Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: Today I have 4 Curri Drivers on to discuss the platform and what drivers can expect when working on the app. Thanks to my Roundtable panel: Markiss (Seattle), Ed (New Jersey), Mac (Portland), and Millard (Connecticut). Some of the topics we discussed: Being A Curri Route Driver: Great Pay & Not Your vehicle. From Full Pick-Up Trucks-To-Trailers To Any Size Vehicle. All Gig Economy Workers Should Be Using Curri Platform & Why. Even Though Market To Market Pay Differs All Markets Pay Great. Tips From Curri Drivers For New Workers To The Platform. Curri Support: Fast, Efficient, & Located In The U.S. Mapping Some Deliveries With Apple Maps. Curri Is The Best Paying App For Gig Workers Time. The 30 Second Wait Time & Understanding It. Making The Most Out Of Curri Hot Shot Runs. $300 order! $1,200 order!!! Hot Shot, Long Shot, Long Haul and understanding them. Pick-up, Drop-off, hands free on handling payload. Unanimous From Tonight’s Panel: You can NOT get paid more on any other Gig platform than you will on Curri. Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Rideshare Rodeo is sponsored by Curri.com Drive for Curri: https://drivecurri.app.link/fom2uFMcCib Curri Links: Website: https://www.curri.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/curri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamcurri/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18756359 Drive For Curri: https://drivecurri.app.link/fom2uFMcCib Don't forget to catch Jason Tieri and I weekly on Fridays: TNCRadio.live (4pm-6pm PST/7pm-9pm EST)

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: Today I have Mike Baselgleea of "Mike Delivers Podcast" talking about the New Jersey Uber Eats market. Mike has put out over 200 podcasts in the last two years, both food delivery space and his NBA podcast as well. Some of the topics we covered: Uber Eats. Mikes Podcasts: Mike Delivers and his sports podcast. McDonalds, Chipotle, & Jersey Mikes. Being a gig worker in Bloomfield, NJ. City of LA teams up with Waymo and puts driverless cars in a small area, already sounds like trouble. Start-up Gig-space app companies, are they here to stay? Mike talks about how he could consult restaurants in his area after what he has seen in two years of delivery (actually a good startup idea... maybe?). We have all these November earnings challenges going around here in the U.S. New Zealand also does but there's has a $2,000 bonus attached. Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Rideshare Rodeo is sponsored by Curri.com Drive for Curri: https://drivecurri.app.link/fom2uFMcCib Mike Delivers Podcast: podcast: https://pod.co/mike-delivers Curri Links: Website: https://www.curri.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/curri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamcurri/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18756359 Drive For Curri: https://drivecurri.app.link/fom2uFMcCib Don't forget to catch Jason Tieri and I weekly on Fridays: TNCRadio.live (4pm-6pm PST/7pm-9pm EST)

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: This week I have CEO/Founder of Middleton Technologies, Gary Middleton. We discuss his 3 apps that help Gig workers be more productive with their time and in selecting the trips and deliveries they want. Some of the topics we covered: Gary’s background, how and why he started the Maxymo app 7 years ago. Which came first, Maxymo or the original Mystro? Discuss the differences of getting apps on Android/GooglePlay vs. Apple/iOS. We discuss the 3 different apps Gary has created: 1) Maxymo: Helps rideshare & delivery drivers become safer drivers by auto-switching between apps, auto-accepting only the trips they want & auto-declining unprofitable trips. The more services you drive for, the more trips you can get, which equals less downtime and more money. 2) DUH (Drivers Utility Hub): The Drivers Utility Helper app is designed to assist independent contractors that are already signed up for doordash be safer drivers & more proficient while on delivery. Keep your focus on driving & delivering, less on watching your phone for orders. 3) Flex Alert: Do you deliver for Amazon Flex? Well then you know the hassle of tapping the screen for hours on end just to see if there is a block available. Flex Alert helps take away this task with automated tapping, sound alerts and notifications to let you know when a block has appeared. Now you can focus on other task or earn on other gigs while you wait for a block to drop. Did we mention it is free? Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Rideshare Rodeo is sponsored by Curri.com Drive for Curri: https://drivecurri.app.link/fom2uFMcCib Middleton Technologies link: website: https://middletontech.com *you can find the links to all 3 apps from the website, or in the GooglePlay store* Curri Links: Website: https://www.curri.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/curri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamcurri/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18756359 Drive For Curri: https://drivecurri.app.link/fom2uFMcCib Don't forget to catch Jason Tieri and I weekly on Fridays: TNCRadio.live (4pm-6pm PST/7pm-9pm EST) *Also, make sure to check out our friends over at Gig Economy Podcast: https://gigeconomy-podcast.com/

