How a New Jersey rideshare driver with a disability survives off $14,000 a year while working toward a new career

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Michael is studying for a bachelor's degree while driving for Uber.

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Most delivery gig work workers won't be impacted by the new fed rule — yet

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Gig delivery companies, including Instacart and DoorDash, say they aren't planning any changes in response to a new rule from the Department of Labor.

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The golden age of working for Instacart, DoorDash, and other delivery apps is over, workers say

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A woman wearing sunglasses and carrying a red DoorDash-branded insulated bag walks away from an SUV with its back hatch open in a neighborhood in Palo Alto, California at the start of the COVID pandemic. A hybrid car parked in a driveway is visible in the background.
Delivery gig work isn't as lucrative as it was in 2020, gig workers told Business Insider.

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The AI boom could force you to enter the gig economy

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The development of generative AI could increase the number of Americans working in gig and freelance jobs.

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5 Uber and Lyft drivers share why they plan to keep their ride-hailing jobs, even as pay declines

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Despite financial challenges, some Uber and Lyft drivers aren't considering other gig economy jobs. Drivers in the story are not pictured.

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3 women who drive for Uber and Lyft explain their top strategies for making up to $1,400 a week and getting customer tips

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Women are driving for Uber and Lyft and using a variety of strategies to make money. Drivers in the story are not pictured.

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A boomer who quit taxi driving to drive for Uber and Lyft said he 'can't afford to take a day off' to make ends meet

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Jerry, 60, not pictured here, drives over 70 hours a week for Uber and Lyft.

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This is how you can help your Amazon delivery driver earn up to a $25,000 tip for free

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Amazon offered their drivers $5 tips this holiday season, and customers jumped on the promotion.

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Women who drive for Uber and Lyft share tips for staying safe in gig-economy jobs

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Some women Uber and Lyft drivers say they've felt unsafe while working in the gig economy. Drivers in the story are not pictured.

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Gig work is getting less profitable

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The gig economy is booming in the US, but many workers have found it challenging to make decent money.

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