A spate of regulation of the third-party delivery industry is about more than just money — it’s about how we choose to live and work. Read More
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Gig companies fear a worker shortage, despite a recession
Enlarge (credit: Ore Huiying/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Unemployment in the US remains stubbornly high at 6.3 percent. Job growth has stalled, with 9.6 million fewer jobs in January than the same month a year earlier. But gig companies say they’re having trouble finding people to drive, pick up, and deliver for them. “I’m worried about […]
Uber Eats Needs to Provide flowers and Puppy supplies, Also
The newest upgrade to Uber Eats’ program will create 1 thing evident to customers: Uber wants needs to expand beyond providing pizza, tacos, and noodles along with sending flowers, pet gifts, convenience products, and special finds from local stores. “That can be Eats entering its second chapter of adulthood,” explained Daniel Danker, head of merchandise […]