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: This week I have Hannibal from "Hannibal Is Hungry". Hannibal has some really great content on his YouTube channel, so make sure to see his links below. Some of the topics we covered: Hannibal and the ROVER platform. Hannibal has created his own business, as all gig workers should be doing, or at least treating the platform work you are doing as your business. We discuss a couple of his recent videos: 1) "What I Wish All Gig Apps Stopped Doing" 2) "Are Gig App Workers Truly Independent Contractors?" Uber now has training videos in the app, hmmm. United States supply chain, and how the issue could be fixed 3-4 times quicker than is expected at this point. Hannibal put out a "Mental Health" video a few weeks back with other YouTube creators Sara Elizabeth video she put out on her channel today. YouTube Gig Creator 'Feuding'... why? Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Rideshare Rodeo is sponsored by Curri.com Drive for Curri: https://drivecurri.app.link/fom2uFMcCib Hannibal Is Hungry social media links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClGw1m5bqayp2w1cGdhbGUA Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hannibal2484 Instagram: https://instagram.com/Hannibalishungry November 2nd on the podcast will will have a panel of Curri Drivers from different markets, using different vehicles, performing different tasks, experiences, and anything else they want to share! Curri Links: Website: https://www.curri.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/curri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamcurri/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18756359 Drive For Curri: https://drivecurri.app.link/fom2uFMcCib

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: This week I have Veena Dubal on the podcast. Veena is the Law Professor at University of California Hastings. She also is a big piece of the California AB5 movement, as well as, an advocate against California Proposal 22. We covered: 1. Veena’s background and what brought her to the fight for AB5. 2. The Taxi industry post 9/11. 3. Law School, Dissertation on ‘A Century Worth of Taxi Worker Organizing’. 4. 2013: learned about ‘for transportation’ vehicles picking up people at hotels. 5. 2014: California created “Transportation Network Company”. 6. 2014: Taxi Medallions in both San Francisco and New York City became worthless in such a short time. 7. Dynamex decision brought on AB5 in California. 8. Control Test, IRS Test, Borrello Test, ABC Test. 9. ABC Test has been used for years, in over 20 states to determine whether or not people qualified for unemployment. 10. Lorena Gonzales moved to have the ABC Test in California not only apply to ‘Unemployment’, but for ‘employee’ status as well. 11. The Traditional Independent Contractors and California AB5, carve-outs, and those who never got carve-outs. 12. California Prop 22: The money spent on the proposal, the passing of Prop 22, the fight that Prop 22 now faces in the state for breaking the ‘California Constitution’. 13. Proposition 22 was intended to allow app-based on-demand workers/drivers to remain Independent Contractors and other platform worker incentives. 14. My NEED to be an Independent Contractor, and how can I remain one? 15. The NEED for ‘Flexibility’ on these platforms. 16. Taxi Union structure of the past. 17. Limiting the amount of workers on the platform. 18. How market-to-market growth affects each city. 19. Massachusetts Bill h.1234 (mirrors California Prop 22). 20. Will other states start following the fight that draws in ‘The Coalition For Workers’ to other states, because they see the amount of money being used to fight Prop 22 in California and Massachusetts. Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Thanks to Veena for coming on the podcast, and agreeing to come back on to finish up our discussion. Rideshare Rodeo is sponsored by Curri.com Drive for Curri: https://drivecurri.app.link/fom2uFMcCib November 2nd on the podcast will will have a panel of Curri Drivers from different markets, using different vehicles, performing different tasks, experiences, and anything else they want to share! Curri Links: Website: https://www.curri.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/curri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamcurri/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18756359 Drive For Curri: https://drivecurri.app.link/fom2uFMcCib

