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Theft just keeps getting worse for Dollar Tree

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 14:25

Tech Insider : Economy

A woman walks by the Family Dollar store in Arvada, Colorado October 7, 2009. REUTERS/Rick Wilking — Family Dollar stores are still contending with rising theft.
Thomson Reuters

economy, gig-economy, Delivery, gig-workers, eCommerce, Food, Retail

I use 'DoorDash for IT workers.' I like the flexibility, but think constantly about getting a full-time job

Sun, 02/18/2024 - 05:32

Young man wearing headphones working on computer at startup office. Young IT professional working at coworking office with people working at back. — The future workplace could see more of a focus on employee mental health and wellbeing.
Getty/Luis Alvarez

Careers, gig-work, it, gig-economy, Work, as-told-to

The average Uber and Uber Eats driver saw their earnings decline over 15% in 2023, per Gridwise

Sat, 02/17/2024 - 05:02

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber and uber eats drivers — Some Uber and Uber Eats drivers say it's become harder to make money over the past year.
Nathan Stirk(Left), Carsten Koall (Right), via Getty Images

economy, Careers, economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, gridwise

People really don't want to tip their Uber and Lyft drivers

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

uber tipping — Most Americans don't tip their Uber drivers. But nearly 90% of food delivery trips come with tips.
Uber

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

Uber is celebrating its $1 billion profit. But some drivers are feeling left behind.

Thu, 02/15/2024 - 05:31

Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi speaks as Uber announces new sustainability features during an event at BAFTA in Piccadilly, London.Picture date: Thursday June 8, 2023. — Uber reported its first annual operating profit this month.
Aaron Chown/Getty Images

Tech, trending-uk, Uber, dara-khosrowshahi, gig-economy, uber-drivers

A San Francisco Lyft driver shares how Waymo's self-driving taxis are competing with his top earnings strategy: short rides

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 13:43

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Nycholas Boenzi — Nick Boenzi, A San Francisco Lyft driver, said focusing on short trips has helped him boost his ride-hailing profits.
Nycholas Boenzi

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

Uber drivers say the job has become more competitive — and that it's made their work less profitable

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 09:37

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

traffic road — An uptick in Uber and Lyft drivers in recent years could be making the gig less profitable.
Drew Angerer/Getty Images

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

Uber and Lyft drivers are staging a nationwide protest on Valentine's Day

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 15:15

Tech Insider : Economy

uber lyft drivers protest — Uber and Lyft drivers across the US plan not to drive on Valentine's Day to protest what they say is declining pay.
Paul Hennessy/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

economy, Careers, Uber, Lyft, valentines-day, gig-economy, California

An Uber and Lyft driver strike may force you to find another way home from the airport on Valentine's Day

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 10:41

uber car ride pickup zone airport — Uber and Lyft drivers at 10 US airports are planning to strike over midday on Wednesday.
Scott Olson/Getty Images

Transportation, Tech, Uber, Lyft, Rideshare, gig-economy, Strike

How much do Uber and Lyft drivers really make? It varies wildly depending on tips, car expenses, and how they calculate profits.

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 13:33

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Uber driver Estaphanie St. Just joins drivers for ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft, as they hold a rally at a park near Los Angeles International Airport, Wednesday, May, 8, 2019, in Los Angeles. — Estaphanie St. Just, an Uber driver, rallies with other drivers for the ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft at a park near Los Angeles International Airport in 2019 in Los Angeles.
AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes

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

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