With ride-hailing services like Uber, summer wouldn't be the same for gig economy workers like Eddie Terry.

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DoorDash hires employees: 'It's an exciting new opportunity to earn in New York'

There's a guaranteed hourly income for an e-bike courier at DashCorps, a subsidiary of DoorDash.

'Benefits that are offered to one, must be offered to all': Complete Controller offers PERKS platform

Complete Controller, headquartered out of Costa Mesa, California, is introducing its new benefits platform, PERKS, offering insurance benefits for non-traditional workers including gig economy workers, freelance workers and the 1099 workforce.

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Uber Eats VP on new robotic delivery: 'We're always looking for ways to better serve merchants and consumers'

Serve Robotics, the leading autonomous sidewalk delivery company is partnering with Uber Technologies, Inc. for a robotic delivery service that will be available to Uber Eats customers in Los Angeles next year.

Singh: Hitch offers 'convenient and affordable option' for ride-hailing in Florida

Hitch, a new ride-hail company, has launched in Florida.

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Uber CEO: 'Our monthly active driver and courier base in the U.S. has grown by nearly 640,000 since January'

Uber Techologies, Inc. marked 2021 third quarter as one where it saw incredible progress.

Up to 75% of digital workers are looking to change jobs within two to three years

The report, "Decoding the Digital Talent Challenge", showed that as many as 40% of employees working in digital fields are actively looking for new employment, and nearly 75% are expecting to leave their current position in the near future.

American Rescue Plan gives 'underinsured' gig workers a chance at affordable health insurance

Gig workers in the past have had to face either not being covered by health insurance at all or being underinsured due to not working in a traditional employment setting.

Drivers enjoy gig experience at Uber: 'I have had really good passengers'

Most Uber drivers affirm the enjoyment they get from their full-time independent job despite a few not-so-good experiences with some passengers.

'Early and decisive investments in driver growth are still paying dividends': Uber, other gig stocks grow

The top three gig economy companies share how they garnered remarkable increases in their earnings.

Uber driver on job flexibility: 'When I get tired or sick, I can stop working'

There are days when a worker is not capable of doing their job, which is why gig drivers enjoy the flexibility and freedom that Uber provides.

Ride-hailing drivers appreciate gig economy's perks: Income, flexibility, time with family

Uber drivers say they prefer driving for the company because of the flexibility, higher income, ease of the job and it gives them more time for family.

Taiwan-based company offers tutoring platform beneficial to parents, tutors

A new tech startup is working to reimagine the gig economy by allowing instructors and influencers to monetize their time for tutoring, mentoring, coaching and more.

Texas study: Ride-hailing services have led to decrease in DUI cases

A study conducted by the University of Texas Health Science Center shows that using ride-hailing services, like Uber, is beneficial to customers and their safety in certain instances where the person should not be driving themselves.

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DoorDash gives its drivers 'resource to feel safe and secure on the road'

DoorDash has rolled out a new in-app toolkit called SafeDash to help its drivers feel safer and provide a quicker connection with emergency help in unsafe situations.

Delaware company teams with Delivery Drivers Inc.: 'We are leading the way in working with independent workers'

Delaware-based iWorker Innovations is partnering with Delivery Drivers Inc. to offer personal, educational and financial benefits to the company's network of 1099 driver-partners.

Lawmakers back Gig is Up Act: 'We’re seeing the start of a new American labor movement'

Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman and Jan Schakowsky are stepping up the game for gig workers.

Ride-hailing service driver: 'I wanted to see if I was good at customer service'

Becoming a gig worker for Uber is hassle-free, as all interested individuals need to do is log on to the website, or on the app, and apply to be a driver by creating an account and going through the process.

Gig economy offers easy hiring process for workers looking to make extra money

Uber, like other gigs, is very easy to get into, as virtually anyone can get on the website or the app and apply to be a driver by creating an account and going through the process.

Flexible gig job helps make ends meet for Florida Uber driver