gig economy

InDrive Says Transparent Ride-Hailing Pay Structure Will Ensure Fair Compensation for Drivers
InDrive Says Transparent Ride-Hailing Pay Structure Will Ensure Fair Compensation for Drivers
February 15, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The emergence of ridesharing platforms such as Uber and Lyft has not only transformed commuting habits but also reshaped the gig economy landscape, granting drivers unprecedented levels of flexibility...

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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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