The GIG Economy Podcast

We would love to hear your feedback! We swap real gig work stories that turn into a bigger talk about money, safety, and how quickly app rules change. We dig into quests, tips, lost-item headaches, new verification tech, rising gas prices, and why strategy matters more than ever. • air conditioning repair costs and the reality of “comfort expenses” while working • Uber Teen rides and how drivers sometimes miss the label • quest bonus payouts and what “$2 a ride” really mean...

We would love to hear your feedback! We trade rideshare stories that range from hilarious to uncomfortable, then dig into why gig work incentives can feel like pocket change when gas prices spike. We also unpack viral gig worker outrage, robotaxi safety issues, and new data showing how many app workers still rely on SNAP and Medicaid to get by. •unexpected connections that turn into tips and favorites •handling profanity and chaos in the back seat •Uber quests arriving late...

We would love to hear your feedback! We bounce from late-night gig work realities to the biggest rideshare and delivery headlines, including new apps trying to undercut Uber and Lyft with subscription-style pricing. We also dig into safety, automation, and data tracking, because the future of gig work looks a lot more monitored and a lot more algorithm driven. • new rideshare competitor THROO entering New York City with a flat fee model • subscription pricing trade-offs for drive...

We would love to hear your feedback! We trade real-world stories that show how gig work can feel great one day and quietly punish you the next. We also break down the latest Uber, Lyft, Amazon Flex, and delivery news that could change what jobs we accept and how we get paid. • getting back into a school-year schedule while still chasing flexible gig work • watching Lyft bonuses return and why we need to check quests more often • receiving an unexpected Grubhub FTC check and...

We would love to hear your feedback! We trade stories from the road and get honest about how quickly “flexible gig work” can start to feel like unpaid on-call labor. We also unpack the latest platform experiments, from delivery robots and awkward retail promos to surveillance concerns, new Amazon Flex verification, and what a California driver union could realistically change. • a “reserved” BT Trucks route that shows up as no work and no pay • why low transparency makes gig work...