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Uber's smooth operator Dara Khosrowshahi has done something Travis Kalanick never could: turn a profit

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 09:43

Tech Insider

Dara Khosrowshahi Uber — Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has guided Uber to profitability.
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Tech, trending-uk, Uber, dara-khosrowshahi, travis-kalanick

Uber CEO says Super Bowl ads aren't worth it without celebrity promotion ahead of 'Friends'-themed spot

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 13:58

Tech Insider : Sports

Actress Jennifer Aniston faces fellow 'Friends' star David Schwimmer while pointing a finger at him with trailers and dressing rooms behind them on the set of a Uber's 2024 Super Bowl TV ad. — Uber drafted "Friends" stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer for its Super Bowl ad this year.
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Retail, Uber, superbowl, Sports, Advertising, gig-economy, Rideshare

Lyft says it's going to give some of its drivers a pay bump

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 13:31

Tech Insider : Economy

Lyft app — Lyft announced that it would guarantee drivers get at least 70% of what riders pay, after fees.
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economy, Lyft, gig-work, Driving, Uber, cost-of-living, Gas

Uber's CEO confirms 'the Taylor Swift effect' is very real

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 12:44

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US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift at the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills. — Uber's local teams prep ahead of Taylor Swift coming to down, said CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.
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A boomer Uber driver's business had over $100,000 in earnings, but he estimates over half of that was lost to expenses and commissions. He shares why he plans to keep driving.

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 14:17

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Photo illustration of Dean Ceran. — Dean Ceran works for Uber between 50 and 60 hours a week. Driving expenses significantly reduce his business profits.
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Meet a single mom who quit driving for Uber and Lyft after she made $103,000 in 2022 but only took home $19,000

Sat, 02/03/2024 - 06:13

Tech Insider : Economy

Uber driver with a phone — Genesis said she quit gig driving to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
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An Air Force veteran with a back injury turned to gig driving to pay her bills. A few months later, she lost her apartment.

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 06:00

Tech Insider : Economy

uber driver — Rene, 48, has driven for Uber and Lyft for a few months but isn't making ends meet.
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economy, Rideshare, gig-workers, gig-economy, Veterans, Lyft, Uber

You might be paying twice as much by ordering takeout food on DoorDash or Postmates, new study says

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 12:51

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Man choosing what to order on Postmates. — Ordering fast food for delivery can be expensive.
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Retail, DoorDash, PostMates, grubhub, Uber, ubereats, Chick-fil-A

Gig driving was a glimmer of hope for many people with disabilities — but for some, it's a dead end.

Sun, 01/28/2024 - 06:18

Tech Insider : Economy

Image of a hand holding a phone in a car — iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BI

economy, gig-work, Driving, Uber, Lyft, disabilities, cost-of-living

Uber and Lyft drivers say they do it for more than the money: It makes them less lonely.

Sat, 01/27/2024 - 06:08

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber lyft drivers — Mark McCann (left), Dean Ceran (middle), and Jason McConahy (right) said they've benefited from the social interactions that can come with Uber and Lyft driving.
Mark McCann (left), Dean Ceran (middle), Jason McConahy (right)

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