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Uber Introduces Monthly Spending Limits for Teen Accounts
By Flexible Work News | Feb 29, 2024
Uber has announced a new feature aimed at enhancing parental control over teen accounts. The company unveiled a monthly spending limits feature to empower parents in managing their teens' expenses through the app.According to Uber, the introduction of spending limits allows parents to set a budget for their teen's rides and meals for the entire month. Parents can customize these limits based on their preferences and receive notifications when the set limit is nearing completion. The feature provides real-time updates, enabling parents to track their teen's spending from...
Taskrabbit Introduces Robinhood Retirement Program for Taskers
By Flexible Work News | Feb 28, 2024
Taskrabbit announced today the introduction of the Robinhood Retirement for Independent Workers program, designed to provide independent workers with a traditional way to invest in their futures. The initiative, created by Robinhood specifically for gig economy companies and their workers, aims to help individuals maximize their savings and plan for their financial future.Morgan Courtney, Director of Tasker Success at Taskrabbit, expressed excitement about the new program, stating, “We’re thrilled to begin offering these new perks to our community of Taskers. Taskrabbit...
AWS to Launch an Infrastructure Region in Mexico
By Flexible Work News | Feb 26, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced plans to launch an AWS infrastructure Region in Mexico by early 2025. The new AWS Mexico (Central) Region is expected to provide customers with the opportunity to run workloads and securely store their content in Mexico, serving end users with lower latency. Raquel Buenrostro, Mexican secretary of economy, highlighted the significance of this investment, stating, "Cloud services are an essential part of everyday life, helping us to digitally and economically transform Mexico."Prasad Kalyanaraman, vice president of Infrastructure...
Gigworker highlights UPS driver positions for seasonal work
By Flexible Work News | Feb 26, 2024
Brett Helling, the founder of Gigworker.com, shared his insights on working as a UPS Personal Vehicle Driver (PVD), highlighting the varying experiences drivers may encounter based on location and personal work preferences. Helling noted that in markets like Tucson and Los Angeles, PVDs can earn around $21-$23+ per hour, plus mileage. He emphasized the flexibility of hours, with some drivers opting for longer days to maximize earnings, especially during peak seasons.
2024 Writers Guild Awards Nominations Announced
By Flexible Work News | Feb 21, 2024
The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) have announced the nominations for the 2024 Writers Guild Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in various writing categories. The winners will be celebrated at the 76th Annual Writers Guild Awards ceremony on Sunday, April 14, 2024.Among the nominees are works from different mediums, including screenwriting, television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing. Notable names and productions have received nominations, showcasing the diverse and talented pool of writers in...
My Place Hotels Enhances Guest Experience Through Partnership with Grubhub
By Flexible Work News | Feb 7, 2024
My Place Hotels of America has announced a new partnership with Grubhub, a leading online and mobile food ordering and delivery platform, to enhance the dining experience for its guests. Through this collaboration, guests staying at My Place Hotels can now order from Grubhub's extensive network of over 365,000 restaurants and convenience stores for delivery directly to their hotel room, with no delivery fees on eligible orders. This partnership is available at all participating My Place Hotels across the United States.With the integration of Grubhub, My Place guests can...
Don’t forget to remember Uber Eats
By Flexible Work News | Feb 6, 2024
Uber Eats is making sure that viewers of this year's Super Bowl will not forget the convenience of their delivery service. The company has released a star-studded ad that showcases the wide range of items that can be delivered through their platform. In the ad, Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer, famous for their roles as Rachel and Ross in the hit TV show Friends, forget their on-screen friendship. The Beckhams, known for their association with the Spice Girls, fumble to remember the iconic girl group. Jelly Roll, a musician, attempts to remove tattoos from his face....
TechBio Unicorn Owkin Teams Up with AWS to Advance Generative AI for Precision Medicine
By Flexible Work News | Feb 5, 2024
Paris-based TechBio company Owkin has announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to revolutionize drug discovery, expedite clinical trials, and develop AI diagnostics. By leveraging AWS's global infrastructure and secure cloud platform, Owkin aims to enhance data operations, optimize research in precision medicine, and unlock new possibilities for its initiatives.Owkin's CEO, Thomas Clozel, emphasized the importance of collaboration and the power of collective intelligence. He stated, "Teaming up with AWS enables us to harness the power, security, and...
