The GIG Economy Podcast
Talks about our Gig Economy adventures and breaking down the Gig Economy News
Podcasting since 2017 • 315 episodes
The GIG Economy Podcast
Latest Episodes
Uber's Advantage Mode, Exclusive Confusion & Renting Your Backyard to Dogs?! Shift Hustle Ep 6
In this episode of The Shift Hustle Show, we dive headfirst into Uber's confusing "Advantage" and "Exclusive" modes—what they actually mean (or don’t), and whether they’re worth chasing. Spoiler: cherry pickers, you might alre...
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Lyft’s ‘Favorite Driver’ Feature + New Spark ID Verification | Ep 262
We explore Lyft's new favorite driver feature and discuss how it only works for scheduled rides, limiting its usefulness for many drivers.
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How DoorDash's Portable Benefits Could Affect Gig Workers | Skipcart & Flex News | Ep 5
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 serv...
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Uber's War on Third-Party Apps: Drivers Fight Back. Cherry-Picking Your Way To Profit | Ep 261
News links from Ep 261We discuss how Uber and Lyft are pushing back against third-party apps like Maximo, Maestro, and GigU th...
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Driver Makes $4,000+ on Grubhub in June 😲 | Uber Passenger’s Nightmare! | Shift Hustle Ep 4
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 ...
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