The GIG Economy Podcast
Talks about our Gig Economy adventures and breaking down the Gig Economy News
Podcasting since 2017 • 349 episodes
The GIG Economy Podcast
Latest Episodes
Uber Just Made a Deal… This Could Change Everything for Drivers | Ep 295
Robotaxis, rising costs, and shaky app promises are colliding fast, and we’re starting to see what that means for drivers who count on rideshare and delivery money. We break down Uber’s latest autonomous moves, the arrival-time lawsuit, and the...
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This DoorDash Order Shouldn’t Exist. Drivers Are Fed Up | Ep 294
A million-dollar GoFundMe for a DoorDash driver. Champagne requests inside an Uber. Robotaxis that stall out so often cities invent a new emergency category. That’s the gig economy right now, and we’re not pretending it’s normal. W...
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Uber Might Charge Drivers To Work. This Changes Everything | Ep 293
Uber drivers are already doing brutal math on every request, so what happens if the platform starts charging us a subscription just to work? We react to reports that Uber is exploring a driver subscription model, compare it to other approaches ...
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Uber Eats Just Changed Tips. Drivers Are Already Losing Money | Ep 292
Ep 292 News LinksTwo drivers swap snow-soaked stories that expose how stacking, distance, and clunky app UX turn hot food cold...
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Uber’s Safety Problem Is Getting Worse, And Drivers Are Not Safe| Ep 291
We trade late-night rideshare stories with real safety lessons, then dig into Uber’s background check controversy, the pace of misconduct reports, and what policy changes could actually protect people. We also explore Uber’s EV charging push, a...
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