Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

#463 | New Jersey vs. Independent Contractors

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by two incredible guests: Mike Hruby (https://x.com/venturemike1) and Kim Kavin (https://x.com/thekimkavin). Mike is a seasoned advocate for independent work and entrepreneurship, while Kim is a respected journalist and a passionate voice for freelancers' rights. Together, we dive deep into the alarming developments happening right now in New Jersey, where the state Labor Department has proposed a new independent-contractor rule that could drastically restrict the freedom of an estimated 1.7 million people who work as independent contractors, freelancers, self-employed individuals, and gig economy drivers for companies like Uber and DoorDash.
 
This episode unpacks what’s really at stake. While the proposed policies are being framed as protections, what the proposed NJDOL rule states is that it will not create any jobs. The fear is that ICs get wiped out and are left with nothing. that would strip people of the flexibility, autonomy, and control that make independent work so vital. Mike and Kim explain how similar policy-making. has played out in other states, and why this movement could have nationwide implications. It’s a critical conversation for anyone who values the freedom to choose how and when they work.
 
Kim Kavin: https://www.freelancebusting.com/
Mike Hruby https://www.newjobsamerica.com/
 
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#462 | Doordash Earnings, Uber Earnings, Will Uber Leave Colorado?

This week we discuss:
New Jersey vs. Independent Contractors
Doordash and Uber Q1 Earnings Reports
Will Uber Leave Colorado
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#461 | Uber and Doordash Q1 Earnings and signs of major decline

This week we discuss the state of Gig Apps, and their actual value. Every quarterly earnings call gets worse and worse with these companies. Now there are some very clear signs they NEED to change or CRASH, and signs lately point to some big problems with Uber and Doordash. 
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#460 | Beyond The Algorithm (w/Hannibal is Hungry)

Beyond The Algorithm season 2 has begun. Season 2 will consist of 5 episodes exploring ways to earn, but not on gig apps. 
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#459 | Illinois vs. Independent Contractors (w/John Lopez)

This week my guest is John Lopez, Chicago Independent Contractor and leader in the fight for freedom in self-employement.
John Lopez on X/Twitter:  https://x.com/JohnLopez_PPC
 

#458 | Highest Paying Courier App 2025

In this episode we discuss the Curri app on #RideshareRodeo #TheLastMile.
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#457 | Doordash Platinum Status & Wrongful Deactivations

This week on the Gig App Worker Roundtable:
Delivery Driver banned by restaurant
Accidentally Delivering to another country
Doordash Platinum Status Importance
Wrongful Dasher Deactivations
 

#456 | Future of Rideshare and the Lies surrounding Autonomous

This week we discuss:
Tip baiting
Rideshare drivers vs. Autonomous 
Laws and Regulations starting to emerge in most states
NEW RiDESHARE OPTiON (FURE.cab)
 

#455 | Uber Says It will be leaving Colorado

With the new new Colorado House Bill 1291 requiring dash cams be running 100% of the time and Uber handles the footage. Uber has made a statement that it will leave the entire state if this bill is passed.  Is this just another Uber idle threat? Crying Wolf? Or is Uber really planning on exiting the state of Colorado?

#454 | American Disabilities Act vs. Doordash Transparency

This week on the podcast I am joined by Luis (Delivery TV - links below). We cover quite a bit:
Doordash said for years illegal accounts were not the crisis people were saying, now we have learned it was a bigger crisis than anyone knew.
TRANSPARENCY on ALL gig work platforms, otherwise the platform is violated ADA standards.
15 Ways Doordash is not following Independent Contractor Law.
Delivery Robots cost vs. results.
Find Luis on YouTube & TikTok:https://www.youtube.com/@deliverytvhttps://www.tiktok.com/@delivery.tv