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Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig-economy Worker news, interviews, insights, stories from the road, and much more !

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Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig-economy Worker news, interviews, insights, stories from the road, and much more !

    #209 | Uber Safety Feature, Illinois Rideshare, L.A. Mystery Deliveries

    #209 | Uber Safety Feature, Illinois Rideshare, L.A. Mystery Deliveries

    This week we discuss:

    Uber Safety Feature People Don’t Know Exists


    Doordash driver robbed, choked over $13


    Los Angeles Mystery Deliveries


    Illinois rideshare — ‘common carriers’


    D.C. Instacart

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    • 1 hr 47 min
    #208 | California Proposition 22 Appeal Court Ruling & Top Shelf Rideshare

    #208 | California Proposition 22 Appeal Court Ruling & Top Shelf Rideshare

    This week in my absence, I have asked Chris (Real Rideshare Stories) and the panel to run the show for this week. I am getting certified for 'Search & Rescue' Avalanche training, I will be back next week.
    GM & Instacart looking into using chatGPT
    California Proposition 22 upheld in California Appeals Court
    Texas Doordash Burglary
    Doordash alcohol delivery in Kansas being challenged
    There is a new rideshare company, 'top shelf' vehicles only
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    #207 | 6 years of gig app delivery (w/UDM)

    #207 | 6 years of gig app delivery (w/UDM)

    This week David Pickerell (CEO Para) and myself talk with UDM, a delivery app gig worker from Florida, about moving forward on his life path.
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    #206 | Instacart, Doordash, & Uber Autonomous

    #206 | Instacart, Doordash, & Uber Autonomous

    This week the panel discusses:
    Curbivore 2023 (Los Angeles)
    L.A. Woman accused of using Aunt's debit card, $18million bond
    Doordash makes bundled orders mandatory for restaurants
    Instacart Shoppers reporting more stealing going on from shoppers
    Steve in Las Vegas, INCULDING Uber Autonomous ride!

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    #205 | Gig workers getting mad at customers tipping habits

    #205 | Gig workers getting mad at customers tipping habits

    This week:
    Michigan Police Officer Saves Day
    Chase Doordash Credit Card
    Recession Fears Spur Companies To Hire More Gig Workers
    Restaurant Server Says Doordash Driver Stole $600 Order
    Doorknob Delivery To Las Vegas
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    • 1 hr 17 min
    #204 | Colorado Gig Worker Transparency Bill 23-098 (w/Stephanie Vigil)

    #204 | Colorado Gig Worker Transparency Bill 23-098 (w/Stephanie Vigil)

    This week on the podcast, David and I have Stephanie Vigil (Colorado House Freshman) join us to discuss her new Colorado Bill 23-098. Transparency and recourse resources for deactivated drivers to appeal. Lets discuss:
    Senate Bill 23-98
    Bill sponsors Sen. Robert Rodriguez of Denver, Rep. Stephanie Vigil of Colorado Springs — who is the first gig-app worker to join the Legislature — and Rep. Jennifer Bacon of Denver.
    Recourse for deactivated drivers
    The bill was assigned to the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee and does not yet have a hearing date.
    SB23-098Gig Work Transparency
    Concerning transparency for drivers who connect with consumers through the use of a digital platform.
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    Stephanie Vigil: StephanieVigil.com
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Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
32 Ratings

32 Ratings

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FANTASTIC!

Steve is a true advocate for the gig community!
He always has an interesting perspective and some great guests!

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If you are a independent contractor YOU need to check out this podcast

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Informative and Inciteful

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