Lyft announces DHS human trafficking prevention tutorial for drivers
Lyft announced its partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Blue Campaign, becoming the first rideshare company to join the initiative. The campaign introduces a human trafficking prevention tutorial in the Lyft app for drivers..
Fiverr announces new financial talent services
Fiverr announced new specialty financial talent and services for businesses, including asset valuation, financial modeling, and investor sourcing. These resources are designed to assist companies at any stage of development..
Airbnb announces $1.4 billion economic impact in Atlanta for 2023
Airbnb announced that hosts and guests in the Atlanta metro area generated approximately $1.4 billion in economic activity in 2023. The data highlights the platform's impact on the local economy..
Airbnb announces progress on trust and safety initiatives
Airbnb announced that its Trust and Safety Advisory Coalition (TSAC) has contributed to over 45 safety initiatives since 2022. The coalition supports Airbnb in improving safety policies and products..
Announcements
Uber announces new features focusing on driver safety and experience
On September 17, 2024, Uber announced a series of new features and app improvements aimed at enhancing the safety, fairness, and ease of use for its more than 7 million monthly drivers and couriers worldwide. The announcement was made in Washington, DC.
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Uber Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Policy Jill Hazelbaker told Flexible Work News that through its partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the company is helping to eliminate impaired driving.
As delivery driving continues to be a flexible and appealing source of income, many prospective drivers are curious about how much they can earn in their city.
Announcements
Enclave office spaces continue expansion trends due to growing popularity
Enclave Coworking, a venture backed coworking startup, has taken advantage of the rise of suburban coworking and now operates fourteen locations in Illinois, with a planned expansion to Washington DC.
DRIVER STORIES
Amazon program prepares employees for trucking jobs in Illinois and around the world
Amazon’s Career Choice training program is addressing the increasing global demand for truck drivers. Its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) course equips employees with the necessary skills to serve as long-haul and freight drivers.
Florida driver on college success: 'My journey with Uber and ASU Online has been nothing short of incredible'
Although a college diploma is not required to drive for Uber, the ride-sharing company’s commitment to education is clearly seen in the many academic success stories it has made possible nationwide since its 2018 launch.
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Amazon Robotics VP: 'Injury rates across our network have declined' due to $550 million investment into 'safety-related projects'
Scott Dresser, Vice President of Amazon Robotics, stated that the e-commerce giant is investing $550 million into safety initiatives, including new robotics technologies, which has resulted in a declining injury rate for their workers. Dresser made the statement in a blog post for About Amazon.
Airbnb announces partnership with ChargePoint for EV chargers
Airbnb announced a partnership with ChargePoint to support the increasing demand for electric vehicle (EV) chargers by offering U.S. hosts discounts on chargers and installation services. This initiative aims to make it easier and more affordable for hosts to provide EV charging amenities.
POLICY
Institute for the American Worker president: ‘workers want flexibility, independence’
Vincent Vernuccio, president of the Institute for the American Worker, stated in a Sept. 2 episode of the Lunch Hour podcast that gig workers value the flexibility that comes with being independent contractors as opposed to traditional employees.
TransparencyUSA.org, said Records show Ken Nugent family directed $170k to Georgia Trial Lawyers' PAC fighting tort reform
Prominent trial attorney Kenneth Nugent and family members employed by his firm have given $170,000 to support the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s Political Action Committee (PAC), Civil Justice PAC Inc, since 2020. This period coincides with an ongoing debate over tort reform in the state, according to state donation records on TransparencyUSA.org.
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Colorado rideshare drivers start new co-op to put employees in driver's seat of their own profits
Colorado rideshare drivers are cutting ties with the larger apps—including Uber and Lyft—and have instead formed a collaboration among themselves, including the creation of a new app operated directly by the drivers.
New seasonal workforce report reveals why traditional hourly employment is losing talent to gig-like opportunities
The study from Legion Technologies found that 62% of hourly workers agree schedule flexibility is the most important thing about a seasonal employment opportunity