Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

#23 | BidBud: Tacoma Based Gig Startup

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:  This week we discuss the UBER autonomous vehicle that struck and killed an Arizona woman in 2018 and why the driver is now being sued for "negligent homicide", UBER's final appeal to stay a TNC Rideshare company in London will have a final ruling on September 28th from the Judge hearing their final appeal, UBER fully electric by 2030 or just another UBER PR stunt, an evil gig company has emerged and their name is "CiVVL" who are hiring gig workers as "Eviction Crews", UberPool is back but this time they are doing things differently and maybe even correctly-- wait did I just say that-- hmmm, Instacart competitor Dumpling is looking to enter and the rideshare game to take on the giants (Uber/Lyft), Is Tesla looking to take over UBER?  Is UBER opposed?  How would a Tesla take over look and would it work?  The U.S. Department of Labor proposed a rule that would define workers as employees or Independent Contractors through a test of their own.   Interview with co-founder/CEO James Fakhoury on his new gig startup company BidBudApp.com based in Tacoma, Washington.
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#22 | Rideshare: How To Be Safer Drivers & Passengers

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig workers weekly news:  This week we discuss the messy and irresponsible ways that Uber & Lyft integrate and take away safety measures on the platform, rideshare giants detailed safety issue timeline most people are not aware of, how to be a safer driver and passenger, Uber launches In-App Voter Registration and discounted rides to polls ahead of election day, Uber is back in court this week in London vs. Transport of London who revoked their license in 2019, they have only been allowed to conduct business as usual until this final appeal court decision is passed down, court started in the U.K. Tuesday September 15th, 2020 and is scheduled to run through Thursday 17th, 2020, some markets are showing ridership back up but not all markets, Two new gig apps on the scene: RideConnect & BidBudApp (we will have the founders of BidBud on next weeks podcast).
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#21 | States Hate Gig Workers, But They Need Us!

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig workers weekly news:  This week we play place the category header on the corresponding Uber story: Bogus PR Stunts, False Promises, Collusion, and Wild Card. Russian company 'Yandex' teams up with Uber Autonomy division in full merger, Uber announces United Kingdom car rental partnership with CarTrawler while awaiting final appeal court decision, Uber promises VTOL by 2023 & 100% Electric by 2030 or 2040... what's 10 years when your making the dates up to begin with, Uber passenger mask requirements will be introduced end of month (WEAK!).  GreenPal, "the Uber of lawn care", launches in Wisconsin.  Chicago man shot while driving UberEats.  Man jumps out of Lyft window on I-95 and dies.  Atlanta Police still searching for Lyft driver that beat up a passenger.  California Attorney General plans to go after delivery and grocery apps once it is finished with Uber/Lyft Lawsuit, and California Proposition 22 outcome.  $300/week pandemic aid Executive Order carried out be FEMA, payments to begin next week if you are making $100+ on state Unemployment Insurance, big problems in many states started today though with Labor Departments dropping Rideshare and Gig workers claims to under $100 if state minimum allows it, stay on top of your states status via UberLyftDrivers.com.  Have a great week, and see y'all next Tuesday, Peace!!!
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#20 | UBER Passenger Masks & AB5 Carveouts

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig workers weekly news:  This week I discuss the final version of the current Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (extension)/Unemployment Aid Program, 'Executive Orders' needed to be carried out by FEMA and now have been, 34 states already set up to receive $300/week in extra UI benefits, retro active back to August 1st, there are 'provisions' that need to be met to receive the extra UI benefits, experts say the program will only be able to last 6 weeks, UnemploymentPUA.com, UBER Drivers have been required to wear masks since May, Finally UBER passengers will also be required to wear masks and provide photo proof (but like always with UBER there is a catch, and we discuss it on the podcast), California vs. UBER in court today regarding sexual harassment and assault claims (between 2017-2019), More AB5 'carve-outs' finally required passage of "clean up bill AB2257", California: some Independent Contractors will be determined by the "Borello" standard & some will have to pass the "ABC" test, AB5 vs. Connecticut Bill 989. 
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#19 | Uber Concealed Hacks Of 57 Million Users

