News from 2023
Taxi driver on new PHL airport pickup arrangement: 'We are really, really angry. We are really, really frustrated.'
By Flexible Work News Report | Mar 20, 2023
Taxi drivers picketed at City Hall recently as a new pickup arrangement took effect at Philadelphia International Airport.
Favor Delivery CEO: 'We are honored to celebrate five years of Favor being a part of the H-E-B family'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 9, 2023
H-E-B and its subsidiary, Favor Delivery, celebrated a five-year partnership by donating $100,000 in gifts to Texas-based nonprofit organizations that promote diversity in STEM education, the company announced.
Asian Law Caucus attorney: Drivers are being fired, 'not even by a human being,' but via app
By Sam Jackson | Mar 8, 2023
A new report has found that Uber and Lyft drivers in California are being "spontaneously fired" via apps, and rideshare drivers, primarily people of color, have been let go with little explanation, facing a complicated appeals process.
Man after freelancing through TaskRabbit: 'I had never ever seen that type of money ever, nor could I believe it was really happening'
By Flexible Work News Report | Mar 6, 2023
Bronx resident earned $100,000 last year by helping people move through the online labor marketplace TaskRabbit.
Rideshare drivers lobbyist Moore on deactivation: 'It’s an exercise in wearing people down until they give up'
By Flexible Work News Report | Mar 6, 2023
Uber and Lyft are more likely to fire drivers of color, report says
Rideshare drivers hold 12-hour strike in front of LaGuardia Airport: 'We are here to protect our livelihood'
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 28, 2023
Uber and Lyft drivers staged a 12-hour strike in front of LaGuardia Airport in the Queens borough of New York City
Rideshare company and 'Super App' Careem halting operations in Qatar
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 28, 2023
Uber-backed rideshare service Careem announced that it would be ceasing operations in Qatar
Uber India and South Asia President Singh: 'We are going to be a big catalyst in accelerating the [EV] ecosystem'
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 28, 2023
Uber Technologies announced its plans to launch electric vehicles for ride-sharing in India
Lyft struggles to remain competitive in rideshare market
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 28, 2023
Lyft's fourth-quarter results show that it's falling behind its main rival, Uber
Food delivery price caps are starting to unravel
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 28, 2023
In cities from San Francisco to Denver, Uber Eats and DoorDash are no longer hindered by commission fee caps
Nebraska's Pinnacle Bank Arena: 'We strive to have fewer lines at concession stands and faster delivery, so folks do not miss any of the action of games, family shows or concerts'
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 28, 2023
The Pinnacle Bank Arena of Lincoln, Nebraska, is now allowing customers to order concessions from their seats with the DoorDash app.
DoorDash chief marketing officer on new campaign: 'We’ve made significant progress in the grocery space'
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 24, 2023
DoorDash recently revealed their newest brand campaign “We Get Groceries,” which debuted during the Super Bowl.
Oracle Cloud executive VP on Uber partnership: 'It’s a lot about partnering together to push multi-cloud forward'
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 24, 2023
Uber recently signed cloud deals with Google and Oracle, which will help the ride-hailing company end reliance on its own data centers, The Wall Street Journal reported.
New York taxi union on Uber strike: ‘Drivers are sick and tired of low wages’
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 23, 2023
The New York Taxi Workers Alliance has warned that an Uber and Lyft strike at LaGuardia Airport is imminent as a response to Uber's refusal to increase pay for drivers.
Uber, Lyft claimed record share of fare dollars while drivers 'not rewarded' for working through pandemic
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 22, 2023
The pandemic has had far-reaching implications that have been felt by people all over the world, and the ride-hailing industry is no different.
Lyft continues efforts to 'innovate' with mapping platform to boost driver earnings, enhance customer experience
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 17, 2023
Ride-share service Lyft has been working to improve its mapping system to help increases driver earnings and boost the customer experience.
Lyft's new AI electric scooters hit streets in D.C.
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 16, 2023
The newest line of electric scooters was introduced in the streets of Washington, D.C., and they feature advanced capabilities, including the ability to adapt and learn based on rider behavior.
Lawsuit claims Uber 'misclassified its drivers,' does not provide sufficient minimum, overtime pay
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 15, 2023
Four drivers of Uber have filed a class action lawsuit against the corporation, arguing that the firm improperly classified them as independent contractors. The case was brought before a court of federal jurisdiction in the state of California.
Uber, HSBC launch Flexpay system in Egypt to enable 'quick and secure disbursement of payments to drivers'
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 14, 2023
Uber drivers operating in Egypt soon will have a new option to receive payment for their services and access their earnings.
DoorDash co-founders to sell shares
By Flexible Work News Report | Feb 14, 2023
DoorDash Chief Executive Tony Xu, Chief Technology Officer Andy Fang, and Chief Product Officer Stanley Tang have unexercised stock options that would expire next year.