News from April 2025
New Colorado bill aims to strengthen rideshare consumer protections
By A. K. Howerter | Apr 30, 2025
The Colorado General Assembly has announced House Bill 25-1291, which seeks to expand consumer protections and impose new operational requirements on transportation network companies in the state.
Treasury Secretary on tax relief for tipped workers: 'Promises made, promises kept'
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 30, 2025
Scott Bessent, United States Secretary of the Treasury, announced via a post on X that tariff revenue will be used to fund immediate tax relief measures.
Enterprise leaders urged to embrace flexible customer service models amid rising uncertainties
By Flexible Work News | Apr 30, 2025
In the current business climate, unpredictability is a constant force challenging enterprises.
OPINION: Oregon’s SB1166 risks repeating Washington’s rideshare mistakes: Higher fares, fewer trips, lower driver earnings
By Michael Wolfe | Apr 30, 2025
The Oregon State Legislature is currently considering SB1166, a bill which is purported to establish regulations of rideshare companies which will raise rideshare driver pay and provided needed benefits to drivers.
Oregon Senate Bill 1166 expands regulations on rideshare platforms, adding new oversight and cost mandates
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Apr 29, 2025
The Oregon Legislative Assembly has announced Senate Bill 1166, which aims to establish minimum compensation for ride-share drivers and implement stricter deactivation protocols.
IBC Group founder on Uber's Colorado ultimatum: 'A deeply flawed proposal'
By A. C. Benavides | Apr 29, 2025
Mario Nawfal, Founder of IBC Group, said that Uber's threat to exit Colorado over proposed rideshare safety legislation highlights significant concerns about privacy and operational feasibility.
StudyFinds reveals how digital tipping is revolutionizing everyday generosity
By A. C. Benavides | Apr 29, 2025
StudyFinds, a consumer research outlet, has announced findings on how digital tipping is influencing consumer behavior, tax revenue, and business practices.
Common Sense Institute: Ending Colorado TNC worker income by 2030 would cost over 46,000 jobs
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Apr 29, 2025
The Common Sense Institute has reported that ceasing income for Colorado Transportation Network Company (TNC) workers by 2030 could lead to a reduction in employment by 46,027 jobs and a decrease in GDP by $4.7 billion.
2025 summer travel trends focus on local cuisine and event-driven travel
By Flexible Work News | Apr 28, 2025
Guests from the United States, Brazil, Spain, and Greece are seeking domestic travel experiences this summer, while those in the Netherlands and Belgium are more inclined to venture abroad.
U.S. Rep. Evans of Colorado House on rideshare law: 'Their over-regulation is anti-business'
By E. F. Cullerton | Apr 25, 2025
Gabe Evans, the representative for Colorado's 8th Congressional District, said that Democrats are over-regulating businesses and driving companies out of the state.
Harvard Business School examines the rise of digital tipping norms
By A. D. Nghiem | Apr 24, 2025
Harvard Business School has announced that digital payment systems and post-COVID consumer sentiment are contributing to tipping in nontraditional settings.
Seamless brings back $1 cheese slice to New York City
By Flexible Work News | Apr 23, 2025
A popular New York City tradition was interrupted two years ago with the disappearance of the iconic $1 cheese slice, leaving a void in the city's culinary landscape.
Uber Policy Manager on Oregon driver bill: ‘These rates far outpace the rideshare models’
By E. F. Cullerton | Apr 22, 2025
Zahid Arab, public policy and communications manager for Uber, said that Oregon's proposed Senate Bill (SB) 1166 would establish some of the nation's highest compensation rates for rideshare drivers.
Dinner party planning guide offers tips for a successful and memorable evening
By Flexible Work News | Apr 22, 2025
Planning a dinner party involves balancing entertainment, cooking, and logistics, especially for first-time hosts.
Airbnb globally adopts total price display for transparency and affordability
By Flexible Work News | Apr 21, 2025
One thing consistently communicated by the community is the importance of affordability and transparency.
Grubhub and National ACE hold roundtable for Chicago entrepreneurs and community leaders
By Flexible Work News | Apr 21, 2025
The National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) and Grubhub held a Small Business Roundtable in Chicago on April 10, 2025.
Mobility advocates oppose Mayor Lurie's decision on autonomous vehicles on Market Street
By B. B. Urness | Apr 20, 2025
Kid Safe SF, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, San Francisco Transit Riders, and Walk San Francisco have expressed strong opposition to Mayor Daniel Lurie's recent decision to allow autonomous vehicles, specifically Waymos, on Market Street.
Professional Risk Managers Board co-chair: 'Frivolous lawsuits have made homebuilding impossible in the state'
By A. K. Howerter | Apr 17, 2025
Richard Ellis, co-chair of the Board of Directors Committee of the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA), said that California's housing crisis stems from political actions and stringent regulations rather than insufficient...
Payarc teams up with AWS to enhance AI-powered payment processing
By Flexible Work News | Apr 17, 2025
Payarc has announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in a move to enhance its payment processing operations through artificial intelligence and advanced analytics.
Amazon to webcast Q1 2025 financial results call on May 1
By Flexible Work News | Apr 17, 2025
Amazon.com, Inc. has announced that it will conduct a conference call on May 1, 2025, to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of the year.