News from July 2022


Gig worker: 'There's so many different types of jobs that you can do'

Gig worker Hannibal Darby encourages others not to confine themselves to working for just one app.


MBO Partners CEO: 'More and more independents will choose to live in places that maybe they otherwise wouldn't have lived'

As the nation's remote workforce continues to grow, many remote workers are choosing to live in places they wouldn't have been able to if they were constrained to living near their workplace's physical location.


Uber rolls out new grocery delivery features 'not just for consumers but for merchants and shoppers too'

Uber is introducing a series of features to its grocery delivery service to provide more convenience for consumers and merchant partners.


DoorDash's new ID verification system is 'setting a new industry standard for responsible alcohol delivery'

DoorDash introduced its enhanced dual ID verification system to enable delivering alcohol more safely and responsibly.


"We are independent contractors, not employees': Gig economy workers don't want company regulations to change

More gig economy workers that participate in ride-hailing services prefer being independent contractors and believe the government should allow company regulations to remain the same, according to a study.


Uber drivers applaud the flexibility of gig economy jobs: 'We work when we can'

Driving for Uber works for a lot of the people who choose to drive because it is convenient.


'It's almost like I'm going to pick up a friend and catch up on how the kids are doing': Florida full-time Uber driver

Ride-hailing app Uber does not only offer budget-friendly options and worry-free rides, but drivers like Lance Hutchinson from Tallahassee, Florida are friendly too.


Gig worker on job flexibility: 'The ability to set my own schedule made it a good fit'

The gig economy continues to grow due to its offer of flexibility and independence for workers, and this trend does not show signs of slowing down. Statistics show that gig work will grow to have 60% of the U.S. workforce consist of independent workers by 2027.