We would love to hear your feedback! Returning from a Nashville meetup, the team shares wild stories of plastic horse racing, bar games, and questionable Uber experiences, while diving into significant developments in the gig economy. News Links from Ep 258 • Nashville meetup featured a plastic horse racing game, bar gambling, and friendly socializing • Jason reaps profits from the weekend games while Faith organizes an entertaining scavenger hunt • Several Uber drivers encountered during the tr...
Jul 07, 2025•59 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Tesla Robotaxis Launch in Texas 🚗 | DoorDash Driver Tells Customer to ‘Choke on It’ 😱 Links from Ep 257 The future of gig work is transforming with autonomous vehicles gaining momentum and companies seeking new ways to increase profits at drivers' expense. We discuss how these changes will impact drivers across the country and what strategies workers can use to adapt. • Waymo has applied for a permit to test autonomous vehicles in New York City despite stri...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 1 min
We would love to hear your feedback! The Shift Hustle Show breaks down DoorDash safety, Spark updates, and platform perks you probably missed. The Shift Hustle Show debuts with host Jason breaking down new features and updates across major gig economy platforms to help drivers maximize earnings and improve their experience. Safety kits, rewards programs, and policy changes from DoorDash, Uber, and Spark are explored while revealing hidden perks many drivers don't know about. • DoorDash is offeri...
Jun 27, 2025•26 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Waymo Prices Skyrocket & Riders Shrug 🤷 | DoorDash Driver Turns Car Into a Mobile Microwave 🍕| Ep 256 Links from Ep 256 Mo from Mo Side Hustles on TikTok joins the podcast to discuss the latest in gig work, including Waymo's pricing strategy, surprising DoorDash statistics, and a viral delivery driver story. • Market Wagon provides a guaranteed income alternative to app-based gigs with farm-to-table deliveries • Mo finds Uber Eats profitable in her area...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Keep Your Hands Out of Your Pants While Delivering! | Faith gets salty at Rude Customer | Ep 255 Episode show links We explore the evolving world of gig work through strange customer interactions, technological advances, and bizarre delivery mishaps that define the modern delivery landscape. • Faith, one of our super fans, responds to a rude customer by correcting their delivery instructions about a yellow fire hydrant they insisted was red • Navigating the c...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr
We would love to hear your feedback! The gig economy landscape continues to evolve with new features and bizarre incidents shaping how drivers and customers interact in this space. • Uber Eats introduces new heat maps showing busy areas and high-demand restaurants to help drivers maximize earnings • Uber and Lyft launch senior-focused accounts with larger text, simplified interfaces, and caregiver options • Gen Z increasingly skipping driver's licenses, with only 25% of 16-year-olds licensed in ...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 1 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Colorado Governor Vetoes Safety Bill 🚫 | Amazon Driver Exposes Shocking Workload 📦 | Ep 253 Colorado governor vetoes Uber, Lyft passenger safety bill Amazon driver poops, pees in front of at least two L.A. homes on Mother's Day VIDEO Is Lyft Express Drive worth the 50% pay cut? Let us know your thoughts... VIDEO https://www.marketwatch.com/story/fedex-strikes-new-amazon-deal-says-heavy-and-rural-deliveries-are-money-makers-2aaa6638?utm_source=chatgpt.com&am...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 1 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Shocking DoorDash Airport Violation & Filthy Waymo Cars | Podcast Ep 252 D oorDash driver sparks security alert at major airport after entering ‘unauthorized’ area: ‘Who the heck is that?’ https://www.reddit.com/r/uber/s/QJANOQwJFW VIDEO U ber's robotaxi chief says the company will still need human drivers, but their jobs will look very different Waymo recalls 1,200 self-driving vehicles in US after minor collisions | Reuters https://www.uber.com/blog/rou...