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: This week I have Ron Walters (EntreCourier.com) on the podcast to discuss the new tax forms that gig workers will need to use starting next year. Ron and I discuss, why this is important and what you can do to make sure you are ready. I also discuss a Lyft support call from 2017, and we touch on the upcoming Instacart strike... and what, if anything, can it do to strike against a SaaS platform who does not employ you? *THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR GETTING RIDESHARE RODEO PODCAST TO 70,000 DOWNLOADS... Y'ALL ROCK!!!* Sponsored by Curri (( Drive for Curri )) Working the Curri platform, and getting ready to report back on some findings, stay tuned! Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Curri Links: Curri website Curri Twitter Curri Facebook Curri Instagram Curri LinkedIn Sponsored by Curri (( Drive for Curri ))

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: This week I have Red Conrad on the podcast to discuss, what steps can you make to build your business. *Jacksonville Florida area 3 year veteran in the gig economy *RideConnect App *Commercial Insurance *Treating your business as your business *Red is working with a coder trying to build an app for his business *App-based lack of training videos (due to I.C. vs. employee) *Next week is Red's 1 year anniversary for his delivery website *Red's take on Dumpling, specifically issues with the support team *RedConrad.com Sponsored by Curri (( Drive for Curri )) Working the Curri platform, and getting ready to report back on some findings, stay tuned! Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Curri Links: Curri website Curri Twitter Curri Facebook Curri Instagram Curri LinkedIn Sponsored by Curri (( Drive for Curri ))

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews [2nd Weekend Bonus Episode]: This weeks second bonus episode I have LiVE YouTuber DoorDasher Mr.Flex. In this episode: The MrFlex YouTube 15 hour LiVE daily streams Bandwidth UberEats roots, but currently DD exclusive DoorDash Para: Team Para and the Para App The Negative Energy on REDDiT Felix "MrFlex" is a New Jersey Dasher Earnings on DoorDash, pre and post, Para app Did Para cause DoorDash 'onboarding'? Viewers of his live broadcast get answers quickly that Dashers need Watching MrFlex motivates Dashers to get out and work MrFlex plays great music to Dash too that streams all day Watching the MrFlex full day LiVE stream is extremly unique experience Thank you to our sponsor Curri! Sign up to drive Curri Mr. Flex LiVE daily stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNTuApFZQoT28OyobCDbf5w Curri links: Curri website: https://www.curri.com/ Curri Twitter: https://twitter.com/curri Curri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=... Curri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamcurri/ Curri LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1875...

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews [Weekend Bonus Episode]: This weeks bonus podcast is a little different than usual. I interviewed Felix a.k.a. Mr.Flex YouTube Creator. I am figuring out when this interview will drop, either this weekend or next weekend. The reason for the change is..... About a month ago, Ron (EntreCourier.com) had me on his podcast to discuss 'ProAct', and a little 'AB5', 'Prop22'. After we recorded, Ron said, you should post this on Rideshare Rodeo podcast too. We let about a month go by between the two podcast drops. In this Ron is interviewing me. The timing of this content is perfect, since in just a couple weeks I will be having Veena Dubal on the podcast. Thank you to our sponsor Curri! Sign up to drive Curri HERE IS THE BREAKDOWN OF OUR INTERVIEW: The government has been busy lately trying to get things pushed through. We've seen in the past few days the Infrastructure bill and Budget Reconciliation stuff go through the Senate. One of the things that's been a priority for Democrats has been the PRO Act. Protecting the Right to Organize. One of the things the act does is implement the ABC test that was the heart of California's AB5, and the ABC test would then determine classification of employee verses independent contractor for purposes of labor laws. If it's passed and stands up to court challenges, PRO Act could force Doordash, Uber, Grubhub, Lyft and other gig companies to hire employees rather than employees. Steve Johnson of UberLyftDrivers.com joins us to talk about employment, being an independent contractor, the repercussions of being an employee, and whether Pro Act has a chance of passing. Steve has had several guests on his Rideshare Rodeo podcast and shares insights he's gained from his many conversations on the topic. Additional reading on PRO Act AB5 and Prop 22: A listing of articles about California's AB5 which implemented the ABC Test, and about Prop 22, the ballot initiative that exempted gig platforms from AB5. What is PRO Act?Driver App London is a blog by Mourad, a frequent guest on Steve's podcast. Later in the episode Steve talks about how some places in Europe are a step ahead of where they are in the US including an app worker designation. The following was the general outline we attempted to follow. Things may have gone a little out of order here and there. Introductions: Steve talks about his gig economy background, how his website and podcast got started, and then talks about the different guests he's had on his podcast to talk about PRO Act (guests both in favor of and against the legislation). Employment verses Independent Contractors Why is this even important? What is there to lose if we are employees? What is PRO Act and how does that impact things? What is the ABC test from California's AB5 and that is now part of PRO Act? How does that compare to the current IRS test Doordash, Uber, Lyft, Grubhub and others as bad actors Part of the problem does lie in the way gig companies treat their contractors. Is there exploitation of the independent contractor model by these companies? How do their actions contribute to how some want to force a change? Can PRO Act be passed into law? PRO Act is stalled right now. Does that mean that it's safe? What kind of things can lead to it passing? Is there a better alternative? Is forcing gig companies to hire employees the only answer? Is there a better way to handle the bad acting of gig companies? Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Via~~~~> https://entrecourier.com/ ****** Thank you to our sponsor Curri! Sign up to drive Curri Curri links: Curri website: https://www.curri.com/ Curri Twitter: https://twitter.com/curri Curri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=... Curri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamcurri/ Curri LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1875...

