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Amazon expands Last Mile Driver Academy to boost delivery safety
Amazon has announced the nationwide expansion of its Last Mile Driver Academy, aimed at enhancing safety training for Delivery Service Partner (DSP) drivers.
By F. F. Garza | Oct 14, 2025
Uber driver on work-life balance: 'The benefits and the flexibility I get working with Uber are just perfect for my lifestyle'
Crystal, an Uber driver, expressed that the flexibility, pension, and holiday pay she receives from Uber enable her to balance family life while planning for the future.
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Independent network marketer: 'Uber gave drivers freedom—work when you want, turn it off when you want'
By R. Y. Garcia | Sep 24, 2025
Yosef, an independent freelance network marketer and user on X, said Uber's model demonstrates how businesses succeed by offering flexibility and autonomy to workers.
Fitness guru Susan Powter on surviving through Uber Eats: 'I had $12 in my bank account to come here'
By A. B. Bamburg | Mar 17, 2025
Susan Powter, a motivational speaker and nutritionist, disclosed her reliance on Uber Eats deliveries to sustain herself amid financial difficulties.
YouTuber Chris Sing: 'Compared to other delivery apps, Amazon Flex is a solid choice'
By A. C. Benavides | Feb 10, 2025
Chris Sing, an Amazon Flex driver and YouTuber, described Amazon Flex as a "solid choice" after documenting a day in the life of delivering packages.
NFB president on Uber’s new feature: It 'implements meaningful solutions that uphold the rights and dignity of all blind people'
By B. B. Urness | Feb 6, 2025
Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), said that Uber's voluntary self-identification feature will assist in identifying drivers who deny service to blind riders with guide dogs.
Uber Driver on helping a rider in need: 'that ride literally changed her life'
By A. C. Benavides | Jan 22, 2025
Tampa Uber driver Lisa Vasquez reported that one of her holiday season rides resulted in a significant connection between herself and a passenger.
Uber enhances US courier identity verification processes
By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 15, 2025
Uber has announced enhancements to its processes for verifying courier identities in the United States.
ASU graduate Tilahun Semu recognized by Uber for earning his degree through Uber’s Educational Program
By R. B. Pepalis | Nov 4, 2024
Uber Technologies, Inc. celebrated driver Tilahun Semu, who earned a degree in Organizational Leadership and Project Management through Uber’s partnership with Arizona State University (ASU).
Uber honors Joshua Cavallero for supporting fellow couriers on social media
By R. B. Pepalis | Oct 29, 2024
Uber Technologies, Inc. recently recognized Joshua Cavallero, who has used his social media influence to support fellow couriers in need. Known for his popular online presence, Joshua played a critical role in helping an injured colleague receive much-needed assistance.
Uber recognizes driver Naveed Aslalm for 13 years of service
By R. B. Pepalis | Oct 25, 2024
Uber Technologies, Inc. recognized Naveed Aslalm, one of the first drivers to join the platform in the Washington, D.C. area, for his tenure with the company.
Uber Inc: 'Hate has no place on our platform'
By A. D. Bamburg | Sep 25, 2024
Uber banned a D.C. man from using its app after a video was posted online showing the ban yelling at his food delivery driver, an Uber employee, saying he needed to "learn English."
Amazon program prepares employees for trucking jobs in Illinois and around the world
By M. N. Tirado | Sep 3, 2024
Amazon’s Career Choice training program is addressing the increasing global demand for truck drivers. Its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) course equips employees with the necessary skills to serve as long-haul and freight drivers.
Rideshare drivers appreciate their work and create positive experiences for passengers
By Nicholas Malfitano | Aug 27, 2024
Rideshare drivers aren’t just workers earning fares from Point A to Point B, they are often people who love their work and create positive experiences for passengers.
Gig worker: California striking down Prop 22 ‘would affect most food delivery drivers’
By M. N. Tirado | Jul 25, 2024
California-based gig worker Troi Valentino told Flexible Work News in a July 23 statement that if the state strikes down Proposition (Prop) 22, which classifies app-based gig workers as independent contractors and provides wage and labor protections, many food delivery workers would be impacted by the change in their earnings.
Florida driver on college success: 'My journey with Uber and ASU Online has been nothing short of incredible'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 26, 2024
Although a college diploma is not required to drive for Uber, the ride-sharing company’s commitment to education is clearly seen in the many academic success stories it has made possible nationwide since its 2018 launch.
Uber scholarship recipient graduates college 40 years after cutting education short: 'I did not want to let anyone down again, especially me'
By Donna Rolando | May 27, 2024
They say seeing is believing, so Uber driver Chad Rutan of Newport Beach, California, decided to put the ride-sharing giant to the test. He already knew that Uber was a “fun and relaxing” way to make extra money in a cash-hungry economy. But was the company’s offer of paid college tuition too good to be true?
OPINION: From deliveries to desperation: How Seattle's PayUp Ordinance is pushing me back to the brink
By Camden Cao | May 25, 2024
Seattle's PayUp and Fare Share legislation, intended to improve compensation for gig workers, has led to significant price hikes for consumers, reducing demand and causing longer wait times and fewer trips for drivers.
California-based gig worker: ‘prop 22 is what makes these DoorDash/Ubereats jobs worth it’
By L. E. Bushouse | May 22, 2024
Troi Valentino, a gig worker based in California, stated on May 13 that Proposition 22 (Prop 22) is what makes his gig work "worth it." He also shared a petition urging other delivery drivers to support the continuation of the measure.
California Uber driver on Prop 22: 'I wouldn’t drive if I had to be an employee'
By K. R. Nelson | May 20, 2024
On May 17, Uber driver Sean Saulsbury conveyed to Flexible Work News his support for California's Proposition 22. He expressed his belief that it would be "immoral" to strike down the measure as such a change would "force" independent contractors to work as employees.