News from 2022
DoorDash spokesperson on 100% rating on equality index: 'Employees feel seen and respected'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 20, 2022
DoorDash received a 100% rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's Corporate Equality Index.
Berry on Expanding Fairness bill: 'advancing the rights of rideshare drivers in Washington'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 20, 2022
Washington lawmakers have been reviewing a measure that can provide app-based drivers new perks without changing their independent contractor status.
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.
'When shares and margin improve, you're growing faster': Uber CEO
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2022
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed during its recent Investor Day that they are expecting the business to be profitable with multiple big opportunities.
Part-time Tampa Uber driver: 'It was a good way to just make extra income'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2022
Uber drivers say that working for Uber has helped them financially, whether during the pandemic after losing a job, as a second job or just to save money for the things they want.
Darby, full-time gig worker: 'It's important to remember that you are an independent contractor'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2022
Hannibal Darby, a full-time gig economy worker on multiple platforms, said starting gig work is easy with low barriers, with many just needing to learn the ropes when they start.
DoorDash VP on SEG partnership for grocery delivery: 'Consumers can now get what they want, when they want'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2022
DoorDash has partnered with Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), the parent company of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores, to offer on-demand grocery delivery from stores throughout Florida and other surrounding states.
Hill on Frances’ Brunchery grant: 'The Greg Hill Foundation is delighted to be able to give them a little light at the end of the tunnel'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2022
Frances’ Brunchery in Chicago has been selected as one of the seven $50,000 grants winners of GrubHub and the Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund’s All Day Campaign.
Grubhub director on grants: 'We are proud to support these nearly 400 restaurants across the country as they continue to recover from the pandemic'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2022
New York City's Pasteur Grill and Noodles is one of seven $50,000 grant recipients and winners of Grubhub and The Greg Hill Foundation's Restaurant Strong Fund's All Day Campaign.
InstaCart CEO on EBT SNAP payments: 'We believe grocery delivery and pickup shouldn’t be a luxury for some'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2022
Founded 10 years ago, Instacart continues to celebrate milestones and give back to its shoppers by waiving fees.
'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.