We would love to hear your feedback! We trade late-night rideshare stories with real safety lessons, then dig into Uber’s background check controversy, the pace of misconduct reports, and what policy changes could actually protect people. We also explore Uber’s EV charging push, a new trash-day gig app, Life360’s family integration, Waymo’s assertive maneuvers, and DoorDash’s retail surge.  • fast-driving Uber and Lyft rides, phone mount risks, rating and reporting choices • lifetime bans for...

The GIG Economy Podcast

The Gig Economy Podcast

We Confront Uber’s Safety Failings, Test New Side Hustle Apps, And Debate Autonomy While Swapping Real Rideshare Stories. | Ep 291

MAR 2, 202665 MIN
The GIG Economy Podcast

We Confront Uber’s Safety Failings, Test New Side Hustle Apps, And Debate Autonomy While Swapping Real Rideshare Stories. | Ep 291

MAR 2, 202665 MIN

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We would love to hear your feedback!We trade late-night rideshare stories with real safety lessons, then dig into Uber’s background check controversy, the pace of misconduct reports, and what policy changes could actually protect people. We also explore Uber’s EV charging push, a new trash-day gig app, Life360’s family integration, Waymo’s assertive maneuvers, and DoorDash’s retail surge.• fast-driving Uber and Lyft rides, phone mount risks, rating and reporting choices• lifetime bans for sexual offenses and violent felonies, extended lookbacks for others• Uber’s $100m EV charging network, DC fast charging economics, hybrid advantage• Crew Home app for short-term rental trash routes, route density, and payout clarity• Life360 and Uber linking for teen rides and real-time location• dashcam value, boundaries when riders leave kids or push unsafe requests• Waymo lane aggression and how autonomy should yield• DoorDash growth in flowers, retail partners, and on-demand convenienceThank you, guys, for supporting the show. If you would like to support the show, go to patreon.com/thegigeconpodcastPlease fill out the survey for a chance for a 25.00 Gift Card!   The SafeWork Advantage PodcastMost workplaces react to violence—SafeWork Advantage shows employers how to prevent it.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showEverything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Newsletter 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! Want to earn more and stay safe? Download Maxymo Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast The Gig Economy Podcast Group. Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. TikTok Subscribe on Youtube