Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

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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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!
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

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

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

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.
 
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

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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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.

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig workers weekly news:  This week we discuss the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance coming to an end, with just weeks left, what is going to happen in August?   We talk about the worst person running a state during this pandemic, Don't blame New Orleans for spread of COVID19, Arizona ICU's are full and COVID19 positive testing and hospitalizations way up, Texas COVID19 party results in death, Passenger punches and spits on driver, Uber blames long wait times for passengers on the surge pricing ban during the COVID19 emergency, Uber lets all California drivers, in every market, the ability to set their own rates, we follow up on the studies of Seattle drivers average pay, Uber attempts another go at boats, & the 'work from home gigs' list was posted to our website:  UberLyftDrivers.com (we will be updating new online jobs weekly).
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig workers weekly news: This week we talk about Uber's attempt to dominate the food and grocery delivery app games, Uber is live in Winnipeg, driver earning broke down by UC Berkely and Cornell University, Proposition 22, 13 Million gig workers on unemployment, and Marissa sits in to talk tax filing basics and a couple do's and dont's.   Rideshare Rodeo is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com.   Superior Auto Image is the place for many of your cars needs, check out the website for all their services and deals at SuperiorAutoImage.com.
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com

Uber Lyft Drivers & Gig workers weekly news: This week we talk about Uber's next attempt to acquire another delivery service, Autonomous Vehicles, Uber PR stunts, Rhode Island Public Transportation teams up with Uber, Uber charging non-white areas more money on rides, Lyft settles lawsuit with American Disabilities Act for $40k, and we discuss some moments in previous podcasts! Rideshare Rodeo is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com. Denver drivers, Superior Auto Image is offering $75 off any windshield (June 2020), check out the website for all their services and deals at SuperiorAutoImage.com.
Rideshare Rodeo Podcast is presented by UberLyftDrivers.com