More and more people around the world are now working temporary and short-term contracts. This is the gig economy. Whether it’s through one of the major freelance platforms, such as Fiverr and Upwork, by marketing yourself and cold-calling clients the old fashioned way, or driving for Doordash or Uber, it’s undeniable that the trend toward […]
This Week in On Mobility – May 31, 2019 This week, USPS begins experimenting with self-driving trucks for long distance routes, Didi Chuxing secures charging discount for its drivers, and Uber starts banning riders. USPS Begins Testing Long Distance Autonomous Truck Pilot Program The United States Postal Service (USPS) officially began a self-driving truck pilot […]
Trying to rent an apartment as a young Uber, Lyft, or Doordash driver can be quite tricky. If you’re on the younger side, you likely do not have an extensive rental history. So this means that you do not have a lot of previous landlords that you can list as references when you’re applying for […]
This Week in Mobility ― May 24, 2019 This week, an IT expert discovers code for a new Uber Eats service within the app, GM’s carshare service Maven is pulling out of several cities, and Voom now offers insurance for eScooter and mobility trip rentals. IT Expert Discovers New Uber Eats Service Reverse-engineering expert Jane […]
Memorial Day weekend means different things to different people. For some, it’s a day of commemoration and remembrance. For others, it’s a festive three day weekend, and the unofficial start to summer. One thing is certain though. Memorial Day weekend is chock full of activities that get people out of the house. Whether it’s to […]
As self-driving cars have become more of a reality and less of a science fiction prop, global VC firms are stepping up to invest funds in the next big wave of the future. Investors are pouring cash into companies developing mapping software and firms creating cutting-edge navigation programs for brand-new fleets of autonomous cars. While […]
It was not that long ago that earning extra money meant taking on a part-time job. Back then, unfortunately, juggling a full-time career and a part-time job was no easy task, and many would-be moonlighters quickly found out. These days, it is far easier to do that juggling act. The widespread availability of so-called side […]
This Week in Mobility ― May 17, 2019 This week, Uber stocks continue to fall, Paris threatens to ban escooter companies from operating on city streets, and Indian grocery startup Grofers scores a $200 million investment from Softbank Vision Fund. Uber Stocks Fall Twice Since Last Week’s IPO It’s no surprise that Uber stock has fallen […]
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