gig economy

Uber Reports Highest-Ever Monthly Bookings

Uber Reports Highest-Ever Monthly Bookings
Uber Reports Highest-Ever Monthly Bookings
April 12, 2021  |  Ridesharing

Uber saw its highest-ever monthly bookings in March thanks to a rise in COVID-19 vaccinations, the rideshare company reported in a Securities and Exchange Commission...

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New Gig App Provider Ranking Does Its Job Tracking New Chart Positions
New Gig App Provider Ranking Does Its Job Tracking New Chart Positions
April 09, 2021  |  Mobile

Unemployment claims are up one week, down the next in the topsy-turvy world after COVID-19. Where does that leave gig workers? In the driver’s seat,...

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DoorDash To Donate $1 Million To 10 Drivers And Charities Of Their Choice
DoorDash To Donate $1 Million To 10 Drivers And Charities Of Their Choice
April 08, 2021  |  Delivery

DoorDash has launched a $12 million initiative that will earmark money for a chance for one of 10 Dashers to receive $50,000 cash, the company...

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Lumanu Debuts Platform For Creator B2B Finance
Lumanu Debuts Platform For Creator B2B Finance
April 07, 2021  |  Gig Economy

Lumanu has rolled out its business platform, which will let creators manage, scale and protect their businesses, a press release said on Wednesday (April 7)....

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Driver Shortage Has Uber, Lyft Scrambling To Meet Post-COVID Demand
Driver Shortage Has Uber, Lyft Scrambling To Meet Post-COVID Demand
April 07, 2021  |  Gig Economy

The diminished need for rideshares during the COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to abandon gig platforms as a source of income, causing a driver shortage...

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Deep Dive: How The Pandemic Is Accelerating Instant Payments’ Necessity In The Growing Gig Economy
Deep Dive: How The Pandemic Is Accelerating Instant Payments’ Necessity In The Growing Gig Economy
April 06, 2021  |  Disbursements

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Why Wag! Is Turning To Instant Payouts To Keep Dog Walkers On The Move
Why Wag! Is Turning To Instant Payouts To Keep Dog Walkers On The Move
April 05, 2021  |  Disbursements

Rising pet adoptions have led to a growing demand for gig workers who provide services for new furry friends. But finding the right help now...

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Deliveroo’s IPO Flopperoo Driven By Workforce Regulation Changes
Deliveroo’s IPO Flopperoo Driven By Workforce Regulation Changes
April 01, 2021  |  Delivery

U.K.-based food delivery app Deliveroo is not having a terrific first week on the public markets.  The Amazon-backed delivery service saw its share price plunge...

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