Gridwise Rideshare & Delivery Weekly: Recent Episodes
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Calling all gig workers. We are the #1 companion app for rideshare & delivery drivers. Join our 100,000 strong driver community on our weekly podcast to stay up to date on all the latest happenings in the gig economy. We bring on industry experts to deliver the inside scoop alongside new tips & tricks that you can add to your very own strategy.
Special guest hosts from Hyrecar walk us through the in's and out's of car leasing for gig work. You can find out more about them here
https://www.hyrecar.com/
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Amazon is trying to buy Zoox an autonomous vehicle company to better enable them to break into the future rideshare space. What does this mean for rideshare drivers and much more on Gridwise podcast episode 32 with Brandon & J.
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Drivewhip started inviting rideshare drivers to their Sanitation Stations in the DC area where they professionally steam clean your car. We wanted to share their story on what they are doing to help drivers during this pandemic. Please give them some web traffic here at
https://www.drivewhip.com/
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Lyft lays off 17% of its entire corporate workforce. Instacart has a major bot problem. And we asked 1000 Gridwise drivers what did they wish they knew at the very start. All on this week's podcast episode 28.... still season 1...still on lockdown.
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Did you know that the CARES act provisions Pay Check Protection Loans for independent contractors? Watch today's podcast to learn more about this coronavirus relief measure so you can be prepared when it next opens up.
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What do you think about these new Uber & Lyft delivery services that are not related to food delivery? We are talking about Amazon-style parcel delivery. Are you making anything with this change?
Brandon and J talk about our most recent driver survey on delivery driving, more CARES act, and much more.
Dara actually called out Trump to not leave drivers in behind during the coronavirus crisis and other topics on Gridwise's rideshare weekly episode 22!
Here is a link on Dara's message:
https://www.axios.com/uber-ceo-trump-economic-stimulus-0ad76e27-a2cf-4fdb-ad24-8235dc326f91.html
Lyft partners with students and seniors for meal delivery:
https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/22/lyft-to-offer-medical-supply-and-meal-delivery-during-coronavirus-pandemic/
Let us know what those of us who depend on rideshare income can do during this shutdown! We are actively looking for more ways to help drivers. Look for this on the next podcast!
Check out our more detailed blog on how things you should do right now to stay financially stable: https://gridwise.io/how-rideshare-drivers-can-stay-financially-stable-amid-covid-19
We surveyed rideshare passengers about the virus: https://gridwise.io/how-are-rideshare-passengers-reacting-to-coronavirus
Also on youtube https://youtu.be/sEj1VJeNsHg
We have an exciting discussion about Coronavirus and what it's doing to the rideshare industry. Are you prepared? Find out in Gridwise Rideshare podcast #20 with hosts Brandon & J. Also available on your favorite podcast platform here:
Check out our BLOG where we SURVEY 873 drivers about COVID-19:
https://gridwise.io/here-is-everything-rideshare-uber-lyft-drivers-need-to-know-about-coronavirus
Brandon and J are back with another full episode on all things rideshare in Gridwise podcast #19. As promised here are all the links mentioned in this episode.
Brandon & J drive Uber Eats:
https://youtu.be/oRfY91CLJ0M
https://youtu.be/xhfsY_OIc1c
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Gridwise rideshare videocast #17, Brandon and J dropped some serious dough to up the audio experience for you! Watch and delightfully listen to Uber's Quarterly report as well as a plethora of other rideshare news!
California drivers are now able to set their own surge multipliers. This and much more on this week's podcast 15 with Brandon and J. Please check out our Youtube for full video versions of this podcast:
Fired CEO:
https://thegrio.com/2020/02/05/white-ceo-caught-on-camera-calling-black-uber-driver-a-fking-ner-and-is-fired/
https://www.reddit.com/r/uberdrivers/comments/ezf3nt/uber_driver_using_my_identity/
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Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5cNP4KfCiibAVAZFZ5Acxk
Google:
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Lyft is rumored to laying off 90 of its full-time employees. Let's talk about this and much more in podcast 16 with Brandon and J.
California drivers are now able to set their own surge multipliers. This and much more on this week's podcast 15 with Brandon and J. Please check out our Youtube for full video versions of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPFcfk07SrsfK6IFzwfQbXQ
Keeper Tax CEO Paul K. joins us as a special guest in this week's Gridwise educational podcast. 5 common misconceptions that rideshare drivers make about TAXES. Make sure to subscribe to our channel as we will be featuring more industry experts! Also while you're at it reading this... Download Gridwise here: https://gridwise.onelink.me/VAhl/ytpat Check out keepertax here: https://www.keepertax.com/
We analyzed the anonymous data from 10,000 (yes...thousand) uber & lyft drivers across 32 cities in the united states. See all the earnings metrics here https://gridwise.io/how-much-do-rideshare-drivers-make
Do passengers have too many rights? Catch Brandon and J talk about all the latest rideshare industry news this week!
A driver took matters into his own hands and emailed Dara directly to resolve a dispute that was going nowhere in Uber support land.
Gridwise Rideshare Podcast #9 California Uber drivers now see destination and fare upfront!
Brandon and J talk about this sweeping change to Uber's driver policy in response to what it means to be an Independent Contractor under California's new AB5 Resolution. Gridwise analyzes rideshare earnings data from over 80,000 drivers across 32 cities to discover the best times to drive!
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Please welcome our 1st podcast guest co host Sarah Gridwise's software engineer for a special show on Juno, a new Uber scam, and many other things!
We surveyed a ton of drivers and passengers. Here is what we found out! 60% of drivers don't want to be employees. Passengers don't take freebies. Lots of drivers still give out water and gum. Watch the whole video for the whole list! Make sure to let us know what topics you would like to see in the future. Also subscribe to the channel, be apart of the Gridwise Gang
Welcome back to another episode where Brandon and J talk about the Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act. The new Uber/Lyft/DoorDash sponsored bill answering California's AB5. What does this mean for you?
https://mashable.com/article/lyft-uber-asking-drivers-not-to-talk.amp
https://protectdriversandservices.com/#facts
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronshevlin/2019/11/04/a-peek-into-ubers-fintech-strategy-a-conversation-with-peter-hazlehurst-head-of-uber-money/#7b693d7512f4
https://www.businessinsider.com/uber-third-quarter-earnings-losses-ridership-eats-delivery-2019-11
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronshevlin/2019/11/04/a-peek-into-ubers-fintech-strategy-a-conversation-with-peter-hazlehurst-head-of-uber-money/#790d037812f4
Let's talk industry news and Uber trends in this weeks episode back at it with Brandon and Gridwise J (well actually just Brandon this time). This episode we're talking about if Uber drivers approve of Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, a new Chicago Rideshare tax, and other industry news that YOU need to know about. Don't be shy, leave your opinions in the comments sections below!
Let's talk about Uber's new PETS opt on, bonus conspiracies, and trending topics in rideshare! Make sure to leave your comments below!
Let's talk industry news and Uber trends in this weeks episode back at it with Brandon and Gridwise J. Don't be shy, leave your opinions in the comments sections below.
Don't fall for this new scam going around Uber drivers! Safeguard your hard earned cash and never give out insta pay detail to callers claiming to be Uber or Lyft support!
Let us know what you want to talk about in the next episode! Also we will answer your questions live!
Brandon and J talk about trending news and interesting topics for all things rideshare! Join us every week especially if you are stuck waiting in the airport TNC lot. Submit your questions, and suggestions in the comments below! See you next week.