New Rideshare Apps, Uber Lawsuits, And A Cop Hijacked An Uber And Nobody Blinked

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 drivers and riders  • insurance and liability questions when apps claim lower commissions  • Minneapolis alternatives and how local rules shape competition  • Uber Eats priority delivery lawsuit and why drivers may not even be told  • refunds, customer trust, and platform support frustrations  • police asking an Uber driver to help chase a suspect and the consent issue  • Amazon rural routes, dirt roads, and routing quality concerns  • Dutch regulators fining Uber over automated account suspensions and deactivations  • teen rides, live video streaming for parents, and drop-off rules for minors  • Tesla one-pedal driving and why some passengers feel nauseous  • robotaxis expanding and what approvals in Las Vegas could change  • FTC scrutiny of personalized pricing based on consumer data  Support the show Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: https://gigeconomyshow.com/ Download the Audio Podcast: https://thegigeconomypodcast.buzzsprout.com  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 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! https://playoctopus.page.link/HD2FBKJzFqRR35YE9  Your car stinks, use this! https://bit.ly/Driftsents  The Gig Economy Podcast Group Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join. https://t.me/joinchat/R42wUR2QGhCi2gBD TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigeconomypodcast? Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c...