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We dig into DoorDash’s partnership with Waymo and Uber’s new tip guarantee while weighing what automation, policy tweaks, and platform rules mean for working drivers. Along the way, we break down viral delivery controversies and why doing the right thing still matters most.

News Ep 274

• DoorDash and Waymo autonomous delivery pilot in Phoenix
• DashPass $10 Waymo ride credit details and limits
• Uber tip guarantee mechanics and third-party exclusions
• Uber rider-rating filters and how strict to set them
• Three-way chat for teen and family rides
• Amazon drone crash concerns and public safety
• Delivery ethics: no-entry, no-recording, follow instructions
• Flood deliveries and when to stand down for safety
• Mirror mishap: own mistakes and resolve fast

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