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Welcome to the thriving hustle of the gig economy. But it's not all rosy; we dive into the harsh realities faced by Uber drivers dealing with disrespectful passengers and Uber's flawed compensation system. Through the eyes of a driver faced with an unpaid extra stop and rude customers, we discuss the economic implications of this scenario - a stark reminder that drivers don't earn much and depend on passengers respecting their time.
Ever wondered about the differences between driving part-time and full-time in the gig economy? We explore this, giving you insights into how the younger generation is leveraging this space. We also discuss Lyft's innovation, its new feature allowing drivers to choose XL and Comfort over Classic.
As we continue our journey through the gig economy, we delve into contentious issues like the impact of the plastic bag ban on grocery deliveries. We engage in a lively debate about a mandatory tipping policy for gig workers. We also speculate on some potential solutions like drivers carrying reusable bags to the store and swapping them with customers. If you're keen on getting a holistic view of the gig economy, understanding its challenges, and brainstorming potential solutions, you won't want to miss this episode. We'll see you on the inside.
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Ep #194 Uber driver leaves blind women on the side of the road, Massachusetts takes Uber, Lyft to trial over whether drivers are employees.
Ep #193 It's not a tip, it is a bid for service, Uber spends millions to slow sexual assault suits.
Ep #192 Rent a car for a day from Uber, and Instacart is losing ground to a new Amazon service.
Episode #191 Uber Rider Verification and A woman called Swastika got an apology from Uber.
Ep #190 Uber & Lyft delay their pull out, and a man delivers food on horseback
Ep # 189 Uber launches in Japan, Uber Eats is getting delivered by a self-driving car.
Ep #188 Would you rather, lyft is kicking drivers off comfort, and Uber cashouts are more.
Ep #187 Uber launches "Uber Carseat" God help us all! Taylor Swift fans tip better.
Ep #186 Uber shakes up the EV world and Uber and Lyft are pulling out of Minneapolis.
Ep. #185 B-side Embracing Freedom: Levi's Journey from Corporate to Creative through Gig Work
Ep #184 Uber threatens to leave Minnesota, and Uber EV drivers get a bonus, sort of.
Ep. #183 Doordash changes completion rate, Uber weekends quests are changing and Wendy's is going to do surge pricing
Ep. #182 Do you want to be an Uber mentor? and a Waymo car trapped some passengers.
Ep. #181 Ridy's car-seat marketplace transforms your ride-share experience
Ep #180 Jason almost gets in a fight, and Uber actually made a profit.
Ep #179 Lyft delivers its State of the Union speech, entitled streamers smash phone and Are You Striking on Feb 14th?
Ep #178 NYC Uber is falling apart and drivers are getting random money from Lyft.
Ep. #177 Uber is charging for background checks and would you get a DoorDash tattoo?
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