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig workers weekly news:  This week you get to hear my full blown Wildfire Smoke/Ozone/PM1/PM2/Pollutants voice, The House/Senate failed to extend PUA so FEMA steps in to help with a temporary band aid, California Gig Worker Law AB5, Uber and Lyft avoided enforcing the new law, California gave them deadline of last Thursday to make workers employees, Lyft made statement that day they would be ceasing operations in California until after November 3rd vote, Proposal 22, California gave them another "stay" until mid-October, 500,000 Gig workers will be effected by outcome of Prop22 so learn the details and make sure you vote on it, Uber is facing 4 major lawsuits between now and mid-November, Rideshare Giants are not doing anything during this Pandemic to help drivers, and not helping drivers or passengers regarding safety, AltoRides.com getting ready to step into California classifying drivers as "employee" using the very controversial "Franchise Model", Other companies keeping their eye on California Rideshare are: DiDi, Waymo, Bolt, GETT, and others, Former Uber Security Chief Joe Sullivan charged with concealing hacks of 57 million users, Chicago teen sentenced to 27 years for killing Uber Driver with a Machete when she was 16 years old... I am already taking honey and drinking tea to make sure my voice is better by next weeks Rideshare Rodeo Podcast!
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#18 | Uber & Lyft: Leaving California If Forced To Follow AB5

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig workers weekly news:  This week we discuss Pandemic Unemployment Assistance temporary measures to be enforced by FEMA per Executive Orders, waiting on House/Senate to hash out a real solution, LYFT has teamed up with the National School Boards Association by giving $100,000 in essential rides for families in school districts around the country, California deadline for Rideshare Giants: Uber and Lyft to make drivers employees by Thursday August 20th, Uber and Lyft say they will either temporarily suspend operations in California or move into a "Franchise Model" until the November Ballot Proposition 22 has been voted on, According to Reuters UberEats will continue operations beyond Thursday even if Rideshare stops in the state until after the November Ballot, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan to introduce legislation to city council at the end of this month that would require Uber and Lyft to pay a minimum floor wage of $16.39, Lyft responds "unworkable" & "misguided regulation", Uber responded pointing out the failures in early 2019 trying this same thing in New York City and the negative effects it has had on drivers earnings and flexibility, & all the challenges these Rideshare companies and its drivers face during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#17 | California Uber Lyft Drivers: I.C.'s or Employees

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig workers weekly news:  This week we discuss Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, CaresAct/HeroesAct, Round 2 current status.  Uber is pulling a "Lyft" requiring all drivers in U.S. and Canada to complete sexual assault and misconduct training which will consist of 6 videos, driver background checks putting accounts on temporary suspension due to COVID19 shutdowns, California Uber and Lyft Drivers are "employees" according to a preliminary injunction, the injunction was given a 10 day "stay" status to allow Uber and Lyft to appeal, Uber and Lyft will be appealing injunction in coming days, AB5, Proposition 22, California November Ballot, and a whole bunch of other lawsuits flying around the Golden State. Prepare your mind because this episode of the podcast is going to twist it in all directions.
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

#16 | AirPod: Keeping Drivers Safer During COVID19 Pandemic

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig workers weekly news:  This week we talk about how to stay safe in your vehicle as an Uber/Lyft Driver & Gig Worker, We talk with the inventor/developer of the best driver safety partition on the market, Uber announced that its employees will be working from home through June of 2021, Federal Judge in Manhattan upholds an arbitration win for Uber regarding "surge pricing", Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled drivers are NOT Independent Contractors when it comes to unemployment, more passengers attacking/spitting on drivers for following the Rideshare giants 'terms of service', Uber London is preparing for its final appeal court case to keep its driver platform operating while at the same time yesterday they started Uber Boat in London.  NEXT WEEK: we will discuss the status of the cares/heroes act extension of PUA (Pandemic Unemployment Assistance), as it relates to Rideshare Drivers and Gig Workers.
 
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#15 | RiDESHARE MOViE’s Director, Writer, Producer: Tremain Hayhoe

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig workers weekly news:  This week we talk about Uber and Lyft Drivers Win Ruling on Unemployment Benefits, Uber Deducts Millions from Drivers’ Wages for Airport Tickets They Can’t Appeal, Ride Hail a Drone? Uber Elevate Moves Forward with Hidden Level Collaboration, California’s Air Pollution Cops Are Eyeing Uber and Lyft, COVID-19 death renews questions of responsibility of Uber and Lyft to drivers, Lyft drivers accuse company of not providing free or even cost effective protective gear, are drivers and passengers wearing masks like Uber and Lyft require, Lyft Driver Says He Was Attacked then Arrested After Refusing Rider Without Mask, is there a PUA benefit extension coming, & I talk with the writer and director of The Rideshare Movie (Tremain Hayhoe) you can WATCH THE RIDESHARE MOVIE HERE FREE.
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#14 | Lyft Driver Store & Gig Worker Data

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig workers weekly news:  This week we discuss Lyft selling drivers overpriced PPE and their Junk driver to passenger partitions, Gett is coming to North America Rideshare, Instacart Sues Uber Cornerstore, U.K. Final Supreme Court Appeals regarding Uber employee status coming in September, Uber and Lyft are being sued for breaking copywrite over how their platforms operate, U.K. Unions and Mini Cab suing Uber over how their algorithm works.
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com.