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DoorDash introduces new safety features for riders, including reduced notifications
By Flexible Work News Report | Mar 29, 2023
The delivery service DoorDash is adding new features to increase the security and comfort of its users.
Starbucks is going national with DoorDash delivery option
By Flexible Work News Report | Mar 29, 2023
This month, customers will be able to receive delivery services from Starbucks Corp., which has expanded its collaboration with DoorDash to offer delivery services in all 50 states.
Uber’s effort to eliminate its carbon footprint is now getting its own product event
By Flexible Work News Report | Mar 29, 2023
Uber has announced it is splitting its annual Go/Get product event into two separate gatherings.
The Riveter acquires new executive and Allobee: 'It’s a more curated experience than the current offerings on the market'
By Flexible Work News Report | Mar 29, 2023
The Riveter adds new exec with acquisition of freelance work marketplace platform
Highland Park resident on mysterious Uber Eats deliveries: 'I don't think anybody has seen it as anything sinister'
By Flexible Work News Report | Mar 27, 2023
Residents of Los Angeles' Highland Park neighborhood have been overwhelmed by a large, continuous influx of unwanted Uber Eats deliveries, according to a UPI article published Monday, March 20.
Ride-hailing workers call for minimum wage increase: 'They’ve lowered the prices five, six times already'
By Flexible Work News Report | Mar 21, 2023
Drivers recently gathered at the nation's capitol to show support for a bill that would increase wage minimums for ride-hailing workers.
California's Prop 22 upheld, appeals court strikes down bid to overturn gig labor law
By Current Science Daily Report | Mar 21, 2023
Uber and Lyft gig worker win overturned.
Taxi driver on new PHL airport pickup arrangement: 'We are really, really angry. We are really, really frustrated.'
By Flexible Work News Report | Mar 20, 2023
Taxi drivers picketed at City Hall recently as a new pickup arrangement took effect at Philadelphia International Airport.
Favor Delivery CEO: 'We are honored to celebrate five years of Favor being a part of the H-E-B family'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 9, 2023
H-E-B and its subsidiary, Favor Delivery, celebrated a five-year partnership by donating $100,000 in gifts to Texas-based nonprofit organizations that promote diversity in STEM education, the company announced.
Asian Law Caucus attorney: Drivers are being fired, 'not even by a human being,' but via app
By Sam Jackson | Mar 8, 2023
A new report has found that Uber and Lyft drivers in California are being "spontaneously fired" via apps, and rideshare drivers, primarily people of color, have been let go with little explanation, facing a complicated appeals process.
Man after freelancing through TaskRabbit: 'I had never ever seen that type of money ever, nor could I believe it was really happening'
By Flexible Work News Report | Mar 6, 2023
Bronx resident earned $100,000 last year by helping people move through the online labor marketplace TaskRabbit.
Rideshare drivers lobbyist Moore on deactivation: 'It’s an exercise in wearing people down until they give up'
By Flexible Work News Report | Mar 6, 2023
Uber and Lyft are more likely to fire drivers of color, report says
Rideshare drivers hold 12-hour strike in front of LaGuardia Airport: 'We are here to protect our livelihood'
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 28, 2023
Uber and Lyft drivers staged a 12-hour strike in front of LaGuardia Airport in the Queens borough of New York City
Rideshare company and 'Super App' Careem halting operations in Qatar
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 28, 2023
Uber-backed rideshare service Careem announced that it would be ceasing operations in Qatar
Uber India and South Asia President Singh: 'We are going to be a big catalyst in accelerating the [EV] ecosystem'
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 28, 2023
Uber Technologies announced its plans to launch electric vehicles for ride-sharing in India
Lyft struggles to remain competitive in rideshare market
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 28, 2023
Lyft's fourth-quarter results show that it's falling behind its main rival, Uber
Food delivery price caps are starting to unravel
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 28, 2023
In cities from San Francisco to Denver, Uber Eats and DoorDash are no longer hindered by commission fee caps
Nebraska's Pinnacle Bank Arena: 'We strive to have fewer lines at concession stands and faster delivery, so folks do not miss any of the action of games, family shows or concerts'
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 28, 2023
The Pinnacle Bank Arena of Lincoln, Nebraska, is now allowing customers to order concessions from their seats with the DoorDash app.
DoorDash chief marketing officer on new campaign: 'We’ve made significant progress in the grocery space'
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 24, 2023
DoorDash recently revealed their newest brand campaign “We Get Groceries,” which debuted during the Super Bowl.
Oracle Cloud executive VP on Uber partnership: 'It’s a lot about partnering together to push multi-cloud forward'
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 24, 2023
Uber recently signed cloud deals with Google and Oracle, which will help the ride-hailing company end reliance on its own data centers, The Wall Street Journal reported.