billing and Cancellation Practices 

 DoorDash Creates Exclusive MrBeast x DoorDash Hoodies to Help Tackle Food Insecurity 



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Stop asking for more tips, and putting your phone in people's faces on deliveries EP 247 21 Apr 202501:01:40

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Stop asking for more tips, and putting your phone in people's faces on deliveries EP 247 

 https://www.reddit.com/r/Sparkdriver/comments/1jvcz0z/thats_one_way_to_do_it/?share_id=AnvMoji4axLyevwS1gg6s&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=14 VIDEO

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjeSBHcv  DD driver putting phone in face

  https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/these-are-ubers-most-unique-lost-and-found-items-of-the-last-year/ar-AA1CD4KC?ocid=BingNewsSerp 

  https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTje9q4wU Car towed

  Waymo Robotaxis Make Up 20% of Uber Rides in Austin, Data Shows - Bloomberg 

WAYMO CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Robotaxi + Food Delivery Robot Epic Malfunction in Downtown Los Angeles 🤖🚗 - YouTube 

  https://www.reddit.com/r/uberdrivers/s/l5TZmP9SBM 

 https://search.app/YcQetowcukpEfpap7 

   She was chatting with friends in a Lyft. Then someone texted her what they said | CBC News 


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New Bill will require rideshare cars to have cameras and Air Taxis are here Ep 24614 Apr 202500:59:22

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New Bill will require rideshare cars to have cameras, and Air Taxis are here, Ep 246

 Uber and Lyft rides would require video monitoring under bill up for its first hearing Thursday 

 Move Over, Uber — Here Comes Via | New Haven Independent 

  https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2EM67Nb I was in the shower

   https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2Ew5uwR Neighbors ordering DD to their house

WAYMO https://www.tiktok.com/@ilmirnasretdinov/video/7365330123752787246?_r=1&_t=ZT-8v7U29Y8IyU 

  Air Taxi Company Says Flights Could Cost Same As Uber - Newsweek 

Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens gets stuck in Indianapolis Uber due to high waters 

Uber, Lyft Withheld Billions in Pay, Drivers Say. California Settlement Talks Are Underway | KQED 



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Uber is changing the destination filter, and DoorDash is starting autonomous deliveries Ep 24507 Apr 202500:55:25

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Uber is changing the destination filter, and DoorDash is starting autonomous deliveries Ep 245

Uber exec promises tipping will be completely axed for certain customers and ends price switches after ride ordered | The US Sun 

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT23kNNjV  Lady and energy drinks

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331976660750853/permalink/1673526119929237/?ref=share&mibextid=NOb6eG VIDEO

  Attorney: Woman charged in Uber driver’s murder has died | KTSM 9 News 

WAYMO https://www.tiktok.com/@phelixc7/video/7446878150241373483?_r=1&_t=ZT-8v7Tz9HHhQE  driving in circles

  Today's Kids Are Ordering Uber Eats to School—And Most Teachers Hate It 

Instacart to Use AI to Check Grocery Store Inventory – Rideshare Rodeo 

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You can finance your DoorDash order now, and you can decline offers from stores on DoorDash Ep 24431 Mar 202501:02:10
Did you ever want more data to increase your earning power? This is the Interview for you! Ep 24328 Mar 202500:33:42

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Interview with Ryan Green CEO Of Gridwise

This is an awesome app that helps you make more money! Ryan was great to have on and talk about the amazing data the app can provide to make you more money! Download that app here: https://gridwise.io/

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Uber is reducing incentives for EV drivers, Lyft is launching a similar app for Seniors Ep 24224 Mar 202500:57:10

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Uber is reducing incentives for EV drivers, Lyft is launching a similar app for Seniors Ep 242

https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/s/joKKoccYsl VIDEO

 Lyft to Launch Simpler App Version for Seniors Later This Year 

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFlexDrivers/s/0OOjklwrGX  PICTURE

https://www.reddit.com/r/uberdrivers/s/PXm4AvxGHA PICTURE Uber Cash

 Rory McIlroy's $995 Uber ride may be the ticket to a $4.5 million payday at Players 

 https://www.reddit.com/r/uberdrivers/s/ksg2iJnEaw returning items

 https://www.tiktok.com/@bugaboo.13/video/7278048889112956203?_r=1&_t=ZT-8umDIP61b9n Gangster uber driver

