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Uber threatens mass layoff of drivers and DoorDash pays an 11.25 million fine to settle lawsuits Ep 223

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Grubhub is sold again

Amazon reportedly working on Echo Frames for delivery drivers - The Verge 

Massachusetts voters pass measure giving Uber, Lyft drivers greenlight to unionize 

DoorDash Agrees To Pay $11.25M To Settle IL Driver Tip Fraud Lawsuit | Springfield, IL Patch 

Lyft stock soars as rides reach all-time high, earnings top expectations 

DoorDash is zeroing in on this ‘overlooked’ retail segment 

Uber threatens mass layoffs of drivers if NYC increases minimum pay | amNewYork 

Tesla and Uber launch new incentive program worth $2,000 on Model 3 and Y 

https://www.reddit.com/r/DoorDashDrivers/s/o7vALWLkwU  VIDEO

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NYC Uber drivers make more than the EMTs, DoorDash and Lyft start working together Ep 222

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 Uber Suggests NYC Driver Pay Cuts in Bid to Woo Riders | PYMNTS.com

https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonDSPDrivers/s/KOZQKH3c3f Running a red light

https://nypost.com/2024/11/02/us-news/nyc-uber-drivers-earn-more-than-city-emts-report/

https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doordash-partners-with-lyft-for-dashpass-members

Passenger who pepper-sprayed Muslim Uber driver now fired from PR job, denying it was a hate crime [New York Post] – Rideshare Rodeo

Passenger who pepper-sprayed Muslim Uber driver for no reason indicted for hate crime: DA

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Amazon shuts down its brick-and-mortar delivery and Uber camel? Ep 221

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Doordash driver uses a Cybertruck
Amazon brick and mortar shutting down
Lyft fined 2.1 million
Parents shun uber for Waymo
Driver gets stuck on stairs
Flex driver writes address on stairs
Gross Uber eats driver
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Can you pre-tip your Uber driver? and a Waymo car screws up again!  Ep 220

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Doordash round-trip delivery
Uber Pre tip option
Roseville woman left stranded by Lyft driver on rural road
Patients Are Relying on Lyft, Uber To Travel Far Distances to Medical Care - KFF Health News
Waymo car screws up again
It's going to be 'very tough' for Lyft to catch Uber. Here's why.
10 States With the Most Competitive Pay for Uber Drivers
Technology giant to launch robot taxis, food deliveries in Texas
New “Uber” exclusively for women comes to Portugal 

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Uber, Lyft avoided millions in pay by locking NYC drivers out of apps and An Amazon driver threatened to kill a dog. Ep 219

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Uber, Lyft avoided millions in pay by locking NYC drivers out of apps

Tesla Reveals 20 Cybercabs

Inside Edtion reports on Amazon Flex

Uber Launches Improvements To Boost Accessibility - Disability Scoop

Amazon driver blocks road

Amazon driver threatens to kill owner and his dog : r/PublicFreakout

Australian Shepherd's Epic Howl Has Uber Driver Questioning If He Picked Up a Wolf in Disguise - Parade Pets

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Lyft launched a preferred driver program and Uber is trying all airport rides in the radar. Ep 218

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Lyft unveils improved pay measures to attract more drivers | Reuters

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFDU63ph  Amazon driver takes a break Video

 Uber to launch OpenAI-powered AI assistant to answer driver EV questions | TechCrunch 

  Uber launches shuttle service between major airport and transportation hubs  

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Safety concerns rise as Uber, Lyft drivers use Teslas as robotaxis | Honolulu Star-Advertiser http://marker.to/aymCsn 

 Uber driver, deputies foil suspect's plot to burn down friend's house over $100 debt 

 Drivers Coop Colorado, a local competitor to Uber and Lyft, launches across the state http://marker.to/KTUjAr 

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Interview with André Ferraz, CEO and co-founder of Incognia which deals with gig app security. Ep 217

This ep was so cool to record.  We all talk about the people scamming the system in the gig world. Andre is fighting all those scammers. You will not be disappointed in this amazing interview!

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Waymo's cars are getting trashed and is DoorDash actually phasing out gig workers? Ep 216

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 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFk6wgV8 Waymo car gets trashed VIDEO

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 Is DoorDash Actually Phasing Out Gig Workers? Company Experiments With Full-Time Employees | IBTimes UK 

Ride-hailing unions: How Question 3 aims to allow Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize | WBUR News 

 Couple left with life-changing injuries unable to sue after agreeing to Uber terms 

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/27/uber-spirit-halloween-partner-up-for-halloween-costumes.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2yPnGjvePfXERey3XExv2V

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Waymo is launching in Atlanta and Austin in 2025, and are male Instacart shoppers that bad? Ep 215

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 https://www.nrn.com/delivery-takeout-solutions/olive-garden-pilot-darden-delivery-uber?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9PL1sbsZ8PImOsXpCRAT6sP8uHb3YpEwglfxRAMr1uEr8gG0R0A_HolXnrep6-7XJezi1_033k57jtWheCf_iddVU53w&_hsmi=325492001

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  https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradtempleton/2024/09/20/waymo-to-launch-in-atlanta-and-austin-with-uber-for-hails-and-depots/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0gZSICnirSjfE8xpvJePIDVmSPV8RhV_ZamNZ9yf_g2qDpj7Hnvk_90FQ_aem_pVFnGGi7xnk5zGvDVpV1Yg 

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Amazon Flex is cracking down on fake IDs. Are Uber and Lyft scamming drivers? Ep 214

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Is Uber scamming us?  https://youtu.be/OEXJmNj6SPk?si=LRbjTHr3213y-_RX 

Uber to Launch Rider Verification and ‘Record My Ride’ Nationwide

Uber continues to invest in features for driver safety - TipRanks.com 

Uber to provide more clarity on rider fares, introduce Driver app redesign - TipRanks.com 

AMC Theatres partners with DoorDash for delivery | Nation's Restaurant News 

Uber driver stopped in the middle of the freeway 😱🚘🛑 #uber #standup... | stand up comedy | TikTok 

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