A customer caught an Uber driver lying about the company’s tipping policy in an attempt to secure a larger tip. The driver falsely claimed that all untipped rides would receive a 30% automatic tip, which prompted the customer to expose the deception. Read the rest of the article here.
Gig workers are resorting to bots to secure orders on delivery apps like DoorDash and Walmart Spark amid declining pay and increased competition. Read the rest of the article here.
A recent study sheds light on the tipping habits of Uber and Lyft customers, highlighting that tipping has become increasingly important for rideshare drivers due to inflation affecting their pay. Read the rest of the article here.
A 17-year-old teenager was shot while inside a Lyft rideshare vehicle, according to police reports. The incident occurred while the girl was accompanied by her mother and juvenile brother. Read the rest of the article here.