News from April 2023
New CFO of DoorDash: 'Finance needs to be an enabler, not a cop' with strategic finance, talks about AI
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 30, 2023
Ravi Inukonda, the new CFO of DoorDash, started as an engineer and now oversees a finance team of over 400.
New Lyft CEO plans to ‘significantly reduce’ company workforce
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 30, 2023
The new CEO of Lyft, David Risher, has announced plans to ‘significantly reduce’ the company's workforce.
Former Uber executive, Mirza co-founder: 'I started a childcare insurance company to fix' women forced to leave workforce to raise kids
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 30, 2023
Siran Cao, a former Uber executive and the co-founder of Mirza, a software platform for employer-sponsored childcare and caregiver insurance, witnessed firsthand the struggles of working parents, particularly women, during her tenure at Uber.
Drivers Union's Kuel on Washington bill expanding ride-hail drivers' rights: 'A landmark in the fight for worker rights nationwide'
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 29, 2023
With the passage of House Bill (HB) 1570, Washington has taken a significant step forward in recognizing the rights of ride-hail drivers.
Redeem Play Points for DoorDash, groceries, and Google merch in new program expansion
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 27, 2023
You can now use your Play Points for DoorDash, groceries, and Google merch.
New ride-hailing app 'Wridz' now available in South Carolina
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 27, 2023
A new ride-hailing app has arrived in the Grand Strand and aims to save money for users.
Porras: 'I think that we’re becoming more dependent on tips because of the costs not being covered by Uber'
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 26, 2023
Uber, DoorDash Drivers Spell Out the New Rules of Tipping
'It’s a pilot program to expand and better define the city’s offerings for alternate work schedules': Honolulu offering flexible schedule options to hire thousands of city workers
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 25, 2023
The city of Honolulu is launching a pilot program offering telework and flexible schedules in order to attract workers to fill thousands of open job positions.
‘Now we’re just the bottom of the barrel,’ says DoorDash driver of current state of online food delivering job
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 24, 2023
Society’s appreciation for delivery drivers is starting to wane as the pandemic has officially come to an end, according to a national news outlet.
‘You can now unassign penalty-free,’ says DoorDash driver of new feature
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 18, 2023
A DoorDash program that allows drivers to unassign themselves from orders without financial demerits is being rolled out to more drivers.
‘If they were considered employees, this would likely be illegal,’ says Dubal of California’s Proposition 22
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 17, 2023
A controversial law that allows ride-hail companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash to classify their drivers as independent contractors, rather than employees, was upheld by a state appeals court last month.
‘We have secured $400 million in investment from e&': Careem CEO
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 11, 2023
A UAE-based telecommunication provider formerly known as Etisalat has acquired a stake in the Uber-owned ride-hailing service, Careem.
Honolulu plans programs testing flexible work and telework: 'Every edge that we can get would be great'
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 11, 2023
In a ‘hard to compete’ labor market, Honolulu aims to test flexible work schedules and telework options to see if these changes can improve employment.
Scammers targeting gig drivers: Omaha DoorDasher falls victim to scheme costing him $1,100 in wages
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 9, 2023
An Omaha DoorDash driver was recently the victim of a scam that swindled him out of $1,100 in wages.
BP, Uber partner to promote transition to EVs
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 9, 2023
BP and Uber recently announced a global partnership aimed at incentivizing Uber drivers to transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
'We need details': Uber Eats drivers frustrated after recent computer glitch led to clawbacks
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 7, 2023
Some Uber Eats drivers have expressed frustration after being notified by the company that due to a recent computer glitch, they were overpaid for deliveries and would have the difference deducted from their accounts.
Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center executive director: 'A driver’s co-op is the most innovative solution that we have right now'
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 7, 2023
Gig drivers in Colorado are leaving ride-hailing platforms Uber and Lyft to form a new ride ride-share app, Westword reported.
Lyft, Uber drivers of color claim apps fired them for no legitimate reason
By Flexible Work News Report | Apr 1, 2023
Data from Rideshare Drivers United and the Asian Law Caucus has shown that approximately two-thirds of Lyft and Uber drivers in California faced the possibility of having their accounts deactivated.