   Uber driver shares ‘wildly illegal’ item a mom left in his car to make sure he didn’t leave 

  https://www.local10.com/news/local/2025/03/10/fhp-uber-driver-arrested-after-forcing-passenger-to-perform-sex-ac

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In person ID checks for Spark, Uber driver poops his pants, and how often do you kick out passengers? Ep 24117 Mar 202501:00:41

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In person ID checks for Spark, Uber driver poops his pants, and how often do you kick out passengers? Ep 241

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  ‘I feel duped’: B.C. woman falls victim to elaborate Uber scam | Globalnews.ca 

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2xbyn9v Amazon slams into the house.

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2QAsAeY  Driver poops his pants in the uber

 https://electrek.co/2025/03/04/waymo-one-autonomous-rides-austin-texas-exclusively-uber-video/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c353600ae150759317fc  

WAYMO https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2XsGRaa/ 

‘You’re a parent’: Woman requests Uber for her and her 5 kids. Then the driver refuses to pick them up  Child Safety in Rideshare: Why It's Essential | TikTok 

 

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Colorado has new transparency laws and you are going to love them! Ep 24014 Mar 202500:47:40

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Colorado has new transparency laws, and you are going to love them! Ep 240

Steve from Rideshare Rodeo joins us to talk about the new laws passed in Colorado, which are aimed to provide more transparency in the gig economy, especially rideshare. Find Steve and his podcast HERE

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Uber lowers pay, No Cyber Trucks on Uber, and Jason is alive. Ep 23910 Mar 202501:02:10

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Uber lowers pay, no Cybertrucks on Uber, and Jason is alive. Ep 239


DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their Tips - The New York Times  

  https://www.uber.com/blog/advantage-and-standard-mode/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2aXsqmH Robot gets hit

Tesla to Not Allow Cybercabs on Uber, According to Uber CEO 

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT25k862y driver and homeowner fight

 Uber driver allegedly picks up passenger while DUI in Bozeman, prompting rideshare safety questions 

WAYMO https://www.reddit.com/r/waymo/s/UqXzElhHDH  VIDEO

https://www.dailydot.com/news/doordash-ghost-kitchen-costco-muffins/ 

Gig Economy Workers May Be in for a Rude Surprise This Tax Season – Rideshare Rodeo 

  https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT25kLXcf Device to stop car

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Amazon driver runs over a lady, a 1350.00 Doordash order, and no cybertrucks on Uber. Ep 23803 Mar 202500:33:39
Uber sues DoorDash and Uber is trying to change their insurance Ep 23724 Feb 202501:09:10

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Uber sues DoorDash and Uber is trying to change their insurance Ep 237

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 https://www.theverge.com/news/609371/lyft-robotaxi-mobileye-marubeni-dallas-2026?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c353600ae150759317fc 

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2ACQrqm Driver busts a move

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFlexDrivers/s/TAU3txhxRx  PICTURE

 Waymo is Considering Adding a Membership Program for Riders 

 https://www.reddit.com/r/Sparkdriver/s/KW6OT7Nutx  PICTURE

Waymo strikes again:  https://www.reddit.com/r/waymo/s/8uCNAjcEnS VIDEO

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2DvGMGx  Uber insurance

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2DKE2dA  Package gets stolen

 Uber accuses DoorDash of anticompetitive practices in lawsuit 

And it’s somehow still cheaper than getting 

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Enforcing traffic laws on delivery robots and Doordash gets hit by drunk customer Ep 23617 Feb 202501:03:10

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Enforcing traffic laws on delivery robots and Doordash gets hit by drunk customer Ep 236 

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  situation #deliverydriver #delivery  customer doesn't want a photo taken

 Enforcing traffic laws on food delivery robots. 

