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...

A burglary suspect in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, found an unconventional getaway plan as he attempted to escape in an Uber. The suspect, accused of stealing tools from Blue Sky Plumbing, hoped to use the ride-sharing service for a quick escape. Wheat Ridge police...

In this report by KTTC, a Rochester Uber driver shares a cautionary tale after becoming a victim of a scam targeting rideshare drivers. The driver warns fellow drivers to be vigilant and shares details of the scam, which may involve fraudulent calls from individuals...

The article on Insurance News Net explores the unique needs of gig economy workers and emphasizes the necessity for life insurers to tailor their offerings to this growing segment. Gig workers, often classified as independent contractors, lack access to traditional...

In an exclusive interview, a local Lyft driver from Menasha shares a harrowing experience of a violent attack by a passenger. Recounting the incident, the driver expresses genuine fear for their life, revealing that the encounter was more than the typical challenges...

JetBlue has launched a program to provide Uber vouchers for passengers experiencing flight delays or cancellations. Travelers facing a qualified flight delay of three hours or more due to specific reasons can receive a rideshare voucher, offering an alternative...

The Toronto City Council voted to impose a cap on ride-hail licenses, freezing the number of Uber and Lyft vehicles operating on city streets. The move was met with opposition, with concerns raised about potential price increases and legal challenges from ride-hailing...

DoorDash is testing a new feature named "Dine Out," designed to incentivize users to dine in restaurants rather than ordering in. This program offers select DoorDash customers credits when they check in at eligible restaurants through the app. Users can earn these...