News from 2025
Amazon-Grubhub partnership celebrates first anniversary offering free Grubhub+ to Prime users
By Flexible Work News | May 24, 2025
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
By Flexible Work News | May 24, 2025
Grubhub is spotlighting its leaders to provide insights into the company.
Airbnb partners with Tour de France for immersive fan experiences
By Flexible Work News | May 22, 2025
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
By Flexible Work News | May 22, 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
By Flexible Work News | May 22, 2025
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
By Flexible Work News | May 22, 2025
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’
By K. R. Roberts | May 21, 2025
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.
R Street Institute digital director: Colorado’s HB 1291 ‘literally just a "we hate rideshare" bill’
By C. D. McHugh | May 21, 2025
Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, has expressed concerns over Colorado's House Bill 1291, describing it as a politically motivated measure that unfairly targets the rideshare industry.
Former Colorado GOP candidate: Anti-rideshare bill is ‘more stupidity’ from liberal lawmakers
By A. C. Benavides | May 21, 2025
Mark Milliman, a former candidate for Colorado House District 12 and an electrical engineer, expressed concerns over House Bill 1291.
HealthEdge migrates operations to AWS; integrates generative AI
By Flexible Work News | May 21, 2025
HealthEdge, a company known for its advanced core administrative processing systems and care management solutions, has announced its migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS).
IBC Investment Group founder: Anti-rideshare bill a ‘privacy nightmare with zero safety benefit’
By K. T. Sarmiento | May 20, 2025
Mario Nawfal, founder of IBC Investment Group, expressed concerns over a proposed bill in Colorado that mandates audio and video recording of all rides.
Colorado 1st District GOP chair: House Bill 1291 is 'yet another example of government overreach'
By B. J. Milam | May 19, 2025
Roger B. Rowland, chair of Colorado’s 1st District GOP, expressed concerns that House Bill 1291 could potentially drive Uber out of the state, disrupt daily life for Coloradans, and threaten jobs.
Former Congressional candidate Archuleta: Uber already has ‘code written and in place to remove Colorado from the app'
By A. C. Benavides | May 19, 2025
Valdamar Archuleta, a former candidate for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, said that Uber is prepared to remove Colorado from its app if House Bill 1291 becomes law.
Target Circle 360 members get no markup benefit on Shipt Marketplace
By Flexible Work News | May 19, 2025
Target Circle 360 members now have access to a new benefit on the Shipt Marketplace, allowing them to enjoy no markups across a variety of retailers.
Airbnb strengthens efforts against holiday parties with anti-party technology
By Flexible Work News | May 19, 2025
As the summer season nears, Airbnb is set to deploy its proprietary anti-party technology across the United States for Memorial Day and Fourth of July.
Uber unveils affordable commuting options and enhanced member benefits
By Flexible Work News | May 19, 2025
Uber has announced a series of new initiatives aimed at making daily life more affordable and convenient for its users.
Uber spokesperson: HB 1291 'undermines proven safety practices'
By A. R. Bamburg | May 16, 2025
An Uber spokesperson has expressed concerns over Colorado House Bill 1291, urging Governor Jared Polis to veto the legislation.
R Street Institute Digital Director: Colorado's HB 1291 ‘makes no sense'
By A. D. Nghiem | May 16, 2025
Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, has expressed concerns over Colorado's HB1291, arguing that it unfairly targets rideshare companies with regulations not applied to taxis or buses.
Colorado Sun editor: ‘Lyft formally requests’ Gov. Polis to veto anti-rideshare bill
By A. K. Howerter | May 16, 2025
Jesse Aaron Paul, a political reporter and editor for The Colorado Sun, reported that Lyft has formally requested Governor Jared Polis to veto a newly passed bill due to concerns over vague language and potential unintended consequences.
DoorDash Chief Officer on tip tax reform: 'A tip given to a delivery driver is no different than a tip given to a restaurant server'
By E. F. Cullerton | May 15, 2025
Elizabeth Jarvis-Shean, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of DoorDash, said that the proposed "No Tax on Tips" legislation should encompass all tipped workers, including millions of independent delivery workers and drivers who receive tips from...