News from July 2023
Study: ride-share drivers are 'an important contributor to Chicago economy'
By David Beasley | Jul 19, 2023
Full-time ride-hailing service drivers working for Transportation Network Providers (TNPs) like Uber, Lyft and Via earned a gross average of $1,077 per week but faced expenses of $427 per week, netting an average of $650 per week during a 12-week period. Taxi drivers made much more money per week.
Taskrabbit's 'Happiness Pledge' raises concerns amid exclusions, attorney warns
By Flexible Work News Report | Jul 18, 2023
Taskrabbit's "Happiness Pledge" promises users the ability to recoup money for damages caused during a task. However, attorney Deborah Chang warns that the pledge comes with several exclusions that may leave users disappointed. A recent incident involving a damaged credenza highlights the limitations of the pledge.