Uber is contemplating the acquisition of Instacart, sparking a surge in Instacart's stock prices. Analyst speculation points to Uber's interest in entering the grocery sector, potentially through the acquisition of the popular grocery delivery company Instacart. Read...

A DoorDash driver named Carolann Stillings was seriously injured in a dog attack while making a delivery in Fountain, Colorado on December 27th. Here are the key details of the attack: The attack happened when Stillings was making a "contactless" delivery, meaning she...

Uber and Lyft have asserted that the recent federal rule tightening worker classification standards will not impact their drivers. The Biden administration implemented the new labor rule to address the misclassification of workers as "independent contractors." The...

An Uber driver made headlines for an act of kindness during the holiday season. While driving a 16-year-old passenger to John Hawkins Parkway, the driver discovered that the teenager had left behind $8,000 in cash in the back seat. The money was a Christmas gift from...

Pizza Hut restaurants in California are facing layoffs in response to the recent implementation of the state's minimum wage law. The layoff announcements came ahead of the new minimum wage increase, with Assembly Bill 1228 enforcing a $20 minimum wage for fast-food...

An Indian student in the US found herself stranded when her Lyft driver absconded with her luggage on the way to the airport. The incident sparked immediate attention, prompting a response from Lyft CEO David Risher, who assured that the company's team was actively...

The Washington Post article discusses the US Department of Labor's new "independent contractor" rule, aiming to clarify the classification of workers. The rule provides guidelines on determining whether a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent...

A Kansas City woman, Marissa Leonard, is facing charges for allegedly shooting a DoorDash driver who was delivering McDonald's to her on December 20. The incident came to light when court documents were filed earlier this month in Jackson County, Missouri. Leonard has...

The article on wsav.com discusses the evolving landscape of the American workforce in the gig economy era. According to Statista, as of 2023, approximately 73.3 million Americans are engaged in gig work, marking a significant shift in the employment paradigm compared...

The grieving family of Adriana Arocha Duque, a 34-year-old Lyft driver, is demanding answers following her tragic death. Adriana was fatally shot in the head, and her lifeless body was found at the scene. The incident occurred around 8:45 PM in Chicago, leaving loved...