Motor vehicle insurance costs rising faster than overall inflation, Bureau of Labor Statistics reports
By Flexible Work News | Jan 17, 2024
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that motor vehicle insurance costs have surged more than the overall inflation rate over the past year. The CPI report, released on Jan. 11, showed that while the overall inflation rate for the 12-month period ending in Dec. 2023 was 3.4%, auto insurance costs soared by 20.3% during the same time frame.
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series Moves to the 75th Emmy Awards Telecast
By Flexible Work News | Jan 3, 2024
Los Angeles and New York – The Television Academy has announced that "Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series Moves to the 75th Emmy Awards Telecast." This change was confirmed in a joint statement from the Writers Guild of America East, Writers Guild of America West, The Television Academy, and Fox.The decision to include this category in the Emmy Awards telecast underscores the importance of recognizing exceptional writing in the realm of variety series. The move is expected to bring more visibility and prestige to the writers behind these diverse and entertaining...
Study: ride-share drivers are 'an important contributor to Chicago economy'
By David Beasley | Jul 19, 2023
Full-time ride-hailing service drivers working for Transportation Network Providers (TNPs) like Uber, Lyft and Via earned a gross average of $1,077 per week but faced expenses of $427 per week, netting an average of $650 per week during a 12-week period. Taxi drivers made much more money per week.
Taskrabbit's 'Happiness Pledge' raises concerns amid exclusions, attorney warns
By Flexible Work News Report | Jul 18, 2023
Taskrabbit's "Happiness Pledge" promises users the ability to recoup money for damages caused during a task. However, attorney Deborah Chang warns that the pledge comes with several exclusions that may leave users disappointed. A recent incident involving a damaged credenza highlights the limitations of the pledge.
Uber announces 200 job cuts in recruitment division to streamline costs
By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 27, 2023
Uber Technologies revealed its decision to reduce its recruitment division by 200 jobs as part of its cost-cutting measures and efforts to maintain a flat staff count throughout the year.
Uber partners with Omnicom Media Group to enhance advertising with rider data
By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 27, 2023
Uber entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Omnicom Media Group (OMG) to leverage rider data and merge with Omni's insights, opening up new possibilities for targeted advertising.
'Where should I go next?': Cincinnati Bengals punter supports local restaurants, feeds community as DoorDash delivery driver
By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 27, 2023
Cincinnati Bengals punter Drue Chrisman is making headlines for his efforts off the football field. During the NFL offseason, the 25-year-old athlete took up a side job as a DoorDash delivery driver.
Indian Supreme Court upholds Delhi's ban on bike taxis, dealing a blow to Uber's operations
By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 23, 2023
In a setback for Uber, India's top court has supported the ban imposed by the Delhi city government on bike taxis, thereby preventing the U.S. ride-hailing giant from continuing its services in the capital. The ban, which was initially issued in February, prohibited digital companies from offering personal bike taxis that provided commercial, ride-hailing services through their apps, as it violated city regulations. Despite Uber's legal challenge in the Delhi High Court, the Supreme Court ultimately overturned the previous ruling, reinforcing the ban and leaving the future of Uber's bike taxi operations uncertain.
NYC raises minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers, receiving mixed reactions
By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 20, 2023
New York City has raised its minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers, which has garnered mixed reactions from stakeholders.
Uber partners with Ford to offer flexible EV leases to California drivers
By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 7, 2023
In an effort to support its drivers in transitioning to electric vehicles, Uber joined forces with Ford in a groundbreaking partnership. Through a pilot program available in select California cities, Ford will provide flexible EV leases to Uber drivers who wish to embrace environmentally-friendly transportation.
California gig drivers uncover millions in unpaid reimbursements
By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 6, 2023
In a surprising turn of events, gig drivers in California discovered they were shortchanged on their vehicle expense reimbursements over 18 months. Uber driver Pablo Gomez and fellow driver and advocate Sergio Avedian stumbled upon the discrepancy, realizing that the adjusted rate mandated by Proposition 22, which was meant to keep pace with inflation, had never been implemented. This oversight has potentially deprived gig workers of hundreds of millions of dollars collectively. After bringing attention to the issue, the state treasurer's office finally published the adjusted rate, prompting companies like Uber and DoorDash to swiftly issue back pay to drivers. The incident highlights the complexities of gig worker laws and the challenges faced by drivers in securing fair compensation.
Windhorst criticizing ride-hail law: 'We may be able to drive them out of business'
By Flexible Work News Report | Jun 1, 2023
Legislators in Illinois are working on a bill that would put ridesharing companies in the same category as other common carriers, such as taxi cabs, by eliminating an exemption currently in place for these businesses.