Gig Economy

Gig Economy
Grubhub Offers Drivers Instant Wages After Partnering With PayPal, Visa
June 14, 2022

Food delivery platform Grubhub is giving drivers instant access to their wages following a partnership with PayPal and Visa, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS on Tuesday (June 14).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Amazon to End Flex Delivery Service in Germany
June 07, 2022

Amazon is ending its Flex gig economy delivery services in Germany, though the eCommerce giant has not given any reason for the closure, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (June 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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EU Lawmakers Meet With Airbnb on Hosting Rules
June 06, 2022

Airbnb co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Nathan Blecharczyk recently hosted members of the European Parliament to talk about updating European Union rules to help address hosting issues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Companies Offer Gig Economy Drivers Additional Revenue, Opportunities and Vehicles
April 18, 2022

Companies see opportunities to help gig economy drivers become even more digitized, offering them more apps, screens and electric cars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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LatAm’s Gig Economy Is Growing, Studies Show, Along With Digital Payments
April 08, 2022

The gig or sharing economy has become an enticing employment opportunity for people in Latin America over the past two years, especially as new payment methods become available. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Gig Economy Drivers Rent More Than 300,000 Vehicles
April 05, 2022

Renting vehicles to gig economy drivers is a total addressable market that is currently estimated at between 300,000 and 500,000 vehicles, EVmo CEO Stephen Sanchez said Thursday (March 31) during the company’s quarterly earnings call.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Uber, Lyft’s Win in Washington State Comes Before NLRB Rules on Gig Worker Standard
April 05, 2022

Last week, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a new law governing ride-hailing drivers that provides them with additional rights such as sick pay and minimum pay guarantees based on the time and distance they spend on each trip. Yet, drivers won’t get the full benefits...

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Washington State Sets Minimum Pay for Uber, Lyft
April 01, 2022

Washington has become the first U.S. state to set earnings standards for ride-hailing companies after Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a minimum pay standard for Lyft and Uber drivers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Technology Enables Customized Auto Insurance for Gig Economy Drivers
March 28, 2022

Gig economy drivers can face some complications when it comes to their auto insurance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...