Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

#77 | Solo: Guaranteed App-Based Gig Worker Pay

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!!!!!
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Solo links:Web:  https://www.worksolo.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/worksolo
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#76 [Bonus Episode]: Traveling On-Demand Delivery (@drivetowin13)

[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/Drivetowin13Twitter: https://twitter.com/drive_to_win13FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/drivetowin13Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivetowin13/email: drivetowin13@gmail.com
Podcast Sponsored by Curri (( Drive for Curri ))
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#75 | David & Goliath: Para Presents A DoorDash Tale

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!!!!!
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#74 [Bonus Episode]: NYC Taxi Medallions (Ed Van Ness)

[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): @EdRadioTFITwitter (Taxi Stand Hour): @TaxiStandHourRadio TFI website
 

#73 | CURRI: CEO Matt Lafferty

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!!!!!
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#72 [Bonus Episode]: Philly Driver Breaks Down Earnings

[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 

#71 | Rideshare Safety With Torsten (Rideshare Professor)

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!

#70 | What Will It Take To Bring Rideshare Drivers Back?

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:
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Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is sponsored by Curri.com& presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#69 | Uber Charging Record High Fares, Drivers Not Seeing Their Portion

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

#68 | Robotaxis & Massachusetts Coalition for Independent Work

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