News from 2022
U.S. Department of Agriculture on Georgia Agri-Tourism trail: 'a place where we could farm the land, nurture the minds of people and empower our community'
By David Beasley | May 24, 2022
New Communities Land Trust, an organization founded in 1969 to provide a safe haven for black farmers, has launched the Southwest Georgia Agri-Tourism Trail, "a collection of extraordinary stays and experiences on Airbnb throughout southwest Georgia," according to a news release.
National Labor Relations Board: 'Should we adhere to the independent-contractor standard?'
By Bree Gonzales | May 17, 2022
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) published a notice on Dec. 27 in The Atlanta Opera, Inc. 371 NLRB No. 45 (2021) inviting parties to submit briefs concerning if the NLRB should reconsider how it "determines the independent contractor status of workers," a statement from the NLRB said.
Uber continues toward a green recovery: CEO says it is Uber's responsibility to 'aggressively tackle the challenge of climate change'
By Bree Gonzales | May 17, 2022
Uber's Head of Sustainability Police Adam Gromis looks back on how the company has conducted various efforts throughout 2021 to meet its zero-emissions pledge Uber announced in September 2020.
Grubhub’s new pay card: ‘This card meets employees wherever they are’
By Tamara Browning | May 16, 2022
An online food delivery marketplace has launched a program that will help businesses post-pandemic meet their employees’ meal needs.
Instacart and Publix: 'Publix is bringing 15-minute delivery to their customers for the first time'
By Caleb Lombardo | May 16, 2022
In a press release, Instacart and Publix announced that the large retailer will now be offering 15-minute delivery to their customers for the first time ever.
DoorDash on its new educational program: 'We were immediately blown away by the entrepreneurial spirit of all of the business owners'
By Andy Nghiem | May 13, 2022
DoorDash recently announced the first business owners who have been selected to participate in its new Accelerator for Local Goods program.
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.
DoorDash extends Gas Rewards program for Dashers struggling with gas prices
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 1, 2022
DoorDash will extend its Gas Rewards program into the summer in order to help Dashers continue working amid rising gas prices.
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.
DoorDash: ‘Our support and celebration of Black culture doesn’t stop at the end of Black History Month’
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 21, 2022
DoorDash continues to support the Black community beyond Black History Month.
Uber: 'More consumers were active during last year's fourth quarter than ever before'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 20, 2022
Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc. presented via webcast its 2021 fourth quarter and full-year earnings report to investors recently, highlighting the company's earnings, which exceeded previously estimated revenues.
Gola, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Gopuff: 'We are committed to using our services to positively impact our local communities'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 20, 2022
Philadelphia-based delivery app Gopuff has been helping the community through different social responsibility platforms.
Jassy: Amazon Style retail store in L.A. will 'create a customized experience for each shopper'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 20, 2022
Amazon is set to open a new clothing store in the Los Angeles suburb of Glendale later this year.
Amazon on HQ2: We're 'committed to building an inviting space that benefits our employees and the entire Arlington community'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 20, 2022
Arlington, Va. will soon welcome Amazon's second headquarters as the project transforms from still images to an almost completed Metropolitan Park.