gig economy

New Gig App Provider Ranking Works Wonders With Startling Switch-ups
New Gig App Provider Ranking Works Wonders With Startling Switch-ups
November 19, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

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Latest Provider Ranking of Aggregators Proves a Sector Can Be Both Solid and Fluid
Latest Provider Ranking of Aggregators Proves a Sector Can Be Both Solid and Fluid
November 19, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

It’s a complicated business, being a delivery aggregator. The logistics. The smell of chicken kabobs filling the car, making drivers hungry all the time. What’s...

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Instacart Unveils New Driver Safety Measures
Instacart Unveils New Driver Safety Measures
November 18, 2021  |  Delivery

Instacart has launched a series of safety features for its delivery workers, designed to leverage information from law enforcement, local news and society media to...

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MA Ballot Measure Pushes for Gig Workers to Be Treated Like Contractors
MA Ballot Measure Pushes for Gig Workers to Be Treated Like Contractors
November 16, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Supporters of a Massachusetts ballot question that will ask voters to treat drivers for Uber, Lyft and other app-based companies as independent contractors have collected...

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BBTV Offers Creators Expedited and Cypto Payments 
BBTV Offers Creators Expedited and Cypto Payments 
November 10, 2021  |  Faster Payments

The media and technology company BBTV has launched a service called Fast Pay, designed to expedite monthly payments for creators.  Get the Full Story Complete...

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Fiverr Delivers Better-Than-Expected Earnings
Fiverr Delivers Better-Than-Expected Earnings
November 10, 2021  |  Earnings

Israeli freelance platform Fiverr delivered third-quarter earnings that topped forecasts, with 42% year-over-year revenue growth reaching $74.3 million and net earnings per share of $0.19....

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With Acquisition of Wolt, DoorDash Aims to Take on Uber Eats’ Global Reach
With Acquisition of Wolt, DoorDash Aims to Take on Uber Eats’ Global Reach
November 09, 2021  |  Delivery

DoorDash continues to broaden the scope of its stated mission, this time with the acquisition of on-demand food and retail delivery service Wolt. Alongside the...

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Deep Dive: Why Paying Gig Workers More Quickly Is a Winning Proposition for the Businesses That Employ Them
Deep Dive: Why Paying Gig Workers More Quickly Is a Winning Proposition for the Businesses...
November 09, 2021  |  Disbursements

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Ride-Hailing Fares up 25% in Q3 Over 2019, but Uber, Lyft Riders Don’t Care
Ride-Hailing Fares up 25% in Q3 Over 2019, but Uber, Lyft Riders Don’t Care
November 08, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Riders are returning to Uber and Lyft despite higher prices caused by a driver shortage, Reuters reported Monday (Nov. 8).  Get the Full Story Complete...

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