Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

#37 | Some positive things from 2020

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:   For the final podcast of 2020 I go through the 2020 timeline, focusing on the good things that happened!  Next week will look back at the years events , hopefully with a humorous spin... UberLyftDrivers.com launching a new website mid-January 2021.   RideshareRodeo.com merging with UberLyftDrivers.com.   Great guest lined up for 2021 podcast, new segments, and other changes too.   I am now working with Team WithPara.com to help Gig workers earn to their maximum potential, stay tuned.   Rideshare Rodeo Podcast should hit 25,000 listens/downloads before the end of the year!   Thanks to everyone who has helped build the podcast by being a part of it, and looking forward to next years special guests, and meeting even more drivers as we search for the best methods to work app-based gig platforms moving forward.   So, bye-bye 2020, welcome 2021!    Keep those masks on y'all !!!!!
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#36 | The Drive To Kill

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:   This week I talk with Joe Bianco about his book, "The Drive To Kill".   We also talk issues in the rideshare game, and some of the problems we drivers face!   Keep those masks on y'all !!!!!
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#35 | Optimizing Gig App Earnings

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:   This week I have David & Jimmy from Team WithPara.com.   We discuss whats on the horizon between WithPara.com, UberLyftDrivers.com, Rideshare Rodeo.com, Autonomy.jobs.    How to sign up for 15 gig platforms through one application, and optimizing the platform to earn the best paying rates when you work.     Keep those masks on y'all !!!!!
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#34 | Uber's Unloading Their Dead Weight

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:   Uber is unloading dead weight (Autonomous, Micro-mobility, UberAir) and focusing on Rideshare, Delivery, and Grocery app-based space.   EU's top court ruled that ride-hailing apps that put passengers directly in touch with drivers are simply, "online platforms".   Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) has ended its relationship with Uber, and has now partnered with Lyft to do the same thing.   Daniel Boice, Trustify founder, has pleaded guilty to wire and securities fraud.    Uber is appealing the U.S. Center for Disease Control to have drivers be designated "non-health essential workers" so that drivers qualify for early vaccinations once available.   The University of Massachusetts conducted a study on rideshare drivers window settings if driving during the COVID19 global pandemic.    Looks like Joby Aviation will be purchasing UberAir before the years end.   CaresAct continuation?    Waiting to see if the $908 billion COVID19 relief package will pass this week.   MASK UP Y'ALL!!!!!
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#33 | Uber Eats & Postmates Can’t Touch DoorDash

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:  This week DoorDash has filed IPO with the SEC, its initial price range is targeting $75-$85.   Uber has finally finished its purchase of Postmates, even with this acquisition DoorDash is still the leader in food delivery app space.   India has adopted Connecticut 989's model almost exactly.   I discuss what the pro's of 989 are for rideshare drivers and gig workers.   I also discuss Connecticut's play in rideshare legislation.    UberAir says it will have eVTOL's by the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and ParaOlympics, is it me or do I smell, PR stunt?    Volvo AI.    December 8th, ALTO rides is launching a fleet in Los Angeles.    MASK UP Y'ALL!!!!!
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#32 | Uber, Lyft Drivers vs. Anti-Mask Rants!

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:  This week we wonder how Uber has hit its all time high on the DOW since its IPO, closing today again over $51.   The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced it has granted seven companies, Autonomous Vehicle Permits, Included in the list of companies is Aurora Innovation (*A.Innovation is the startup who is trying to buy Uber Autonomous).   Uber and Lyft was awarded a Federal contract worth $810 Million.   Washington state has placed a cap on how much app-based delivery services can charge customers.     Biden is still promising to use the California 'ABC test' on all I.C.'s nationwide, problem is Prop22 made this test NOT applicable to app-based gig workers.    October 2016: Uber announced its new project UBERair, 4 years later all we have seen is a couple helicopters, now Uber is promising eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) technology [a.k.a. P.R. Stunt].    5th Australian gig worker has died in just last two months, what is going on with this.    We all saw the video of David Kangogo, rideshare driver who had to kick two riders out for not wearing masks, followed by a racist rant by the passenger who would not put their mask on.    WEAR YOUR MASKS PEOPLE.    HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#31 | Uber Autonomous Division Finished!

