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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 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 weatherJoin 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!Links from Ep 254

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We would love to hear your feedback!Shocking DoorDash Airport Violation & Filthy Waymo Cars | Podcast Ep 252DoorDash driver sparks security alert at major airport after entering ‘unauthorized’ area: ‘Who the heck is that?’ https://www.reddit.com/r/uber/s/QJANOQwJFW  VIDEOUber'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 Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Leadership Lessons From The Great BooksLeaders are readers of the Great Books of Western literature.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast R

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.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 moveOn Wednesday Uber Black drivers say they received an alDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our live

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_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 Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showEverything Gig E

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_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   Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast R

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  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 Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showEverything Gig E

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-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

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 houseWAYMO 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 Support the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Newsletter 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! Want to earn more and stay s

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 245Uber 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 Support the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Newsletter Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per mont

We would love to hear your feedback!You can finance your DoorDash order now, and you can decline offers from stores on DoorDash Ep 244Episode 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/ZT2pq6r2n  Driver licks cup  https://www.reddit.com/r/UberEATS/s/US6ltw2LwJ   The Incredible Hustle Behind Uber's Success | TikTok What drivers are getting paidSupport the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Newsletter 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! Want to earn more and stay safe? Download Maxymo Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an

We would love to hear your feedback!Interview with Ryan Green CEO Of GridwiseThis 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   SpotifySupport the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Newsletter 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! Want to earn more and stay safe? Download Maxymo Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast The Gig Economy Podcast Group. Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. T

We would love to hear your feedback!Uber is reducing incentives for EV drivers, Lyft is launching a similar app for Seniors Ep 242https://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  PICTUREhttps://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-acts-on-side-of-highwayDrunk AgileDan Vacanti and Prateek Singh drink whisk(e)y and discuss various facets of agile...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the

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 241Episode 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/2025/03/04/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  Door Dash Prank: Day 2 of Suspicious Kindness | TikTok  How to Get More Tips Driving for Uber and Lyft - Business Insider Support the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Dow

We would love to hear your feedback!Colorado has new transparency laws, and you are going to love them! Ep 240Steve 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 HERESupport the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Newsletter 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! Want to earn more and stay safe? Download Maxymo Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast The Gig Economy Podcast Group. Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. TikTok Subscribe on Youtube

We would love to hear your feedback!Uber lowers pay, no Cybertrucks on Uber, and Jason is alive. Ep 239DoorDash 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 hitTesla 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  VIDEOhttps://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 carSupport the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Newsletter 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! Want to

We would love to hear your feedback!Amazon driver runs over a lady,  a 1350.00 Doordash order, and no cybertrucks on Uber. Ep 238Episode Links:https://x.com/wbalradio/status/1892363706589134990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1892363706589134990%7Ctwgr%5E353645cff1058d116a09a0d5f9a63f50be48007c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmagicalclan.com%2Fshocking-nsfw-video-shows-amazon-delivery-van-striking-and-dragging-woman-in-hit-and-run%2F  Lawmakers take aim at Uber and Lyft with bill targeting surge pricing after big events  Uber CEO Khosrowshahi supports Trump's push to eliminate taxes on tips  #deliveryguy #delivery #stuation # | delivery guy | TikTok  Guy drops deliverySupport the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Do you want to pee in something fancy when you can't find a bathroom? Use the code: THEGIGECONOMYPODCAST for 10% off A mobile vending machine for your car! Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 10

We would love to hear your feedback!Uber sues DoorDash and Uber is trying to change their insurance Ep 237Episode Links: 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 movehttps://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  PICTUREWaymo strikes again:  https://www.reddit.com/r/waymo/s/8uCNAjcEnS VIDEOhttps://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 Support the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Do you want to pee in something fancy when you can't find a bathroom? Use the code: THEGIGECONOMYPODCAS

We would love to hear your feedback!Enforcing traffic laws on delivery robots and Doordash gets hit by drunk customer Ep 236 Episode Links:  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 daySupport the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Do you want to pee in something fancy when you can't find a bathroom? Use the code: THEGIGECONOMYPODCAST for 10% off A mobile vending machi

We would love to hear your feedback!Waymo wants to drive you but can't manage basic functions. Ubers new service animal feature Ep 235Episode Links: ‘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 Support the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Do you want to pee in something fancy when you can't find a bathroom? Use the code: THEGIGECON