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: This week I have Jason Tieri from the Gig Economy Podcast on the show... always fun having Jason on! This week we discuss: Jason getting ready to get back working in gig economy My crazy CURRi story from the mountains of Durango "Uber says its on track to make a FAKE profit" DoorDash Alcohol Delivery Gig Worker Abuse in the Wild West United Kingdom Lyft Driver Shortage, and what can be done? Instacart gig workers say "DELETE THE APP" Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Thank you to our sponsor Curri! Sign up to drive Curri Gig Economy Podcast links: Web: https://gigeconomy-podcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GRRideshareAdventures Twitter: https://twitter.com/gigeconpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/thegigeconomypodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegigeconomypodcast/ Curri links: Curri website: https://www.curri.com/ Curri Twitter: https://twitter.com/curri Curri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=... Curri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamcurri/ Curri LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1875...

[Bonus Weekend Episode] Sponsored by Curri ~ Drive for Curri Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: This weeks bonus episode, I have Chad Polenz, formerly "Chad The Gig Economist" now "GigTube" on social platforms on the show. Chad is a full time gig worker in Orlando and he has a content stocked YouTube channel with many gig economy worker videos. Chad did Uber Rideshare years ago. The past few years he has focused on grocery space delivery and on-demand app-based food delivery. One thing he had not done was sign up and use the Lyft platform. In this episode we discuss what he learned, how the Lyft guarantee played out for him, and other things he learned while doing the Lyft 120 rides in 30 day challenge. So, lets jump in! Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Podcast Sponsored by Curri (( Drive for Curri ) Curri links: Curri website: https://www.curri.com/ Curri Twitter: https://twitter.com/curri Curri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=... Curri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamcurri/ Curri LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1875...

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: This week I have Bryce Bennet on the podcast. Bryce is CEO/Founder of SOLO, based in Seattle. Solo believes that the more information you have the better decisions you'll be able to make with your time. This transparency of information will help you earn more consistently and in less time; bringing greater stability to your professional life. Together, we can start to take the guesswork out of gig work and eventually tackle some of the other important problems (like taxes, benefits and insurance) that you face everyday. We hope you join us in building the Solo community. Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Thank you to our sponsor Curri! Sign up to drive Curri Solo links: Web: https://www.worksolo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/worksolo Curri links: Curri website: https://www.curri.com/ Curri Twitter: https://twitter.com/curri Curri Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=... Curri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamcurri/ Curri LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1875...

