Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

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.  
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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!
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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.
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Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:  This week we talk Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Clawbacks!   States worked around Unemployment Insurance systems with PUA implemented systems.   These systems were NOT tested properly.    These systems were designed by different private sector companies.    These systems have been problematic in most states.   Now these systems are changing benefits and clawing back money from those who optimized them during the COVID19 pandemic.   Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said today that Uber is looking at options in case Proposition 22 fails in California on November 3rd, the front runner option is Uber will stop operating in California if they are forced to make drivers employees.    Uber's self-driving car killed a person two and a half years ago in Arizona, so why isn't Uber being charged?   A bigger question remains, why is the safety driver being charged without Uber representing her?   Uber is finally following the advise of our podcast and trying to get rid of Autonomous, VTOL (Vertical Take Off Landing) vehicles, Elevate, and other money pits it has thrown multi-millions of dollars at for years!    Next week we have Dumpling Co-founder/Co-CEO Joel Shapiro on the podcast to discuss the difference in their model compared to Instacart, allowing people to make their own business presence, and their venture into the rideshare game.
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Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:  This week we discuss the situation in Phoenix, the Death Traps Are Back!  Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet, is back on the road in Arizona, with driverless vehicles available to Waymo One Customers who sign air-tight non-disclosures!   I also interview Gail Gordon, who is the Founder/Owner/Producer/Director of a non-profit Opera Company in Los Angeles.  Her business has been shut down, not due to the pandemic, due to AB5!   Our interview should be listened to not only by rideshare drivers and gig platform workers, but by every Independent Contractor in California and the rest of the country.   As we have discussed before on the podcast, all eyes are on California AB5/AB2257 and Proposal 22's outcome.   I think Gail really brings to light major flaws with AB5, so whether for or against this new law, give our interview a listen... there is a lot to be digested!
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Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:  This week we discuss the two Lyft drivers who were shot in past 10 days, in both cases the shootings were done by drivers simply due to 'Road Rage'!   Uber Driver gets ping to take passengers from Bronx, NY to Vero Beach, FL, driver calls Uber to make sure taking this very long trip is okay, ...then, listen to the podcast for the answer.   After Uber was granted another 18 month stay allowing them to operate in London, some other news from the U.K. regarding rideshare made news:  Ola has been banned from London, Uber London begins "Fixed Pricing Model", Uber London is sharing all platform data with police.   Seattle becomes the 2nd city in the U.S. to pass a minimum pay rate for Uber and Lyft Drivers.   Lyft Pink Members (passengers) now get FREE delivery with all GrubHub orders, hmmm.   Uber providing free 'Food Trucks' on election day (November 3rd) at all voting locations in most big cities.  Allstate is now providing Rideshare and Gig workers "Commercial Auto Insurance" in 8 states to start.  Holding off on AB5 and California AB5 news until October 19th, since we have been discussing it a bit in recent weeks I figured I would hold off until the week before and after the election (unless there is some major news different from everything we know at this point).   Everyone get out and VOTE!   California voters, make sure you understand proposition 22 and vote on it!  Here is the official proposition 22 ballot measure, click the link and read the proposition as written, then vote... all states are watching to see how this plays out.  This will very much influence the future of gig workers and the platforms that provide them gigs!  See you next Tuesday on the Rideshare Rodeo Podcast!!!
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Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig Economy Workers Weekly News:  This week we discuss California Proposition 22 now being the biggest funded ballot measure in history!  Four big tech firms have raised more than $180 Million towards passing Proposition 22.  A Berkley Poll shows 39% are in favor of Prop22, and 36% are opposed, meaning 25% are undecided... or are they simply confused on this ballot measure?  Uber Grocery Space venture "Coronershop" teams up with Grocery Giant WinnDixie, all based on NO track record in this space.  "Lyft sketches future for city streets with few cars", wait... Lyft?   New report from "UpWork", a platform connects freelancers to jobs, found 24% more people entered the gig-economy this summer than in past years.  Same study showed freelancers/gig workers now make up 59 million in the U.S.   San Francisco woman who dislocated hip and broke multiple bones is suing Uber for their jump bikes, based on their lack of having turn indicators, which city streets require!   Uber full time drivers in California only handle 25% of California Rideshare rides.  The Uber PR stunt of requiring passenger masks from 4 weeks ago went into effect this week, but again there are problems with its implementation.  Uber final London appeal, Uber won its right to operate in London, ... crazy!   Uber Autonomous has literally thrown away $2.5 Billion in the Autonomous Space, clearly an industry that Uber should NOT be in!
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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.
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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).
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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!!!
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