Missouri Tackles Gig Economy Benefits to Speed Up Payments 

 Wu files ordinance requiring food delivery apps like DoorDash, UberEats to get city permit – Rideshare Rodeo 

DoorDash driver refuses to give customer his alcohol because he seemed drunk - YouTube  

 Lyft is using Anthropic’s Claude AI for customer service | The Verge

 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonDSPDrivers/s/sV8DvHAgKw  VIDEO

 New wage structure not hurting DoorDash drivers' job satisfaction 

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2kQ97qW Delivery drivers back in the day

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Waymo wants to drive you but cant manage basic functions. Ubers new service animal feature Ep 23511 Feb 202500:57:25

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Waymo wants to drive you but can't manage basic functions. Ubers new service animal feature Ep 235

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 ‘So immoral’: gig economy workers charged fee to get paid quicker

   https://www.reddit.com/r/SelfDrivingCars/s/SUfFFBqclW VIDEO

 Waymo to Expand Self-Driving Testing to Several Cities in 2025 - Autobody News 

 Crowd Shatters Windows, Rips Door Off Empty Waymo Cab Stopped In LA 

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2Yqf4DB Uber black

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT22W2rRo Amazon van getting towed

   Uber Service Animals What Drivers Need To Know – Rideshare Rodeo  

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT26jj8da Male Instascart shoppers

 Uber Eats driver fined for accepting order on phone says B.C. law needs refresh – Rideshare Rodeo 

Uber Drivers Helped Evacuate L.A.—But Were Left Unprotected – Rideshare Rodeo 



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Is being overweight a reason to get denied a Lyft ride? Uber CEO still sees an all-EV future. Ep 23403 Feb 202501:07:40

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Is being overweight a reason to get denied a Lyft ride? Uber CEO still sees an all-EV future. Ep 234

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 https://www.yahoo.com/news/detroit-rapper-dank-demoss-denied-041000191.html  https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2YP3sRs VIDEO

Nevada Supreme Court rejects Uber bid to cap lawyer fees | Reuters 

 Nashville Police Working To Identify Lyft Driver Who Allegedly Tried To Kidnap Visitor After Releasing Gas In The Car - NewsBreak 

Jaedon (@clear2rts) | TikTok   https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT28t18JR Amazon driver barks at dog

 https://www.reddit.com/r/InstacartShoppers/comments/1i7lbos/this_is_weird_right/?share_id=B_kkNwNackZjTyTLAeyFS&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=14  

Uber's CEO Still Sees An All-EV Future. But Trump's EV Pullback Is 'Not Good' 



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DoorDash will deliver your weed, and have you heard of the "Bumper Dumper"? Ep 23327 Jan 202501:07:25

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DoorDash will deliver your weed, and have you heard of the "Bumper Dumper"? Ep 233

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Farewell to TikTok: Its Impending Ban in the U.S. Fed ex driver gets mad at a dog

https://www.marijuanamoment.net/doordash-will-now-deliver-hemp-cbd-and-thc-products-in-response-to-growing-demand-to-help-customers-unwind-and-recharge/?utm_source=therideshareguy.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nyc-proposes-measures-to-close-lockout-loopholes&_bhlid=b4030d39a2d7b30f15f1b546957dc728fd0269b0 

Uber driver’s list of passenger rules shocks readers — are they ‘common courtesy’ or ‘honestly insane’? 

