News from August 2022
DoorDash sets another layer of process to prevent minors from purchasing alcohol via delivery apps: 'Safety is a top priority'
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 30, 2022
Following an increase in minors attempting to purchase alcohol using delivery apps during the pandemic, DoorDash has chosen to place accountability in the hands of both its drivers and its consumers.
Ride-Sharing company Lyft has announced quarterly earnings: 'The team did fantastic work'
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 30, 2022
Lyft released its second-quarter financial results, which ended June 30, in which it noted that "Q2 Adjusted EBITDA outperformance reflects the swift and decisive actions" they "took during the quarter to drive additional growth and profits."
In response to a slew of sexual assault cases, an Atlanta Lyft driver created a safe transportation app for women: 'We’re addressing the problem head-on'
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 30, 2022
Jillian Anderson, co-founder of HERide, said it’s high time women ‘needed a different kind of experience” in their daily commuting lives.
Nation’s Only Gig and Flexible Work Focused Site Accepting Sponsorships
By Christina Heath | Aug 19, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2022 – The nation's only exclusively gig economy and flexible workspace focused site, Flexibleworknews.com, is announcing the website will be extending its opening of sponsorship spots available to be accepted for sections on the website.
Report: Gig economy 'can lower entry barriers to the labor market' for individuals challenged to work traditional jobs
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 1, 2022
Uber, like many other gig economy work opportunities, has low barriers when it comes to getting a job. It allows most people to obtain employment without needing special skills.