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A Gen Xer says making money as an Uber and Lyft driver isn't easy but the social interactions make the job worthwhile

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 13:40

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Jason McConahy — Jason McConahy says driving for Uber and Lyft has provided him a valuable social outlet.
Jason McConahy

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, gig-economy

A Gen Z college student who drives for Uber Eats and DoorDash shares how he uses 'multi-apping' to make money

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Joseph Kaiser — Joseph Kaiser, 26, said "multi-apping" has helped boost his Uber Eats and DoorDash earnings.
Joseph Kaiser

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, uber-eats, DoorDash

Walmart Spark shoppers can remove their tips up to 24 hours after delivery. Drivers say that contributes to a problem of 'tip baiting.'

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 05:47

A customer in the parking lot of a Walmart store — While tip baiting happens on other apps, six contractors who make deliveries for Spark said the problem was particularly bad on Walmart's delivery service.
AP Photo/Julio Cortez

Retail, walmart, walmart-spark, Delivery, gig-work, delivery-driver

Walmart spent years growing Spark, its own gig-economy delivery service. But Walmart Spark workers say challenges became clear in 2023.

Sun, 12/31/2023 - 08:19

A man delivers a Walmart bag of groceries to a woman at her front door. — Spark, Walmart's gig-worker powered delivery service, faced scrutiny from workers in 2023.
Walmart

Retail, walmart, spark, Delivery, eCommerce, Shopping, Grocery

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

Sun, 12/31/2023 - 05:07

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.
Jessica Christian/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images

Retail, gig-work, instacart, DoorDash, amazon-flex, grubhub, Uber

The AI boom could force you to enter the gig economy

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

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

economy, Tech, economy, Tech, Careers, AI, generative-ai

Why older Americans are ditching retirement to drive for Uber and Lyft

Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:23

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

retired uber lyft drivers — Some older Americans who appeared to leave the workforce in recent years are working in the gig economy to support their finances.
(Left) Omar Ford, (Middle) Jeff Hoenig, (Right) Wesley Johnson

economy, Careers, gig-work, Drivers, Uber, Lyft, Retirement

I got stabbed while shopping for Instacart. I was shocked by how difficult it was to get support as an injured gig worker.

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 12:09

Instacart gig worker with shopping cart — The Instacart shopper who recounted being stabbed isn't pictured.
Michael Loccisano / Getty Images

Retail, instacart, gig-work, Shopping, Work, Stores, eCommerce

4 Uber and Lyft drivers calculated how much they made after expenses. It ranged from $22 to $40 an hour, and an EV, tips, and tax incentives can make a big difference.

Wed, 11/22/2023 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

rideshare drivers — Nathaniel Hudson-Hartman, left, Jeff Hoenig, center, and Gabe Ets-Hokin.
Nathaniel Hudson-Hartman, Jeff Hoenig, Gabe Ets-Hokin

economy, economy, Uber, Lyft, Tipping, ride-hailing, gig-work

A Gen Xer gave up gig work with Amazon to become a full-time bus driver. He's nearly doubled his hourly income and loves the benefits.

Sun, 11/05/2023 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy

Jason Timss — Jason Timss switched from being a gig worker at Amazon Flex to a full-time bus driver in the Seattle area.
Jason Timss

economy, amazon-flex, bus-drivers, Washington, Seattle, gig-work, transit

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