Video: Meet Bowie the ‘Uber dog’ taking the internet by storm | CNN 

Uber says it’s ‘not legally responsible’ in NC sexual assault involving Rock Hill girls 

https://www.denverpost.com/2025/01/15/uber-lawsuit-free-speech-colorado-law-driver-price-transparency/  

 

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Is Amazon buying Lyft? Uber offers free rides for teens who fail their driving test. Ep 23220 Jan 202501:00:10

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Is Amazon buying Lyft? Uber offers free rides for teens who fail their driving test. Ep 232

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/lyft-an-attractive-acquisition-target-for-amazon-s-robotaxi-ambitions/ar-AA1wRS54?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds&utm_source=therideshareguy.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=will-amazon-acquire-lyft&_bhlid=032db9d95638cbe520b0c7a7af6e4c97f27053a1 

 https://www.reddit.com/r/InstacartShoppers/comments/1hm82bo/new_seattle_law/?share_id=dX-AuxVxdfhDQ9QCsgw3e&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=14 PICTURE

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYcYh12K Guy takes a shit with food

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYWmEtCV Ups/Turkeys

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYvo7jhj Amazon driver says your lazy

  https://www.reddit.com/r/Sparkdriver/s/NcX4cSQklF  VIDEO

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYT2DQEV Wyamo wacked

   

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It's 2025 and everyone is getting sued, Canada hates the environment, and Can I deliver on foot? Ep 23113 Jan 202501:02:10

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It's 2025 and everyone is getting sued, Canada hates the environment, and Can I deliver on foot? Ep 231

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Grubhub to pay $25 million for misleading customers, restaurants, drivers 

 https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/18/24324111/alphabet-wing-doordash-drone-deliveries-dallas-fort-worth?_hsenc=p2ANqtz--ZAbudpgGRQWhhhJOoI2Q90GaHXl9gJ01Z-e97X9XIaMcsN_8SEZTrm2m5b6GfUnj7XfeBuQzfyuZQqUEVxRnGp5d6wA&_hsmi=339295362 

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYgR78AE  Warehouse floods striking workers

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFlexDrivers/s/XEw6lyXece Guy throws packages 

ber Drivers | josh johnson luigi | TikTok White Uber drivers 

 CFPB sues Walmart, Branch Messenger for forcing drivers to use costly deposit accounts - UPI.com 

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYGF9F6h Girls vs guys uber driver

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYpYKraw  Dog chases driver



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Happy New Year! Not the best of the GIG Economy Podcast Ep 23006 Jan 202500:50:03

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Happy New Year! Not the best of the GIG Economy Podcast Ep 230

I hope you had a great new year! Thanks for all the support in 2024! Let's kick ass in 2025!!

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Merry Christmas! Not the Best of the GIG Economy Podcast Ep 22930 Dec 202400:26:55

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Merry Christmas! Not the Best of the GIG Economy Podcast Ep 229

Thanks for a great year! Appreciate ya'll. 

Don't put up with anyone BULLSHIT and we will see you on the road!

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You are gonna hate a new law, DoorDash is cracking down on fake accounts Ep 228.23 Dec 202401:00:40

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You are gonna hate a new law, DoorDash is cracking down on fake accounts Ep 228.

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All new cars will soon be required to sound a warning if the rear seat... \

  https://www.yahoo.com/news/fake-uber-driver-made-300-134853759.html 

DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints | AP News 

 Lyft passenger arrested after shocked driver finds him ‘naked’ in backseat | The Independent 

  Children forced to take rideshares to school as bus routes are axed leaving millions of parents scrambling | The US Sun 

 Lyft is piloting a benefits savings account program for drivers in Utah (exclusive) - Fast Company 

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Amazon Driver Caught Taking Snacks; California Uber drivers need to be fingerprinted to drive teens around. Ep 22716 Dec 202401:02:10

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Amazon Driver Caught Taking Snacks; California Uber drivers must be fingerprinted to drive teens around.

