The article discusses Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's acknowledgment of drivers' lack of benefits but emphasizes their flexibility [2]. Amidst pandemic challenges and Valentine's Day strikes, Khosrowshahi highlights drivers' role in Uber's success, emphasizing their...

The article from Wired discusses how Urban Company, a home services platform in India, initially attracted women to join the gig economy but later subjected them to unfair practices, leading to their disenchantment and departure. Read the rest of the article here....

Lyft's CEO, Risher, admitted to a margin error, attributing it to the addition of an extra zero. The error occurred during the company's earnings release, leading to significant consequences. Read the rest of the article here.  

Gig workers deactivated from platforms like Uber Eats and Instacart can seek reactivation through arbitration, as per their contracts. Read the rest of the article here.  

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...

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.