A senator is pressing the IRS to raise the mileage deduction that Uber drivers rely on to offset spiking gas prices

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics, Economy
A woman sits behind the seat of a Honda car while driving. In a smartphone holder to her right, a phone shows a ride-hailing app with directions for completing a ride.
Senator Ruben Gallego asked for a higher per-mile deduction from the IRS in a Thursday letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Amazon wants to 'monetize' speed as it tests a radical new all-day, 10-window delivery service

Tech Insider : Business, Style
An Amazon delivery vehicle
An Amazon delivery vehicle

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DoorDash and Uber tap gig workers to collect data for everything from training AI to stocking stores

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Technology
A red DoorDash bag hangs from the handlebars of a e-bike as someone wearing black pants, a black coat, and black gloves pushes the bike.
DoorDash now lets users train AI or photograph store shelves.

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DoorDash is giving drivers gas 'relief payments' as prices at the pump near $4 a gallon

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
A moped rider with a red DoorDash insulated bag waits at an intersection in Washington, DC.
DoorDash delivery drivers can earn "relief payments" for fuel based on how far they drive each week, the company said on Monday.

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How much gig workers earn per hour across Uber, Grubhub, and similar apps

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
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Uber drivers ranked among the gig workers with the highest per-hour earnings in 2025, according to Gridwise.

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After work, I had to DoorDash to pay for our motel room. I brought my toddler with me to avoid childcare costs.

Tech Insider : Business
A woman holding a toddler.
Miller, shown with her daughter, Emory, was determined to pay her own way.

Courtesy of Emily Miller.

DoorDash is extending its pause on operations in New York City after blizzard hits the Northeast

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
A delivery worker rides a bike through a snowstorm while carrying a red reusable DoorDash bag.
DoorDash and Grubhub suspended operations in New York City late Sunday ahead of a blizzard.

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DoorDash's CEO says he's got an edge on Amazon in groceries

Tech Insider : Business
A DoorDash delivery worker drives a motorcycle with a red padded bag mounted on the back as he looks back at the photographer and smiles while wearing sunglasses.
DoorDash reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday.

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Waymo is giving DoorDash drivers money to help shut the doors on its robotaxis

Tech Insider : Business
A Waymo vehicle exits a charging lot on January 15, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
Waymo is paying DoorDash drivers to shut its doors.

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Uber Eats and DoorDash workers could see a bump from New York City's new tipping law. The companies say it'll hurt them.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
A DoorDash delivery worker walks down a sidewalk with a red DoorDash-branded insulated backpack and a bicycle.
New York City's law mandating an option to tip when customers pay for their order takes effect on January 26.

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