Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

#67 | Uber Drivers and Passengers Seeing Different Receipt Totals

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:     This week I have Marissa Edens on the podcast.   We discuss Uber Transparency.   Flat Surge vs. Multiplier.   With Uber and Lyft charging 150%-250%+ to passengers, a big chunk of that should be going to the drivers, not surprisingly... NONE of it is!   Driver surge pricing in most markets has died down, even though Uber is still charging through the roof to its customers.   Lyft 'Wait and Save' should be called 'Optional Surge'.  Lyft car rental service SiXT charging ridiculous rates.   Personal tip when renting cars.   Last, Lyft has brought back shared rides... REALLY?!!!   Be safe out there y'all--!!!
Make sure to check out our friends at The Gig Economy Podcast 
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#66 | SaaS: Delivery App-Based Platforms

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:     This week I have Willy Solis on the podcast.   Willy and I both agree on the right to be Independent Contractors, we have different opinions on the ProAct, in past episodes we have shown that both sides need to talk to make real changes.   This week we find ourselves fully aligned, we discuss the ongoing saga of app-based gig worker "Transparency".   Gig workers with different views are aligning on this push on DoorDash, this is different because they have the information and are NOT showing the Dashers.    DoorDash dropped tons of money to pass Prop 22, now they are going back on their promise but NOT being transparent.   We can't be employees and I.C.'s DoorDash!   DD needs to decide which model they want to follow.   Stealing and hiding necessary information from Dashers on the platform is playing both sides though, AND that will NOT be accepted by anyone!    Whether you are one of the 200,000 Dashers who have downloaded the PARA app or not, this is the follow up piece to last week.   ALL on-demand delivery SaaS platform workers should listen to this week and last week to TRULY know what PARA is up too!   Be safe out there y'all--!!!
Make sure to check out our friends at The Gig Economy Podcast 
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#65 | Tip Transparency: DoorDash Deceives Dashers!

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:     This week I have Jason Tierri on the podcast.   We talk about a few gig economy tidbits, then we move into discussing, the TRUTH about what is going on with PARA.   All gig workers should listen to this episode.  We cover DoorDash not letting Independent Contractors see the payment before doing the work, a right I.C.'s have!   We also cover upcoming updates to the PARA app, and what PARA is doing to combat DD's latest hit job on covering up transparency to its Dashers.   Join, us on a trip, to the TRUTH!!!!!
Make sure to check out our friends at The Gig Economy Podcast 
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#64 | PARA CEO/Founder (David Pickerell)

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:     This week I have David Pickerell on the podcast to discuss the PARA app, where it is and the direction it is going.   We talk about a new FAQ in the app, stability of the app, probably not a good idea to call DoorDash with PARA questions, growth of the app, apologies to users who have been offended in the chat portion of the app (we are taking care of this right now), Mileage/Earnings tracking part of app, other features coming to the app, and moving forward.
You can email David at: david@withpara.com
You can email Steve at: steve@withpara.com
Make sure to check out our friends at The Gig Economy Podcast 
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#63 | Independent Drivers Guild (w/Lenny Sanchez)

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:     This week I have Lenny Sanchez on the show.   Lenny is the founding member of the Chicago chapter of Independent Drivers Guild (IDG) Chicago, he also has been kind enough to provide his cell number and email to rideshare drivers who have questions, comments, or concerns on any of the topics we discussed.   This week we covered:   Driver Safety, Carjackings, Legal recourse regarding disputing being kicked off app-based gig platforms, and much more.    STAY OUT THERE EVERYONE, PEACE! 
You can email IDG at: info@driversguild.org
Make sure to check out our friends at The Gig Economy Podcast 
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#62 | Entering The Trucking Industry (w/TNC Radio)

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:     This week I have Tom Kelly & Tom Kyrk from TNCRadio.live to discuss entering the Trucking Industry.   I have received many emails over the months to do an episode on this, so here we go… We discuss:   Schooling options and pricing, AND the option to use a mentor for free (if you can find one).    We also discuss lifestyle, entry level pay, options of ways you can choose to work, trucking company selection, doing your research in your market, and the importance of Truckers and the Trucking Industry.    Very interesting insights in this discussion, even if you don’t think you would be a trucker, Tom Kyrk is a 16 year veteran and brings a solid understanding of the industry.
You can email TNC Radio at: info@TNCRadio.live 
Make sure to check out our friends at The Gig Economy Podcast 
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#61 | Future Of Rideshare: With The Rideshare Guy

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:     This week I have Harry Campbell (TheRideshareGuy.com) on the podcast to discuss, 'The Future Of Rideshare'.   We cover a wide span of topics:  Driver pay, Passengers back, Driver shortage, Safety, Transparency, pre/post pandemic rideshare, pandemic app-based on-demand delivery, Lyft and Uber treatment of drivers, will delivery space become saturated & will delivery pivot back to rideshare?   Lots of questions, lots of insights, lots of speculation.
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#60 | Right To Work States, I.C. or Employee? (w/Willy Solis)

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:     This week I have Willy Solis, lead organizer, for the Gig Worker Collective for part 2 of our discussion on 'The PROAct'.   We have a little recap of part 1, talk about the ABC, & specifically the "Right To Work States", and how unions effect these states specifically.   Willy is speaking with app-based gig workers in San Antonio and Austin, Texas this week, you can schedule one on one meetings with him through the following links:June 8th, 9th, 10th (San Antonio)https://calendly.com/shiptshoppers/san-antonioJune 11th (Austin)https://calendly.com/shiptshoppers/austin
Next week: Harry Campbell (TheRideshareGuy.com) and I will discuss 'The Future Of Rideshare'.
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#59 | Dashers MUST Have The PARA App (w/Jimmy Thompson)

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:     This week my allergies hit for first day this year, I have a horrible headache and dry throat, but ‘The Show Must Go On’.  My guest this week is Jimmy Thompson on the podcast to discuss ALL THE RAGE that is, upfront "Tip Transparency" for gig workers using the DoorDash app (a.k.a. Dashers). Jimmy is part of Team Para that has brought the app to Dashers for free!   Now everything is done through the app, no more texting required.   Join us to talk all things PARA & even our first take, alien version.
Next week: Gig Worker Collective Willy Solis to finish our discussion on 'The PROAct'.
Following week: Harry Campbell (TheRideshareGuy.com) and I will discuss 'The Future Of Rideshare'.
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#58 | Tip Your Rideshare Drivers!

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:     This week I talk about California's new electric car mandate placed on Uber and Lyft, problem is it is 9 years away.   Rideshare drivers being attacked and killed in record numbers, and a Colorado driver has a passenger take their mask off during ride while coughing, when the driver asks the passenger if they have COVID19(?).   The Biden administration faces a huge hurdle regarding the PROAct, especially since they are in bed with Uber and Lyft.   Passengers are back in droves, drivers are not, when will drivers come back to rideshare?   Chicago City Council plans to introduce an ordinance requiring companies licensed as "transportation network providers" to charge no more than 150% of their "current regular fare" even during snowstorms and other high demand "surge" periods.
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com