News from April 2022
'App-based ride-hailing drivers earn on average $36.63 per hour or $32.35 an hour without tips': Illinois Coalition for Independent Work
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2022
Data from the Illinois Coalition for Independent Work shows that app-based drivers make on average more than twice the hourly minimum wage in Chicago.
Gig economy shows rapid growth compared to U.S. economy
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2022
Large growth in the gig economy was seen as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded two years ago.
'I don't know anybody who can go three months without income': New York teacher, part-time Uber driver
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2022
With ride-hailing services like Uber, summer wouldn't be the same for gig economy workers like Eddie Terry.
DoorDash hires employees: 'It's an exciting new opportunity to earn in New York'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2022
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
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2022
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.
Uber Eats VP on new robotic delivery: 'We're always looking for ways to better serve merchants and consumers'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2022
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
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2022
Hitch, a new ride-hail company, has launched in Florida.
Uber CEO: 'Our monthly active driver and courier base in the U.S. has grown by nearly 640,000 since January'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2022
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
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 5, 2022
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
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 5, 2022
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'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 5, 2022
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
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 5, 2022
The top three gig economy companies share how they garnered remarkable increases in their earnings.