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On-demand delivery app Waitr adds 700 7-Eleven stores
A lesser-known rival of Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub, Waitr adds the first national convenience store to its platform.
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Amazon trials service using gig drivers to deliver from local malls
The e-commerce giant will deliver packages from local malls using its network of Amazon Flex gig drivers.
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Gopuff plans to lay off hundreds of employees ahead of potential IPO
GoPuff, the 30-minute food and grocery delivery business that bills itself as an “instant needs” company, plans to cut 3% of its workforce.
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DoorDash earnings: Business expands, growth slows
Food delivery platform DoorDash reported mixed earnings for Q4 2021 and FY2021 after the bell on Wednesday.
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Haul lands $10M in funding, plans expansion of on-demand driver platform
On-demand truck driver platform Haul announced a $10 million funding round as it looks to expand its coverage area for fleets in need of temporary…
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NYC gig worker unionization efforts pick up
A new coalition, Justice for App Workers, is aiming to unionize about 100,000 ride-share and delivery drivers in New York City.
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Analysis: NYC grants sweeping new rights to food delivery workers
New provisions approved by New York Mayor Eric Adams this week will transform working conditions for food delivery workers.
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Point Pickup launches GigPoint rewards app
Point Pickup is launching a gig economy app that rewards workers for making deliveries through the platform.
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Modern Shipper Top 10: The gig economy
As COVID ravaged the economy, the gig economy boomed. Responding to the need, gig workers stepped up to ensure groceries were delivered and e-commerce orders…
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Gig economy faces uncertain impact from new tax reporting standards
New tax reporting standards that go into effect in January could help or hurt gig workers, depending on how their employers react.
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