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The Gig Economy Podcast

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60:37

Tesla Robotaxis Launch in Texas 🚗 | DoorDash Driver...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2025/06/30

We would love to hear your feedback! Tesla Robotaxis Launch in Texas 🚗 | DoorDash Driver Tells Customer to ‘Choke on It’ 😱 Links from Ep 257 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

25:52

The Shift Hustle Show breaks down DoorDash safety,...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2025/06/27

We would love to hear your feedback! 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 of...

61:10

Waymo Prices Skyrocket & Riders Shrug 🤷 | DoorDash...

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2025/06/23

We would love to hear your feedback! Waymo Prices Skyrocket & Riders Shrug 🤷 | DoorDash Driver Turns Car Into a Mobile Microwave 🍕| Ep 256 Links from Ep 256 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

60:25

Keep Your Hands Out of Your Pants While Delivering! |...

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2025/06/16

We would love to hear your feedback! Keep Your Hands Out of Your Pants While Delivering! | Faith gets salty at Rude Customer | Ep 255 Episode show links 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 t...

61:42

New Uber Eats Heat Map Update 🔥 | Senior Driver...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2025/06/09

We would love to hear your feedback! 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...

61:25

Colorado Governor Vetoes Safety Bill 🚫 | Amazon...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2025/06/02

We would love to hear your feedback! 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-2aaa663...

60:10

Shocking DoorDash Airport Violation & Filthy Waymo...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2025/05/26

We would love to hear your feedback! 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 &nbs...

61:20

Uber threatens to leave Colorado again, and Waymo...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2025/05/19

We would love to hear your feedback! 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.co...

61:10

Instacart drops a new app called Fizz, New standards...

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2025/05/12

We would love to hear your feedback! 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...

60:40

Uber Eats driver deported after taking wrong turn ,...

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2025/05/05

We would love to hear your feedback! 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...

61:40

Uber is charging for background checks, Walmart Spark...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2025/04/28

We would love to hear your feedback! 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...

61:00

Stop asking for more tips, and putting your phone in...

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2025/04/21

We would love to hear your feedback! 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-uniqu...

58:42

New Bill will require rideshare cars to have cameras...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2025/04/14

We would love to hear your feedback! 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/vide...

54:45

Uber is changing the destination filter, and DoorDash...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2025/04/07

We would love to hear your feedback! NOTE: The audio is shitty. I forgot to hit record and used the Streamyard feed, sorry! 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/16735261...

61:30

You can finance your DoorDash order now, and you can...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2025/03/31

We would love to hear your feedback! You can finance your DoorDash order now, and you can decline offers from stores on DoorDash Ep 244 Episode Links: Klarna lands buy now, pay later deal with DoorDash, notching another win ahead of IPO https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2G5PytW Uber to offer all UK drivers 20 hours of free childcare Wauwatosa mom upset after Uber driver abruptly ends trip for teen daughter https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2pq6r2...

33:52

Did you ever want more data to increase your earning...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2025/03/28

We would love to hear your feedback! 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/ Drunk AgileDan Vacanti and Prateek Singh drink whisk(e)y and discuss various facets of agile...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio po...

57:20

Uber is reducing incentives for EV drivers, Lyft is...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2025/03/24

We would love to hear your feedback! 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&nbs...

60:01

In person ID checks for Spark, Uber driver poops his...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2025/03/17

We would love to hear your feedback! In person ID checks for Spark, Uber driver poops his pants, and how often do you kick out passengers? Ep 241 Episode Links: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sparkdriver/s/t9PiyAFrUO PICTURE ‘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/...

47:00

Colorado has new transparency laws and you are going...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2025/03/14

We would love to hear your feedback! 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 Support the show Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Newsletter Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for ...

61:30

Uber lowers pay, No Cyber Trucks on Uber, and Jason...

The GIG Economy Podcast ·

2025/03/10

We would love to hear your feedback! 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 whil...

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