Gig Workers
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Instacart acquires smart-tech startup Caper AI for $350 million
Instacart’s partnering stores will now have access to smart carts and smart checkout counters from Caper AI.
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Instacart shoppers plan nationwide strike for Saturday
A strike of Instacart shoppers led by the Gig Workers Collective will take place this weekend.
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3 Canadian drivers claim dismissal for following Uber’s COVID guidelines
Three British Columbia Uber drivers allegedly were fired after refusing to serve unmasked passengers who threatened violence and bad reviews.
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What would a vehicle mileage tax mean for ride-share?
The proposed $1 trillion infrastructure package includes a provision that would study the potential for a “driving tax” of 8 cents per mile.
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Payfare, Stride partner on real-time payments for gig workers
The fintech company is tapping into a nationwide payments system infrastructure to get gig workers paid within seconds.
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NYC legislation establishes minimum payment per trip for delivery drivers
The New York City Council is taking yet another step to improve the pay and delivery conditions for 80,000 third-party delivery drivers.
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15-minute grocery delivery firm Jokr launches in 3 more NYC neighborhoods
Jokr promises 15-minute grocery delivery. It has now added 3 more New York City boroughs to its delivery network.
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Autonomous tease: Aurora shows image of Toyota Sienna designed for rideshare
Self-driving technology company Aurora said it will deploy a Toyota Sienna autonomous vehicle in rideshare service in the next six months.
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Avoiding employee misclassification may be as easy as deploying the right technology
As companies struggle to ensure independent contractors are properly classified, many are missing out on the value technology can provide in the process.
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Food delivery companies sue NYC over commission caps
Uber Eats, Grubhub and DoorDash are seeking an injunction that would stop New York City from enforcing its commission caps for food delivery apps.
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