Trina Thomas News
YouTuber and gig worker on others’ lack of success in gig work: ‘Only barrier is probably knowledge of how to do it’
By Trina Thomas | Jun 15, 2022
A gig worker on multiple platforms who now makes YouTube videos to help others similar to him is encouraging members of the gig economy to leverage community resources to optimize earnings through gig work.
MBO Partners CEO: 'No question that COVID-19 accelerated remote work'
By Trina Thomas | Jun 13, 2022
The CEO of MBO Partners weighed in on a Gallup podcast episode, asserting that COVID-19 resulted in more individuals turning to the flexible work space.
US Senate votes against additional COVID-19 recovery funding for restaurants: 'we will keep fighting for a sustainable future for independent restauranteurs'
By Trina Thomas | Jun 7, 2022
The Independent Restaurant Coalition recently announced in a tweet that restaurants have suffered tremendously after COVID-19 restrictions, and the Senate’s vote against an added $40 billion relief fund means they will not be getting more aid from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
Soothe CEO Ellis: Getting to be your own boss is ‘the most attractive thing’ in gig work
By Trina Thomas | Jun 6, 2022
Soothe CEO John Ellis in an episode of the "Building The Independent Economy" podcast said independent contractors love the freedom and flexibility that comes with their work.
GoPuff waives Buffalo-area delivery fees for two weeks after grocery store shooting
By Trina Thomas | May 31, 2022
GoPuff recently made an announcement that Buffalo-area order delivery fees will be waived for two weeks after the mass shooting at a Buffalo grocery store.
GoPuff's Gola: 'Honored' to makes CNBC's Disruptor 50 list for third consecutive year
By Trina Thomas | May 31, 2022
Yakir Gola, co-founder and co-CEO of GoPuff, is grateful to have made it on CNBC's list of 50 'disrupters' for the third consecutive year.
Lyft offers free rides to grocery store for Buffalo residents after recent shooting: 'Residents, use code "BuffaloLyftUp"'
By Trina Thomas | May 31, 2022
Lyft is now offering free rides to Buffalo residents who need to go to grocery stores after the mass shooting at a Buffalo grocery store left ten dead.
Uber reveals new resources: 'It's important that drivers with Uber feel comfortable'
By Trina Thomas | May 27, 2022
Uber recently revealed that the company is adding resources to give its drivers a more comfortable and safe experience.
Lyft: 'We look forward to gradually bringing Shared rides back'
By Trina Thomas | May 12, 2022
Lyft Shared rides are making a comeback.
DoorDash partners with Nimbus: 'We're proud to bring DoorDash Kitchens to Brooklyn'
By Trina Thomas | May 12, 2022
DoorDash recently revealed the opening of a DoorDash Kitchens Brooklyn location inside Nimbus.
Gig work presses on: 'I'm able to be more flexible'
By Trina Thomas | May 11, 2022
Hannibal Darby, a rideshare driver from New York, explains that flexibility is a benefit of working in the gig economy.
Grubhub's Driver Grant Program rewards drivers for 'efforts off the road'
By Trina Thomas | May 11, 2022
Grubhub has awarded $10,000 grants to 20 drivers as part of its Driver Grant Program.
Upwork named to TIME100 Most Influential Companies list
By Trina Thomas | May 10, 2022
Upwork has helped pave the way for freelancers to enjoy a more flexible work schedule, and its impact is showing after being named to the second annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list.
Scooters now available through Lyft thanks to its partnership with Spin
By Trina Thomas | May 10, 2022
Lyft and Spin recently announced a partnership making Spin scooters now available through the Lyft app in 14 US cities.
NY ride-hailing driver: 'It's a really quick way to make money'
By Trina Thomas | Apr 28, 2022
Hannibal Darby, a ride-hailing driver from New York, discussed how easy it was for him to start driving for Uber Eats and how he got into other delivery apps.
'Convenient, fast and affordable': DoorDash launches DashPass for Students at discounted rate
By Trina Thomas | Apr 27, 2022
DoorDash recently announced a DashPass for Students, which will be available to all undergraduate and graduate students at accredited colleges and universities.
Grubhub: 'Takeout and delivery of alcoholic beverages drives revenue for New York restaurants'
By Trina Thomas | Apr 14, 2022
Grubhub supports making alcohol to-go drinks for restaurants and bars permanent after seeing increased revenue for restaurants.
Airbnb survey: Black, Hispanic remote workers take advantage of moving to different locations during pandemic
By Trina Thomas | Apr 14, 2022
A recent Airbnb survey found that black and Hispanic professionals who work remotely have seized the opportunity to live and work in different states and cities during the pandemic.
Office Depot VP: 'We’re excited to team up with Instacart to provide customers with an additional on-demand delivery option'
By Trina Thomas | Apr 14, 2022
Instacart has partnered with Office Depot to offer same-day deliveries from over 1,000 Office Depot and OfficeMax stores.
DoorDash VP on BJ's Wholesale Club partnership: 'We are thrilled to welcome BJ’s to the DoorDash platform as our first wholesale club on the marketplace'
By Trina Thomas | Apr 14, 2022
DoorDash has partnered with BJ’s Wholesale Club to deliver grocery items.