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Uber Lets US Drivers Earn Extra Income With AI Data Labeling Tasks
artificial intelligence // October 16, 2025

Uber said on Thursday (Oct. 16), that it is introducing a new way for some of its U.S. drivers to earn money by taking on digital tasks tied to the company’s data labeling business, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Lyft Lets Commuters Cap Prices With New Subscription
Ridesharing // September 04, 2024

Lyft has debuted a new feature designed to help commuters stay within budget. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

25% of High-Income Consumers Work Side Hustles
Consumer Insights // June 26, 2024

Amid news that the U.S. job market is cooling, first-time unemployment claims are up and 64% of Americans now live paycheck to paycheck, comes this finding: One-quarter of those Americans earning more than six figures a year work side hustles to generate extra income. Get...

Upwork Believes AI is the Future of Work
Earnings // May 01, 2024

Against a challenging macro backdrop, freelance work matters more than ever.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Gen Z Redefines Work as Flexible Pay Gains Ground

November 25, 2025
With inflation and changing government policies prompting widespread uncertainty, 6 in 10 American workers are facing pocketbook challenges while lacking the steadiness and predictability of a salaried job.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

25% of High-Income Consumers Work Side Hustles

June 26, 2024
Amid news that the U.S. job market is cooling, first-time unemployment claims are up and 64% of Americans now live paycheck to paycheck, comes this finding: One-quarter of those Americans...

Visa: How Payments Fuel The Connected Car Experience

January 14, 2019
It’s almost burnt rubber time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Uber Lets US Drivers Earn Extra Income With AI Data Labeling Tasks

October 16, 2025
Uber said on Thursday (Oct. 16), that it is introducing a new way for some of its U.S. drivers to earn money by taking on digital tasks tied to the company’s data labeling business, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

Lyft Lets Commuters Cap Prices With New Subscription

September 04, 2024
Lyft has debuted a new feature designed to help commuters stay within budget. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Fiverr Debuts AI-Powered Homepage Among New Services

January 30, 2024
Fiverr is turning to AI to help businesses improve their access to freelance services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Nearly 12% of Americans See Incomes Decrease as Business Slows

October 04, 2023
More and more Americans are seeing income levels drop, a new labor market survey shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...