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Domino’s Pizza Announces New Delivery Program, Waymo Headed to FL for Extreme Weather Testing and Much More

August 23, 2019/in Blog /by Sharon

This Week in Mobility ― August 23, 2019 This past week, a new Oregon carsharing project in Hood River won a large federal grant, Waymo announces a new testing program in Florida, and Domino’s announces a new plan to compete with the likes of UberEats and Postmates. Oregon Carsharing Project Gets $548K Federal Grant Though […]

5 Reasons To Explore A Side Hustle Even if You Don’t Need the Money

June 6, 2019/in Blog /by Brooke

Side hustles are everywhere these days. From ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft to home rental agencies like AirBnB, there are more ways for individuals to use their skills and make some extra money. You might think that the need for extra income is the only reason to take on a side hustle, but that […]

5 Tips To Succeed As A Freelance Worker In The Gig Economy

June 4, 2019/in Blog /by Don M.

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 […]

Lyft Goes Divvy, Doordash Takes The Lead, And Self Driving Car Heads To Museum

March 15, 2019/in Blog /by Sharon

This Week in On Demand― March 14, 2019 From Lyft bikes to Doordash, the new champ of food delivery, here’s the latest happenings from the gig economy this week. Lyft To Invest $50 Million in Chicago Bike Sharing Program A proposed contract from Chicago bike-sharing program Divvy will bring $50 million in investment from Lyft to the […]

Some Lyft & Uber Drivers To Get IPO Stock, And Doordash Stays Private

March 1, 2019/in Blog /by Jane T

This Week In On Demand — March 1, 2019 The gig economy never sleeps, but fortunately, we’ve kept track of all the top headlines so that you don’t have to. From IPOs to storage wars, here’s what you missed this week. DoorDash Announces $400 Million Funding Round Late last week, news hit that DoorDash has raised […]

Engaging With The Gig Economy – Gig Worker & Side Hustle Survey Results

January 31, 2019/in Blog /by Dave

Side hustles and the gig economy are booming. Services like Lyft and Doordash have gained more popularity in recent years than anyone could have predicted, as immediate access has become the rule rather than the exception. Amidst changing customer expectations and a renaissance of mobile technologies, the need for on-demand services is disrupting industries across […]

Alto Rides Into Dallas, Uber Takes Flight, And Amazon’s Last Mile

January 26, 2019/in Blog /by Jane T

This Week In On Demand — Jan. 26, 2019 The rideshare and bike-share industries stole the headlines this week in on demand with new announcements, launches, and team expansions. So, sit back, relax, and get up-to-date on the latest gig economy happenings with this week’s news rundown. Alto Looks to Shake Up the Rideshare Industry […]

Grab Insurance, Doordash Manifest Destiny, Airbnb Still Profitable

January 18, 2019/in Blog /by Jane T

This Week In On Demand — Jan 18, 2019 Even in the midst of a federal government shutdown, the gig economy is making moves. Here’s what you missed this week in on demand. Tyto Care Lands New Investors Traditionally, healthcare isn’t an industry associated with the on demand sector, but telehealth startup Tyto Care is […]