gig economy

Rideshare, Delivery Drivers to Strike on Valentine’s Day
Rideshare, Delivery Drivers to Strike on Valentine’s Day
February 12, 2024  |  Gig Economy

An organization representing rideshare drivers and delivery workers is organizing a strike on Valentine’s Day (Wednesday, Feb. 14). Justice for App Workers is calling on drivers...

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Getaround to Restructure, Lay Off 30% of North American Staff
Getaround to Restructure, Lay Off 30% of North American Staff
February 08, 2024  |  Personnel

Peer-to-peer carsharing marketplace Getaround is laying off about 30% of its North American staff as part of a restructuring plan. The company will restructure its workforce and...

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Lyft Guarantees Rideshare Drivers 70% or More of Fare
Lyft Guarantees Rideshare Drivers 70% or More of Fare
February 06, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Lyft said it has made several improvements for drivers in its latest product update, the Early 2024 Release. The rideshare platform’s latest release addresses key...

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Freelancers Embrace Subscriptions for Personalized Work Tech, Says Groove CEO
Freelancers Embrace Subscriptions for Personalized Work Tech, Says Groove CEO
February 02, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As freelancing, remote employment and other new models of work emerge, coworking app Groove is seeing demand rise for subscription services that can aid consumers...

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Fiverr Debuts AI-Powered Homepage Among New Services
Fiverr Debuts AI-Powered Homepage Among New Services
January 30, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Fiverr is turning to AI to help businesses improve their access to freelance services. The freelance marketplace announced Tuesday (Jan. 30) the launch of a new...

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Hampr Says Helping Businesses Do the Laundry Pays
Hampr Says Helping Businesses Do the Laundry Pays
January 26, 2024  |  Gig Economy

As on-demand platforms using gig labor look for reliable revenue, laundry app Hampr is getting into the B2B sector. The company’s Jan. 10 launch of...

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Juuli Launches Affiliate Program to Promote Freelancer Invoicing, Payments Solutions
Juuli Launches Affiliate Program to Promote Freelancer Invoicing, Payments Solutions
January 22, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Juuli, a FinTech platform specializing in freelancer invoicing and payments, has launched an affiliate program aimed at promoting financial freedom for partners. The new Juuli Squad referral...

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Uber Driver Cruising on Top in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Gig Platform Apps
Uber Driver Cruising on Top in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Gig Platform Apps
January 17, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The gig economy is ever-changing, but the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Gig Platform Apps can help users stay up to date. This month we’ve seen a...

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Wage Hikes and Regulations May Spur Gig Platform Consolidation
Wage Hikes and Regulations May Spur Gig Platform Consolidation
January 15, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Wage hikes and new regulations impacting the ways in which gig workers are classified may shake up online platforms, pinching profits and spurring consolidation. In...

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