Ep # 189 Uber launches in Japan, Uber Eats is getting delivered by a self-driving car.
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Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: https://gigeconomyshow.com/ Thanks so much for listening. We appreciate each and every one of you! Download the audio podcast https://link.chtbl.com/TheGigEconomyPodcast Kim’s Side Money Plans: Podcast: http://redcircle.com/kimssidemoneyplans YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kimssidemoneyplans Do you want to pee in something fancy when you can't find a bathroom? Introducing the Thisty Goose: thirstygoose.co/THEGIGECONOMYPODCAST Use the code: THEGIGECONOMYPODCAST for 10% off A mobile vending machine in your car and way better than cargo! https ..read more
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Ep 187 Uber launches "Uber Carseat" God help us all! Taylor Swift fans tip better.
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2w ago
Ep 187 Uber launches "Uber Carseat" God help us all! Taylor Swift fans tip better. Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: https://gigeconomyshow.com/ Thanks so much for listening. We appreciate each and every one of you! Download the audio podcast https://link.chtbl.com/TheGigEconomyPodcast Kim’s Side Money Plans: Podcast: http://redcircle.com/kimssidemoneyplans YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kimssidemoneyplans Do you want to pee in something fancy when you can't find a bathroom? Introducing the Thisty Goose: thirstygoose.co/THEGIGECONOMYPODCAST Use the code: THEGIGECONOMYPODC ..read more
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Ep 186 Uber shakes up the EV world and Uber and Lyft are pulling out of Minneapolis.
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3w ago
Ep 186 Uber shakes up the EV world and Uber and Lyft are pulling out of  Minneapolis. Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: https://gigeconomyshow.com/ Download the audio podcast https://link.chtbl.com/TheGigEconomyPodcast Kim’s Side Money Plans: Podcast: http://redcircle.com/kimssidemoneyplans YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kimssidemoneyplans A mobile vending machine in your car and way better than cargo! https://ridy.club/presale/order?ref_code=3db5  Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car ..read more
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Ep #184 Uber threatens to leave Minnesota, and Uber EV drivers get a bonus, sort of.
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1M ago
As we swing through the maze of the gig economy, this rollercoaster ride of an episode is packed with both heartwarming and hard-hitting stories. I'm sharing the scoop on scoring birthday freebies and the importance of human connection, like when Larry drove a determined young man to a job interview.  But it's not all sunshine and freebies—we're tackling the contentious debate over driver safety and wage regulations in Minneapolis, with giants like Uber threatening to take their ball and leave the playground. Navigating the gig economy's seas can be like wrestling an octopus, and we're h ..read more
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Ep. #183 Doordash changes completion rate, Uber weekends quests are changing and Wendy's is going to do surge pricing
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Strap in, gig economy warriors, as we cruise through the labyrinth of Uber updates and DoorDash's ever-evolving completion rates. Your journey through the gig landscape just got a whole lot spicier with our latest episode, where Larry recounts an unforgettable passenger encounter that'll make you rethink the quiet night you had planned. Ever been caught between a drunk reveler and a hard place? Prepare to navigate the trenches with tactical tales of puke bags and cleanup strategies, ensuring your ride remains as spotless as your reputation.  Fasten your seat belts; we're tackling the tou ..read more
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Ep. #183Doordash changes completion rate, Uber weekends quests are changing and Wendy's is going to do surge pricing
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by The Gig Economy Podcast
1M ago
Strap in, gig economy warriors, as we cruise through the labyrinth of Uber updates and DoorDash's ever-evolving completion rates. Your journey through the gig landscape just got a whole lot spicier with our latest episode, where Larry recounts an unforgettable passenger encounter that'll make you rethink the quiet night you had planned. Ever been caught between a drunk reveler and a hard place? Prepare to navigate the trenches with tactical tales of puke bags and cleanup strategies, ensuring your ride remains as spotless as your reputation.  Fasten your seat belts; we're tackling the tou ..read more
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Ep. #182 Do you want to be an Uber mentor? and a Waymo car trapped some passengers.
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1M ago
Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: https://gigeconomyshow.com/ Thanks so much for listening. We appreciate each and every one of you! Download the audio podcast https://link.chtbl.com/TheGigEconomyPodcast Kim’s Side Money Plans: Podcast: http://redcircle.com/kimssidemoneyplans YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kimssidemoneyplans A mobile vending machine in your car and way better than cargo! Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver! Octopus Tablet Entertainment https://account.pla ..read more
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Ep. #181 Ridy's car-seat marketplace transforms your ride-share experience
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2M ago
Embark on an entrepreneurial adventure with Boris, the visionary behind Ridy, as we uncover the art of boosting gig economy earnings through in-car sales. Our conversation with Boris is more than just idle chatter; it's a front-row seat to the inception and inner workings of Ridy, where convenience meets commerce. From his tech roots to globetrotting revelations, Boris illustrates how Ridy is set to transform every ride-share into a roving retail opportunity, marrying aesthetics with utility in a seamless car-seat display. Links: Pre-sales of devices in the states: https://ridy.club/presale/o ..read more
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Ep #180 Jason almost gets in a fight, and Uber actually made a profit.
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2M ago
Navigating the twists and turns of the gig economy, Larry and I peel back the curtain on the not-so-glamorous aspects, like the raw confrontations with unruly passengers and the ethical quagmires that companies like Uber face while drivers struggle for fair pay.  As we sign off, a heartfelt shout-out goes to Larry Duncan for steering this episode with expertise, while a big thank you echoes out to you, our valued listeners. We tease the richer, unexpurgated discussions reserved for our Patreon community and remind every gig warrior to hold their ground when the going gets tough. Everyth ..read more
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Ep #179 Lyft delivers its State of the Union speech, entitled streamers smash phone and Are You Striking on Feb 14th?
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2M ago
Strap in, gig economy warriors, and prepare to ride shotgun with Larry and me on a journey through the latest industry twists and turns. We're leaving no stone unturned as we dissect Lyft's bold new driver benefits, sift through the murky waters of "external fees," and share a harrowing tale of an Uber cancellation that smelled fishier than a market on a hot summer's day. With Larry's fresh perspective and my seasoned anecdotes, including the one about an inebriated passenger who turned a routine night into a memorable odyssey, we're pulling back the curtain on what it really means to navigate ..read more
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