Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

#43 | New York State Of Mind w/John Wilkerson

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:     This week I talk one on one with John Wilkerson in upstate New York who is a Rideshare Driver & App-Based Delivery Driver who runs the website RideUpstate.com (also see his YouTube channel).   Like so many, John pivoted from Rideshare to Delivery during the pandemic.  We discuss a bunch of gig related topics:   Rideshare compared to Delivery, pre-pandemic compared to during the pandemic, the HUGE differences in Gig platforms and pay differences in every market, we discuss the unaccompanied minor problem pre-pandemic, the flaws with "Say My Name", the problem of riders not using real profile pictures and made up names... and of course ordering rides for other people, and more.   Next week we have Mystro on the podcast.   Mask up y'all~   *REMEMBER: we are NOT out of this yet!!!*
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#42 | Amazon Flex, Jeff Bezos The Scumbag!

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:     This week I talk about Uber buying alcohol delivery Drizly for $1.1 billion.    Anti-mask argument gone to far.    Mask up y'all!!!
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#41 | Lyft "Priority Mode" or "Poverty Mode"?

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:     This week I talk about gig workers accessibility to the new PUA emergency funding.   I discuss Lyft's new "Priority Mode"... a.k.a. "Poverty Mode".   Keep those masks on y'all !!!!!
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#40 | Rideshare Manifesto

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:     This week we read and discuss the completed  Rideshare Manifesto that I have been working on.    Make sure to comment after you listen on the post that can be found on UberLyftDrivers.com.    The COMPLETE Rideshare Manifesto can be found in print version on  UberLyftDrivers.com.    Don't miss next weeks podcast when I have a special guest from London.    Podcast drops every Tuesday on ALL pod-player apps.    Huge props to my Michigan homies at Gig Economy Podcast!   Keep those masks on y'all !!!!!
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#39 | Can Rideshare Drivers & Giants Both Profit?

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:     This week we start the discussion about the Rideshare Manifesto that I have been working on.    We touched into how it can financially benefit both drivers and the Rideshare companies.   Make sure to comment after you listen on the post that can be found on UberLyftDrivers.com.    The COMPLETE Rideshare Manifesto will be discussed on next weeks podcast, and posted to read on UberLyftDrivers.com.    Don't miss the "Rideshare Manifesto (part 2)" conclusion next week.    Podcast drops every Tuesday on ALL pod-player apps.    Huge props to my homies at Gig Economy Podcast on their 3 year anniversary!   Keep those masks on y'all !!!!!
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#38 | 2020: The year in REAR-view

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:   So lets 'REARview' last year so we are not doomed to repeat it!   For the history books... World-wide fires and other environment problems flood the gates.   Impeachment trial of President Trump ends in January with his acquittal.   Trump orders the killing of an Iranian leader.    News emerging from WuHan China about a virus.    Biden emerges as Presidential nominee.   Silicon Valley becomes the new "norm" of EVIL corporate monsters!   Coronavirus spreading quickly in the East.   February/March stock markets falling.  Mid-March U.S. admits cases are here in country (probably months before).  New York City gets slammed with COVID19.    Ventilators become worth more than Gold.   United States and World goes into lockdown.   Gig-economy gets CRUSHED!   March 27th Congress enacts the CARESact to help Americans, including Gig workers.   Cruise Ships told to stay away from shore due to mass COVID19 outbreaks.   U.K. Prime Minister comes down with Coronavirus.   Americans waiting on one time stimulus checks and Pandemic aid allocated to all states by CARESact.   Trump suggests "bleach" could clean inside of people, DO NOT TRY THIS PEOPLE IN NO WAY DOES THIS WORK, hopefully you know this!   End April/May Pandemic Unemployment Assistance starts to roll out but states encountering tons of problems getting to those in need.   George Floyd KILLED by Minneapolis Police officer.   Protest begin.   Rioting starts soon after.   Black Lives Matter movement.   Social Distancing, Masks, and Cleaning hands becomes the 2020 mantra.   KAREN, Uhhhhhh!   Statues of slave owners and other negative affiliations start getting torn down around the country and other parts of world.   June, COVID19 is everywhere in the world, and NOBODY is on the same page regarding handling it?    Heard Immunity being tested in some places.    ZOOM.   Trump anti-mask rally's and Biden drive-in rally's.    Anti-maskers put the United States way behind in containing the virus.   End of July PUA ends with no extension being talked about or on the horizon.    California catches on fire as it does every summer, this year worse though.  Ruth Bader Ginsberg.   August, state Unemployment offices start clawbacks on PUA funds already spent by those who needed them, shocker!   President Trump tests positive for COVID19, days later goes on victory tour of rally's.    October surprise this year was politicians telling us to cancel the holidays and stay home, keep masks on, social distance, BUT then they all take their masks off and gather with families?   November 3rd, Election Day, took 5 days of crazy counting to get to a winner.   California AB5 gets wiped out by Proposition 22 as it regards to app-based delivery/rideshare platforms, BUT leaves other Independent Contractors screwed to the mercy of AB5.    Trump sues multiple states over the election, and anti-maskers take back to street to protest.  Early December 2 vaccines come out, neither of which have been tested to the standards of this country or any other it is being used in.    Nashville, Christmas, RV explodes outside AT&T building destroying much of a great and historical city.    Most countries in the world are helping their people out, and the U.S. is NOT doing a good job.   2021 can ONLY be better than last year!    Keep those masks on y'all !!!!!
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#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