[Bonus Weekend Episode] Sponsored by Curri ~ Drive for Curri Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: This weeks bonus episode, I dive into Jason Pease's traveling on-demand delivery! When the pandemic started, Jason was one of the very first Rideshare drivers to immediately pivot to App-based delivery platforms. Jason made numerous videos in the beginning of the global pandemic to show exactly how each of these platforms played out for him. By end of summer 2020 Jason had started traveling to different cities to help others understand this is their business, NOT a job, and to treat it as such. Now he has gone on the road a few times and done delivery in many states, including Hawaii! Jason is the trailblazer on taking on-demand on the road, and his journey is very much worth listening to! Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Jason 'DriveToWin13' Pease Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Drivetowin13 Twitter: https://twitter.com/drive_to_win13 FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/drivetowin13 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivetowin13/ email: [email protected] Podcast Sponsored by Curri (( Drive for Curri )) Curri Links: Curri website Curri Twitter Curri Facebook Curri Instagram Curri LinkedIn

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: This week I have David Pickerell, CEO/Founder of Para. David and I have been working together since March 2020, even if you are familiar with the work we did at Para re: DoorDash Tip Transparency... you most likely don't know the other projects we have done together, this path that led to Para, and were is Para going next? Luckily, we are going to tell all today! FIRST A LITTLE NEWS: PUA is OVER! Jobs are paying between $15-$20/hour, gonna take some real changes in everyones method of employement and pay models… especially the On-demand App-based gig platforms. Uber’s $250million camaign was completely wasted money, now its gone, how will the rideshare giants bring drivers back. Rideshare companies and natural disasters: why do you get a FREE Uber ride from a Flood Zone right now, but in South Lake Tahoe rideshare Fire Evacuees are not only charging but surging! Sponsored by Curri (( Drive for Curri )) David Pickerell: David is back Tan, Rested, and Ready! How David and I started working together Autonomy/UberLyftDrivers/Rideshare Rodeo Projects: PUA/UI/PPP calculator Getting gig workers their in depth data Tracking mileage from your trip history Applying to gig based platforms in one submission Para/Rideshare Rodeo Projects: Gig Work Transparency DoorDash Tip Transparency GrubHub mileage Transparency UPCOMING PROJECTS: *you’ll have to listen to hear whats coming* Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Curri Links: Curri website Curri Twitter Curri Facebook Curri Instagram Curri LinkedIn Sponsored by Curri (( Drive for Curri ))

[Bonus Weekend Episode] Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: Tonight on this weekend bonus episode I have Ed Van Ness. Ed, drove a taxi for over 20 years. I have been looking for the right person to help walk me through the Taxi Medallion situation specific to New York City for a long time. Lucky for me I met Ed, and we discussed the history of the NYC Taxi Medallion's. Ed, also has a radio show/podcast every Sunday morning (see links below). It's different, but a very interesting episode. Enjoy this Friday bonus podcast thanks to our sponsors Curri (see link below). Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Sponsored by Curri ~ Drive for Curri Ed Van Ness Links: Twitter (Ed): @EdRadioTFI Twitter (Taxi Stand Hour): @TaxiStandHour Radio TFI website

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: This week I have Matt Lafferty the CEO/Founder of Curri, the last mile delivery service. Matt and I discuss: Pro's of being a Curri driver Can be done in ALL vehicle sizes Loading done at pickup by location Unloading done at drop off by client Getting big in all NFL cities, and beyond Pay rate can range from $15-$35+ Difference between 'Hot Shot' and 'Route' drivers Completely B2B (PERK: no passengers or food in your vehicle) Sign up to drive for Curri using this link and get some SWAG too for FREE: Start Driving For Curri Now! I will be working the Curri platform over the next several weeks and report back on each weeks podcast. We will also be having a few Curri drivers from different markets and using different types of vehicles, on the podcast late October... so STAY TUNED! Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Curri Links: Curri website Curri Twitter Curri Facebook Curri Instagram Curri LinkedIn Sponsored by Curri (( Drive for Curri ))

[Bonus Weekend Episode] Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews: Tonight on this weekend bonus episode I have Kenneth "Kelly" Coghill, he is a 5 year veteran of the app-based gig-economy. He drives in the city of brotherly love... Philly, PA. He also worked gig platforms during the pandemic. I have done a couple podcast where I have talked about what other drivers have told me, which is, pay is not better... they just never have any downtime so it appears that way. Kelly talks with me about how he is making 170% of what he was 2 years ago, WITH THE SAME RATE CARD. ON TOP OF THIS... he shares a problem no that occurred the same day we did this interview, I won't give it away! Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Sponsored by Curri ~ Drive for Curri