May 26, 2025•1 hr
We would love to hear your feedback! Uber threatens to leave Colorado again, and Waymo cars are being shady again. Ep 251 https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/06/doordash-announces-1point2-billion-sevenrooms-deal-misses-revenue-expectations.html?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8sspJ2wZ42zk5129hrRodcZZD0SpykXHwDz7uFHLXBY0bDD7krlROhuga1EqhzhyQPeBbjHLJxsZ1BZDFFai94wcaprA&_hsmi=360303006 U ber CEO says the Waymo robotaxis on its app in Austin are busier than 99% of human drivers https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFlexDriver...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Instacart drops a new app called Fizz, New standards for Lyft comfort EP 250 Town official allegedly shoots lost DoorDash driver looking for directions: Police - ABC News https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjAdS2ah Driver steals a monster Uber buys 85% stake in Turkish food delivery platform for $700 million https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/30/amazon-to-spend-4-billion-on-small-town-delivery-expansion.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newslet...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Uber Eats driver deported after taking wrong turn , and you can now create your own quest on Lyft Ep 249 Lyft’s AI ‘Earnings Assistant’ offers ideas about how drivers can make more money | The Verge Lyft to Start Adding Licensed Taxis to Rideshare Platform | PYMNTS.com https://www.reddit.com/r/lyftdrivers/comments/1k926c2/you_can_now_customize_your_ride_challenges/?share_id=mS9iLZwb79YKJWBrFEX8j&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 1 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Uber is charging for background checks, Walmart Spark is shaking up the delivery game, Ep 248 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/lifestyle/mom-claims-uber-driver-rode-off-with-child-still-in-vehicle/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5nV3z91C7itP2NKEvsXmUatrNL45_lWDu5VTIzNVNHyPJlVyWOxDaXzcIBww_aem_IkeZXiSkxztKGxdzC1atYg Lyft to buy taxi app FreeNow for $200 million to expand into Europe Uber, Lyft drivers could unionize under new proposal https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjNwc2...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 2 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Stop asking for more tips, and putting your phone in people's faces on deliveries EP 247 https://www.reddit.com/r/Sparkdriver/comments/1jvcz0z/thats_one_way_to_do_it/?share_id=AnvMoji4axLyevwS1gg6s&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=14 VIDEO https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjeSBHcv DD driver putting phone in face https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/these-are-ubers-most-unique-lost-and-found-items-of-the-last...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 2 min
We would love to hear your feedback! New Bill will require rideshare cars to have cameras, and Air Taxis are here, Ep 246 Uber and Lyft rides would require video monitoring under bill up for its first hearing Thursday Move Over, Uber — Here Comes Via | New Haven Independent https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2EM67Nb I was in the shower https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2Ew5uwR Neighbors ordering DD to their house WAYMO https://www.tiktok.com/@ilmirnasretdinov/video/7365330123752787246?_r=1&_t=ZT-8v7U29Y8Iy...
Apr 14, 2025•59 min
We would love to hear your feedback! NOTE: The audio is shitty. I forgot to hit record and used the Streamyard feed, sorry! Uber is changing the destination filter, and DoorDash is starting autonomous deliveries Ep 245 Uber exec promises tipping will be completely axed for certain customers and ends price switches after ride ordered | The US Sun https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT23kNNjV Lady and energy drinks https://www.facebook.com/groups/1331976660750853/permalink/1673526119929237/?ref=share&mib...
Apr 07, 2025•55 min
We would love to hear your feedback! You can finance your DoorDash order now, and you can decline offers from stores on DoorDash Ep 244 Episode Links: Klarna lands buy now, pay later deal with DoorDash, notching another win ahead of IPO https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2G5PytW Uber to offer all UK drivers 20 hours of free childcare Wauwatosa mom upset after Uber driver abruptly ends trip for teen daughter https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2pq6r2n Driver licks cup https://www.reddit.com/r/UberEATS/s/US6ltw2Lw...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 2 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Interview with Ryan Green CEO Of Gridwise This is an awesome app that helps you make more money! Ryan was great to have on and talk about the amazing data the app can provide to make you more money! Download that app here: https://gridwise.io/ Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast...
Mar 28, 2025•34 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Uber is reducing incentives for EV drivers, Lyft is launching a similar app for Seniors Ep 242 https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/s/joKKoccYsl VIDEO Lyft to Launch Simpler App Version for Seniors Later This Year https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFlexDrivers/s/0OOjklwrGX PICTURE https://www.reddit.com/r/uberdrivers/s/PXm4AvxGHA PICTURE Uber Cash Rory McIlroy's $995 Uber ride may be the ticket to a $4.5 million payday at Players https://www.reddit.com/r/uberd...
Mar 24, 2025•57 min
We would love to hear your feedback! In person ID checks for Spark, Uber driver poops his pants, and how often do you kick out passengers? Ep 241 Episode Links: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sparkdriver/s/t9PiyAFrUO PICTURE ‘I feel duped’: B.C. woman falls victim to elaborate Uber scam | Globalnews.ca https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2xbyn9v Amazon slams into the house. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2QAsAeY Driver poops his pants in the uber https://electrek.co/2025/03/04/waymo-one-autonomous-rides-austin-tex...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Colorado has new transparency laws, and you are going to love them! Ep 240 Steve from Rideshare Rodeo joins us to talk about the new laws passed in Colorado, which are aimed to provide more transparency in the gig economy, especially rideshare. Find Steve and his podcast HER E Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Everything Gig Economy Podcast R...
