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Gig work is getting less profitable

Sun, 12/10/2023 - 06:13

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber eats delivery drivers socializing — The gig economy is booming in the US, but many workers have found it challenging to make decent money.
Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, gig-economy, gig-workers, Uber

A Florida Gen Xer started driving for DoorDash after his business shuttered. He shares 2 tips for increasing your earnings on the app.

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 10:53

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Jeff Greene — Jeff Greene, 55, has used DoorDash driving to pay the bills while he figures out his next career steps.
Jeff Greene

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

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

A Florida Gen Xer who met his wife driving for Uber and Lyft details all the reasons he can no longer make a living and what he's doing instead to boost his income

Sat, 12/02/2023 - 06:23

Tech Insider : Economy

San Francisco Uber self-driving — Charles met his wife driving for Uber.
Uber

economy, Transportation, Uber, Lyft, gig-workers, Florida, Gas

Some Uber and Lyft drivers have learned they can make more money if they're pickier about whom they serve

Mon, 11/27/2023 - 11:40

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

A passenger enters an Uber car in New York City, New York, U.S., December 6, 2019. — Some Uber and Lyft drivers say declining trips can help boost their earnings.
Jefferson Siegel/Reuters

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, Rideshare

A 60-year-old Uber driver explains why burnout and poor customer tipping led her to take a part-time job at Kohl's

Sat, 11/25/2023 - 06:08

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Susan — Susan, 60, took a part-time job at Kohl's after growing frustrated with her pay as an Uber driver.
Susan

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, Tipping

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

Both Cruise Co-founders Jump Ship After Vehicles Deemed Public Safety Hazard

Mon, 11/20/2023 - 14:03

Gizmodo

Both co-founders of Cruise have resigned from the company, following a month of turbulence for General Motors’ self-driving car subsidiary.

Cruise, cruise co, Lyft, Robotics, General Motors, mo elshenaway, robotaxi

How a Florida driver fed up with Uber and Lyft created her own shuttle service so she could make more money and work fewer hours

Sun, 11/19/2023 - 06:13

Tech Insider : Economy

port of miami with cruise ships docked in blue-green waters — Sherry charges $50 a ride for her cruise shuttle service.
pisaphotography/Shutterstock

economy, gig-workers, ride-share, Uber, Lyft, Florida, Cruise

A millennial Uber and Lyft driver who earned $25,000 last year explains how he makes money when customer tipping is 'nonexistent'

Wed, 11/08/2023 - 12:22

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber lyft driver — Some Uber and Lyft drivers say that poor customer tipping had made it harder to make money. Driver in story not pictured.
Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, UberX

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