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News: This week I have Torsten, a.k.a. The Rideshare Professor on the podcast to discuss Rideshare/delivery driver/passenger safety. We talk about his recent videos surrounding the almost deadly beating of a driver. Torsten's passion about this is right up there with mine, it was a pleasure having him on the show and look forward to having him back. I also discuss some of the aspects of the ruling from Friday night by a California Judge that Proposition 22 is "unconstitutional". We will be seeing this play out for some time, and costing BOTH the gig companies and California tons of money. Sponsored by Curri ~ Drive for Curri If you don't already watch his videos, make sure to check out ASKTORSTEN (Rideshare Professor) on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/asktorsten Y'all be safe out there, and be good to each other! See you back here next week on the Rideshare Rodeo Podcast!

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News: This week I have John Wilkerson on the show to discuss when Rideshare drivers will return to the platforms, and what will it take to bring them back? This week we cover: Jay Cutler/Uber Eats (masking). Lack of driver PPE when most needed. SAFETY Canceling because too many passengers, leaves drivers in dangerous situations. With riders back in full, why are drivers not returning to the rideshare platforms. Passenger fares are still way too high, drivers not seeing their cut. Gig Worker Portable Benefits. Autonomous reality check. Is Uber marketing for its driver partners? Lyft and Uber wasted their marketing money months ago. Pandemic flip-flop Rideshare to Delivery, how will they bring back rideshare drivers. Who will bring drivers back first, Uber or Lyft? Sponsored by Curri ~ Drive for Curri LINKS FROM THIS WEEK: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jay-cutler-cut-uber-eats-ads-over-anti-mask-views-n1276922 https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/548819761/breakthrough-healthcare-benefits-program-for-the-gig-economy https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/13/airbnb-and-doordash-boosted-marketing-in-q2-for-recruiting.html This weeks guest John Wilkerson's "Ride Upstate" social links: Follow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rideupstate Follow John on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rideupstate Follow John on YouTube: https://youtube.com/rideupstate Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is sponsored by Curri.com & presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News: This week I discuss a few stories related to passengers full return to Rideshare and drivers not coming back on the Rideshare platforms at anywhere near the same pace. Not to mention that Rideshare rides are costing passengers 200% normal rates (give or take). Uber needs to work on re-routing drivers back to their starting city especially with the lack of drivers. New Mexico Border Patrol and Police can't handle the influx of people crossing, what's different here is these crossings are mostly drugs and human trafficking. Now these cartel crossings are using Uber & Lyft to pick them up to easier blend in. Delivery is still strong, even with so many vaccinated people are not going out in big numbers yet. Uber dumped all the divisions that were complete waste of money, and now are working on their core model... Rideshare, Delivery, & Grocery. Virtual Beer Festival, WHAT? Stay safe everyone! Links mentioned in this weeks episode: Intro song performed by Tori Pater https://uberlyftdrivers.com/2021/08/08/uber-and-lyft-are-experiencing-a-classic-problem-supply-and-demand/ https://www.dailydot.com/irl/tiktok-uber-eats-driver-stealing-customers-food/ https://www.marketwatch.com/story/doordash-is-trying-to-plan-for-the-end-of-the-pandemic-while-benefiting-from-it-11628608232 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2021-08-10/nyu-professor-on-uber-lyft-s-bumpy-recovery-video Make sure to check out our friends at The Gig Economy Podcast Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News: This week I have a quick update on the PARA app and DoorDash, we talk about Robotaxis in Miami (Argo.ai, Lyft, and Ford). Bolt has been valued at $4.75billion and will now be entering the grocery delivery space, at the same time that Uber's coronershop is launching. The 9th Circuit Court in Massachusetts yesterday ruled the Uber Drivers must arbitrate misclassification claims, this goes back to September 2019. Lyft, Uber, Instacart, DoorDash are taking Prop22 on the road, starting with Massachusetts, the only problem I see is that these companies still have to prove they will follow their own Prop22 rules and provisions that Independent Contractors need! Be safe out there y'all--!!! Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com