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 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYaDdVLY Driver takes all the snacks VIDEO

Expedia Chairman Barry Diller says deal with Uber is `not going to happen' | Seeking Alpha 

 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTY56HjCT Driver won't deliver to the back VIDEO

https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/05/uber-will-need-to-fingerprint-drivers-in-california-to-transport-teens/?utm_source=therideshareguy.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=waymo-announces-miami-expansion&_bhlid=32c85eb1568048fdfa5742f0b690901afab5f33b 

Doorbell camera catches a UPS driver in a moment of contagious joy over a simple snack  VIDEO

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTY5MUnhN Driver bitches about driveway

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Minneapolis Uber/Lyft drivers making bank, and you want to do what in my back seat? Ep 22609 Dec 202401:00:39
Happy Thanksgiving: Not the best of the GIG Economy Podcast Ep 22502 Dec 202400:41:05
Uber/Lyft sent some of your social security numbers to TikTok, finally daily cash out for Amazon Flex Ep 22425 Nov 202401:00:32

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Uber/Lyft sent some of your social security numbers to TikTok, finally daily cash out for Amazon Flex Ep 224

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Amazon Driver Hits And Kills Elderly Woman, Continues Making Deliveries | iHeart 

Uber and Lyft unintentionally sent gig workers' SSN numbers to social media companies, researchers report  

 Uber Stock Falls As Tesla Surges On Report Trump Will Ease Self-Driving Rules | Investor's Business Daily 

 Lil Zay Osama Hit With Federal Prison Sentence For Leaving Loaded Machine Gun In Uber 

Uber Eats drivers who allegedly carried NSW passengers unlawfully could cost rideshare giant $1.5m in fines 

 Waymo’s robotaxis are now available to everyone in Los Angeles - The Verge 

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Uber threatens mass layoff of drivers and DoorDash pays a 11.25 million fine to settle lawsuits Ep 22318 Nov 202401:00:03
NYC Uber drivers make more than the EMT's, DoorDash and Lyft start working together Ep 22211 Nov 202401:04:02

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NYC Uber drivers make more than the EMTs, DoorDash and Lyft start working together Ep 222

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 Uber Suggests NYC Driver Pay Cuts in Bid to Woo Riders | PYMNTS.com

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonDSPDrivers/s/KOZQKH3c3f Running a red light

https://nypost.com/2024/11/02/us-news/nyc-uber-drivers-earn-more-than-city-emts-report/

https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doordash-partners-with-lyft-for-dashpass-members

Passenger who pepper-sprayed Muslim Uber driver now fired from PR job, denying it was a hate crime [New York Post] – Rideshare Rodeo

Passenger who pepper-sprayed Muslim Uber driver for no reason indicted for hate crime: DA

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFtwLJqo  Dude invites an Amazon worker to try the bread lol

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Amazon shuts down its brick-and-mortar delivery and Uber camel? Ep 22104 Nov 202401:04:06

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Amazon shuts down its brick-and-mortar delivery and Uber camel? Ep 221

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Can you pre-tip your Uber driver? and a Waymo car screws up again! Ep 22028 Oct 202401:00:52

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Can you pre-tip your Uber driver? and a Waymo car screws up again!  Ep 220

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Uber, Lyft avoided millions in pay by locking NYC drivers out of apps and An Amazon driver threatened to kill a dog.Ep 21921 Oct 202401:02:10

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Uber, Lyft avoided millions in pay by locking NYC drivers out of apps and An Amazon driver threatened to kill a dog. Ep 219


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Uber, Lyft avoided millions in pay by locking NYC drivers out of apps

Tesla Reveals 20 Cybercabs

Inside Edtion reports on Amazon Flex

Uber Launches Improvements To Boost Accessibility - Disability Scoop

Amazon driver blocks road

Amazon driver threatens to kill owner and his dog : r/PublicFreakout

Australian Shepherd's Epic Howl Has Uber Driver Questioning If He Picked Up a Wolf in Disguise - Parade Pets

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Lyft launched a preferred driver program and Uber is trying all airport rides in the radar. Ep 21814 Oct 202401:01:07

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Lyft launched a preferred driver program and Uber is trying all airport rides in the radar. Ep 218

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Interview with André Ferraz, CEO and co-founder of Incognia which deals with gig app security. Ep 21709 Oct 202400:34:34

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Interview with André Ferraz, CEO and co-founder of Incognia which deals with gig app security. Ep 217

This ep was so cool to record.  We all talk about the people scamming the system in the gig world. Andre is fighting all those scammers. You will not be disappointed in this amazing interview!

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