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Tesla Robotaxis Launch in Texas 🚗 | DoorDash Driver Tells Customer to ