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Independent Drivers Guild battle for deactivated drivers' rights
By Juliette Fairley | Feb 7, 2023
A rideshare driver organization is supporting a proposed Chicago ordinance that aims to assist app drivers who have been de-platformed by creating an appeals process.
NYC Uber Drivers Strike Over Blocked Raises: 'Drivers do critical work and deserve to be paid fairly'
By Flexible Work News Report | Jan 13, 2023
Uber drivers in New York City launched a second 24-hour strike in less than a month
Indiana Uber driver whose business license was suspended: 'I don't like that Uber is enforcing policies that aren’t the law'
By Juliette Fairley | Dec 12, 2022
Although Job Rivera only has $342 in Chicago ticket debt, he’s lost the right to drive for Uber.
Chicago Uber driver removed from platform for unpaid tickets: 'They're going after everybody for money'
By Flexible Work News Report | Nov 21, 2022
John Sotiropoulos speaks from personal experience when it comes to the way the city deals with outstanding debt from parking and speeding tickets.
Uber celebrates exceptional drivers: 'Everyone has that Uber ride they remember'
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 21, 2022
Uber applauds its exceptional drivers in its first-ever 'yearbook.'
Report: Gig economy 'can lower entry barriers to the labor market' for individuals challenged to work traditional jobs
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 1, 2022
Uber, like many other gig economy work opportunities, has low barriers when it comes to getting a job. It allows most people to obtain employment without needing special skills.
MBO Partners CEO: 'More and more independents will choose to live in places that maybe they otherwise wouldn't have lived'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 28, 2022
As the nation's remote workforce continues to grow, many remote workers are choosing to live in places they wouldn't have been able to if they were constrained to living near their workplace's physical location.
'It's almost like I'm going to pick up a friend and catch up on how the kids are doing': Florida full-time Uber driver
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 11, 2022
Ride-hailing app Uber does not only offer budget-friendly options and worry-free rides, but drivers like Lance Hutchinson from Tallahassee, Florida are friendly too.
Gig worker on job flexibility: 'The ability to set my own schedule made it a good fit'
By Bree Gonzales | Jul 8, 2022
The gig economy continues to grow due to its offer of flexibility and independence for workers, and this trend does not show signs of slowing down. Statistics show that gig work will grow to have 60% of the U.S. workforce consist of independent workers by 2027.
Gig worker values 'the ability to take my son to school every day'
By David Beasley | Jun 30, 2022
Hannibal Darby, a YouTuber and gig worker on multiple platforms, said gig work allows him the flexibility to do things that are important to him, such as taking his son to school every day.
Gallup poll: 'Independent gig workers experience high levels of work-life balance'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 19, 2022
Driving for gig economy companies, like Uber, allows drivers to pick the days and times of day they want to work.
YouTuber and gig worker on others’ lack of success in gig work: ‘Only barrier is probably knowledge of how to do it’
By Trina Thomas | Jun 15, 2022
A gig worker on multiple platforms who now makes YouTube videos to help others similar to him is encouraging members of the gig economy to leverage community resources to optimize earnings through gig work.
'Flexible hours are my No. 1 reason I drive': New Flexible Work News poll finds gig workers value freedom, flexibility
By John Kelly | Jun 13, 2022
A new poll shows that gig workers place freedom ahead of other benefits.
'It's busier on some days and times of the week, a lot more tips': Ride-hailing driver
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 1, 2022
Having the liberty to decide on their working hours makes Uber drivers and most of the gig economy workforce love their job.
Instacart and Publix: 'Publix is bringing 15-minute delivery to their customers for the first time'
By Caleb Lombardo | May 16, 2022
In a press release, Instacart and Publix announced that the large retailer will now be offering 15-minute delivery to their customers for the first time ever.
Gig work presses on: 'I'm able to be more flexible'
By Trina Thomas | May 11, 2022
Hannibal Darby, a rideshare driver from New York, explains that flexibility is a benefit of working in the gig economy.
Part-time Tampa Uber driver: 'It was a good way to just make extra income'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2022
Uber drivers say that working for Uber has helped them financially, whether during the pandemic after losing a job, as a second job or just to save money for the things they want.
Darby, full-time gig worker: 'It's important to remember that you are an independent contractor'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 14, 2022
Hannibal Darby, a full-time gig economy worker on multiple platforms, said starting gig work is easy with low barriers, with many just needing to learn the ropes when they start.
'I don't know anybody who can go three months without income': New York teacher, part-time Uber driver
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 13, 2022
With ride-hailing services like Uber, summer wouldn't be the same for gig economy workers like Eddie Terry.
Drivers enjoy gig experience at Uber: 'I have had really good passengers'
By Bree Gonzales | Apr 5, 2022
Most Uber drivers affirm the enjoyment they get from their full-time independent job despite a few not-so-good experiences with some passengers.