Gig economy and autonomous vehicle analysis: Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Tesla, Waymo, and the race for autonomous mobility.
Gig economy developments, platforms, and worker dynamics.
Kroger just announced its expanded partnership with Uber Eats—2,600+ stores across all its banners starting early 2026. But here's what actually caught my eye: they're also deepening their DoorDash...
Uber's $4,000 EV driver grants reveal sophisticated strategy managing regulatory requirements, driver economics, and autonomous vehicle optionality. This isn't charity—it's mature business planning.
Uber's piloting a program letting drivers earn money through AI data labeling tasks when they're not on the road, tapping into the $6.5 billion data labeling market.
California's SB 371 just became law, slashing rideshare insurance costs by 95% and setting the stage for unprecedented growth in the gig economy.
California passed AB 1340, granting certain gig drivers the right to unionize, bargain collectively, and engage in concerted activities without being classified as employees. The law takes effect...
Uber is replacing Charter Communications in the S&P 100 index, marking another milestone in the company's transformation from cash-burning startup to blue-chip corporate heavyweight
DoorDash will join the S&P 500 on March 24, marking a major milestone for the food delivery platform as it transitions from mid-cap to large-cap status alongside quarterly index rebalancing
Uber and BYD announced a multi-year partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs across global markets, offering drivers best-in-class pricing and financing while collaborating on future autonomous vehicles
Uber has made a big step in the financial world by joining the prestigious S&P 500, as announced on December 1, 2023