gig economy

New Provider Ranking of Aggregator Apps Deviates in Unforeseen Directions

New Provider Ranking of Aggregator Apps Deviates in Unforeseen Directions
New Provider Ranking of Aggregator Apps Deviates in Unforeseen Directions
September 17, 2021  |  Mobile

A recent PYMNTS study found that 52% of consumers made retail purchases through aggregators last year. What does it mean? Well, we’re pretty sure people...

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DoorDash Takes On Restaurants In Fight Over NYC Data-Sharing Mandate
DoorDash Takes On Restaurants In Fight Over NYC Data-Sharing Mandate
September 16, 2021  |  Data & Research

In New York City, businesses and lawmakers are playing tug-of-war over consumer data. On Wednesday (Sept. 15), DoorDash sued New York City over a new...

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DoorDash Continues NYC Legal Battle With New Lawsuit
DoorDash Continues NYC Legal Battle With New Lawsuit
September 15, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

DoorDash has filed a federal lawsuit against New York City, arguing that its law that mandates food delivery services to share consumer data with restaurants...

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Delivery Platform Glovo Buys Spanish, Portuguese Companies
Delivery Platform Glovo Buys Spanish, Portuguese Companies
September 14, 2021  |  Partnerships

The Spanish courier/delivery service Glovo is purchasing two delivery companies: one in its home country, the other in Portugal. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Fiverr CEO Says Pandemic Reshapes Freelancing to Benefit of Workers and Employers
Fiverr CEO Says Pandemic Reshapes Freelancing to Benefit of Workers and Employers
September 07, 2021  |  Gig Economy

With dozens of job sites to click on, unprecedented digital connectivity and economic upheaval spurring two-sided demand for low commitment careers, you could say the...

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California Bill Requiring Food Delivery Fee Transparency Awaits Governor’s Approval
California Bill Requiring Food Delivery Fee Transparency Awaits Governor’s Approval
September 03, 2021  |  Delivery

In California, a bill that would require third-party delivery services such as DoorDash and Uber Eats to show consumers an itemized breakdown of costs and...

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Ride-Hailing Company Didi Could Cede Control to City of Beijing
Ride-Hailing Company Didi Could Cede Control to City of Beijing
September 03, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

On the heels of a crackdown on ride-hailing companies in China, Beijing’s local government has suggested investing in Didi Global Inc. to wrestle control away...

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Russian Food, Grocery Delivery Company Yandex to Spend $1B to Buy Uber Stake
Russian Food, Grocery Delivery Company Yandex to Spend $1B to Buy Uber Stake
August 31, 2021  |  Partnerships

As part of a $1 billion cash deal, Russian-based Yandex will purchase Uber’s stake in its collaborative food, grocery and convenience store delivery efforts, as...

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