News published on Flexible Work News in May 2025

News from May 2025


Uber CEO on House passage of No Tax on Tips bill: 'A big win for hardworking Uber drivers and couriers'

Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, announced in a post on X that the House's approval of President Trump's tax bill, which includes the 'No Tax on Tips' provision, represents a significant victory for Uber drivers and couriers nationwide.


Colorado Governor vetoes rideshare bill, launches executive action on safety reform

Governor Jared Polis of Colorado has vetoed House Bill 1291, citing legal, regulatory, and economic concerns.


Liveops recognized as finalist for gender equity award

Liveops is advancing its mission to create a more inclusive and flexible workforce in the customer service industry.


Uber announces ride discounts for Uber One members during Member Days

Uber announced on X that it is offering exclusive ride discounts for Uber One members during Uber One Member Days, including 50% off UberX Share, 40% off Comfort Electric, and 30% off Uber Reserve.


AWS launches Amazon Aurora DSQL for global application development

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., has announced the general availability of Amazon Aurora DSQL, a serverless distributed SQL database.


Uber announces partnership to earn miles on eligible Uber rides

Uber has announced a new partnership with Delta Air Lines, allowing SkyMiles members to earn airline miles on eligible Uber rides and Uber Eats orders through linked accounts.


Uber offers early access to Waymo rides in Atlanta

Uber has announced the early access to fully autonomous Waymo rides in Atlanta for select users who joined the interest list, ahead of a full rollout later this summer.


Uber launches Route Share with fares up to 50% cheaper than UberX

Uber has announced the launch of Route Share, a service offering pickups every 20 minutes along busy commute corridors with fares up to 50% cheaper than UberX.


Airbnb partners with Lollapalooza for unique fan experiences

Airbnb has announced its first global live music partnership, offering unique fan experiences at Lollapalooza festivals in Berlin, Chicago, São Paulo, and Mumbai.


Technology Innovation Institute partners with Amazon Web Services for global expansion

Abu Dhabi's Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and AI71 have partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to broaden the reach of UAE-developed artificial intelligence models.


Amazon advances sustainable practices for powering data centers

Data centers are an essential part of modern infrastructure, processing and securing the vast amounts of data generated by digital activities such as social media, online shopping, and banking.


Uber expands JourneyTV rideshare screen experience to New York City

Uber Advertising has announced the expansion of its JourneyTV platform to New York City.


Grubhub expands partnerships to support independent restaurants

Grubhub is expanding its partnerships to support local restaurants and their teams.


Amazon-Grubhub partnership celebrates first anniversary offering free Grubhub+ to Prime users

In May 2024, Amazon and Grubhub advanced their partnership by making Grubhub+ a free ongoing offer for Prime members.


Grubhub VP discusses engineering leadership and future plans

Grubhub is spotlighting its leaders to provide insights into the company.


Airbnb partners with Tour de France for immersive fan experiences

Airbnb has entered into a three-year partnership with the organizers of the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.


Airbnb reveals Canadian summer travel trends for 2025

As summer approaches, Canadians are preparing for a season of travel, with new data from Airbnb shedding light on the travel trends for 2025.


Shipt launches summer savings event with new Target benefits

Shipt has announced the launch of its annual Summer of Savings event, running from May 22 to July 5.


Lawn mower selection guide: Choosing based on yard size and needs

In the search for a new lawn mower, potential buyers face a variety of choices tailored to different yard sizes and preferences.


R Street Institute digital director: Anti-rideshare bill stops drivers from working over arrest for ‘a crime they didn’t commit’

Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, said Colorado’s House Bill 1291 could unfairly prevent rideshare drivers from working based on past arrests for crimes they did not commit.