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:  This week we discuss the state of the Autonomous Vehicle Space, and Uber is FINALLY selling off their Autonomous division.   Joe Biden is promising to make all gig workers, employees, and saying he will "establish a three prong ABC test" modeling California's, there are some problems with this statement though.   UberReserve, now you can reserve an Uber anywhere from 2 hours-30 days out, and you can choose your favorite drivers.   Look out Phoenix/Scottsdale, Cruise has teamed up with Walmart to put driverless deliveries in Scottsdale starting in January 2021.   UberEats is now delivering prescriptions in 3 Texas cities, this is the 3rd attempt at this, so if this doesn't work that will be strike three!   DoorDash has filed its IPO with the SEC to go public, so far this year DoorDash has taken in $1.9 Billion in revenue, that said they are still sitting at $149 Million net loss.   Lyft is trying to enter the app-based delivery game.   Gig companies (Postmates, Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, GrubHub, and others) have teamed up with Stride to get gig workers health coverage through the ACA (Affordable Care Act/ObamaCare), enrollment is now through December 15th.   NYC: The Taxi and Limousine Commission is pushing legislation to get a "universal e-hail app", it would let you book taxi's as well as Uber/Lyft through the same app.   Cairo: Uber partners with Unilever to provide safety kits of masks and hand sanitizer to 30,000 drivers, and in-car separators to select few drivers, we'll have to see what this PR stunt is about.   Portland's City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty who oversees Portland's Emergency Dispatch System has been calling for "Defund The Police" from all angles, during a Lyft ride called 911 multiple times because the driver was following 'Lyft Coronavirus Safety Guidelines'.   Motional: the Aptiv-Hyundai $4 Billion venture aimed at commercializing autonomous vehicles is preparing to roll out full driverless vehicles on public roads in Las Vegas, today was approved by the state of Nevada.
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#30 | Legal Rideshare Founder/CEO Bryant Greening

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:   This week we have Bryant Greening from Legal Rideshare (LegalRideshare.com) on the podcast to discuss issues ALL drivers and gig workers need to know about proper insurance, dash cams, 3 phases of working rideshare, grocery, and delivery, what to do if you are in an accident, injured, lost wages, and more...  Proposition 22 passed in California, meaning drivers can remain Independent Contractors, now we will see how it is enacted and will Uber live up to its promises regarding 120% minimum wage (while working, not while waiting) and Health Insurance stipends!   Uber you are on the line now to follow through on that portion.  
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#29 | California Gig Economy Future On The Line!

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:  We have finally reached decision day, as the nation votes for a new POTUS, California is voting on the fate of the Gig Economy!  AB5/AB2257/Proposition22 will finally have resolve.  This week San Diego loosened 11 Taxi regulations, hmmm... We are talking again about project "Families of the Fallen", driver referral money that will go to families of drivers effected by COVID19 and drivers who were attacked/killed while working the platforms.  Uber Eats/Cornershop enters the New York City market with grocery delivery.  In Europe, Uber is once again in the hot seat, this time over "robo-firing's".   The new "Whizz" app appears to be dead out of the gate!   NEXT WEEK... we have Legal Rideshare on the podcast to go over everything rideshare drivers NEED to know that Uber/Lyft never told you!
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#28 | Dumpling Founder/CEO Joel Shapiro

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:  This week we have Co-Founder/Co-CEO, Joel Shapiro from Dumpling.   We discuss the perks of the Dumpling platform and its differences from platforms like Instacart.   Dumpling is an honest, full transparency, gig platform!   The Dumpling Story: A single, relentless question put us on the path that led to building dumpling: What can we do to help more people gain greater control, autonomy, and flexibility over the way they work?  When we set out to find an answer, we didn’t know we’d eventually be taking on the gig economy. But that’s where the question led - directly to the thousands of independent contractors who felt underpaid, exploited, and taken for granted by on-demand grocery delivery apps. We realized that the only thing standing between these workers and the ability to start their own personal shopping and delivery companies was access to the right technology. So we built it for them. Now instead of a relentless question, we have a clear mission: To make small business ownership available to anyone who wants it. We’re proud to build the tools that empower anyone to start, run, and grow their own local, service-based business. Thousands of small businesses across 50 states already use dumpling to serve their communities, providing a higher caliber of service to clients and keeping local dollars in local economies. And every single one of those small business owners has greater control, autonomy, and flexibility over the way they work today.
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com