Gig Workers

DoorDash Launches Gas Rewards to Help Drivers Offset Prices

DoorDash Launches Gas Rewards to Help Drivers Offset Prices
DoorDash Launches Gas Rewards to Help Drivers Offset Prices
March 16, 2022  |  Delivery

Delivery platform DoorDash is launching a gas rewards program to offset some of the higher fuel prices drivers are paying at the pump, according to...

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High Gas Prices Prompt Uber to Enact a Surcharge for 60 Days
High Gas Prices Prompt Uber to Enact a Surcharge for 60 Days
March 13, 2022  |  Ridesharing

With gas prices rising to new heights in the U.S. and other parts of the world, Uber is debuting a “temporary fuel surcharge” to help...

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Instacart Beefs up Shopper Support as Gig Model Faces Scrutiny
Instacart Beefs up Shopper Support as Gig Model Faces Scrutiny
March 10, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Amid ongoing reports of the difficult conditions faced by gig workers, aggregators are making moves to create more positive perceptions of the labor model. Instacart,...

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Amazon Offers Grocery Gig Workers Whole Foods Staff Jobs
Amazon Offers Grocery Gig Workers Whole Foods Staff Jobs
March 08, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Amazon has been changing its policies over the past few years like many companies and has been reckoning with consumers who seem to not want...

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Gig Economy Businesses Turn to FinTechs to Enable Instant Payments
Gig Economy Businesses Turn to FinTechs to Enable Instant Payments
March 08, 2022  |  Gig Economy

The next generation of small business owners, freelancers and gig workers have grown up using platforms like Venmo and other instant payments, giving them some...

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France Expansion Has Gopuff Weighing UK Worker Status 
France Expansion Has Gopuff Weighing UK Worker Status 
March 03, 2022  |  Delivery

Months after expanding into the U.K. and a day following its launch in France, U.S. delivery startup Gopuff is weighing the status of its workforce...

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45% of Independent Contractors Want to Be Paid Daily or on Demand
45% of Independent Contractors Want to Be Paid Daily or on Demand
February 28, 2022  |  B2B Payments

As more consumers become familiar with instant disbursements, both traditional employees and independent contractors are showing interest in instant pay. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Uber Tests Pay Redo to Woo New Drivers
Uber Tests Pay Redo to Woo New Drivers
February 27, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Uber will be testing a new algorithm for drivers that allows them to see pay and destinations before accepting a trip, according to a Reuters...

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