Mar 14, 2025•48 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Uber lowers pay, no Cybertrucks on Uber, and Jason is alive. Ep 239 DoorDash to Pay $16.8 Million to Workers for Pocketing Their Tips - The New York Times https://www.uber.com/blog/advantage-and-standard-mode/ h ttps://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2aXsqmH Robot gets hit Tesla to Not Allow Cybercabs on Uber, According to Uber CEO https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT25k862y driver and homeowner fight Uber driver allegedly picks up passenger while DUI in Bozeman, prompting ridesha...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Amazon driver runs over a lady, a 1350.00 Doordash order, and no cybertrucks on Uber. Ep 238 Episode Links: https://x.com/wbalradio/status/1892363706589134990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1892363706589134990%7Ctwgr%5E353645cff1058d116a09a0d5f9a63f50be48007c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmagicalclan.com%2Fshocking-nsfw-video-shows-amazon-delivery-van-striking-and-dragging-woman-in-hit-and-run%2F L awmakers take aim at Uber ...
Mar 03, 2025•34 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Uber sues DoorDash and Uber is trying to change their insurance Ep 237 Episode Links: https://www.theverge.com/news/609371/lyft-robotaxi-mobileye-marubeni-dallas-2026?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c353600ae150759317fc https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2ACQrqm Driver busts a move https://www.reddit.com/r/AmazonFlexDrivers/s/TAU3txhxRx PICTURE Waymo is Considering Adding a Membership Program for Riders https://ww...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 9 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Enforcing traffic laws on delivery robots and Doordash gets hit by drunk customer Ep 236 Episode Links: situation #deliverydriver #delivery customer doesn't want a photo taken Enforcing traffic laws on food delivery robots. Missouri Tackles Gig Economy Benefits to Speed Up Payments Wu files ordinance requiring food delivery apps like DoorDash, UberEats to get city permit – Rideshare Rodeo DoorDash driver refuses to give customer his alcohol because he seemed ...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Waymo wants to drive you but can't manage basic functions. Ubers new service animal feature Ep 235 Episode Links: ‘So immoral’: gig economy workers charged fee to get paid quicker https://www.reddit.com/r/SelfDrivingCars/s/SUfFFBqclW VIDEO Waymo to Expand Self-Driving Testing to Several Cities in 2025 - Autobody News Crowd Shatters Windows, Rips Door Off Empty Waymo Cab Stopped In LA https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2Yqf4DB Uber black https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT22W...
Feb 11, 2025•57 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Is being overweight a reason to get denied a Lyft ride? Uber CEO still sees an all-EV future. Ep 234 Episode Links: https://www.yahoo.com/news/detroit-rapper-dank-demoss-denied-041000191.html https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2YP3sRs VIDEO Nevada Supreme Court rejects Uber bid to cap lawyer fees | Reuters Nashville Police Working To Identify Lyft Driver Who Allegedly Tried To Kidnap Visitor After Releasing Gas In The Car - NewsBreak Jaedon (@clear2rts) | TikTok http...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min
We would love to hear your feedback! DoorDash will deliver your weed, and have you heard of the "Bumper Dumper"? Ep 233 Episode Links: Farewell to TikTok: Its Impending Ban in the U.S. Fed ex driver gets mad at a dog https://www.marijuanamoment.net/doordash-will-now-deliver-hemp-cbd-and-thc-products-in-response-to-growing-demand-to-help-customers-unwind-and-recharge/?utm_source=therideshareguy.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=nyc-proposes-measures-to-close-lockout-loopholes...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 7 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Is Amazon buying Lyft? Uber offers free rides for teens who fail their driving test. Ep 232 Episode Links: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/lyft-an-attractive-acquisition-target-for-amazon-s-robotaxi-ambitions/ar-AA1wRS54?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds&utm_source=therideshareguy.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=will-amazon-acquire-lyft&_bhlid=032db9d95638cbe520b0c7a7af6e4c97f27053a1 https://www.reddit.com/r/InstacartShoppers/...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr
We would love to hear your feedback! It's 2025 and everyone is getting sued, Canada hates the environment, and Can I deliver on foot? Ep 231 Episode Links: Grubhub to pay $25 million for misleading customers, restaurants, drivers https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/18/24324111/alphabet-wing-doordash-drone-deliveries-dallas-fort-worth?_hsenc=p2ANqtz--ZAbudpgGRQWhhhJOoI2Q90GaHXl9gJ01Z-e97X9XIaMcsN_8SEZTrm2m5b6GfUnj7XfeBuQzfyuZQqUEVxRnGp5d6wA&_hsmi=339295362 https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYgR78AE Ware...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 2 min
We would love to hear your feedback! Happy New Year! Not the best of the GIG Economy Podcast Ep 230 I hope you had a great new year! Thanks for all the support in 2024! Let's kick ass in 2025!! Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related: Download the audio podcast Newsletter Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per m...
Jan 06, 2025•50 min
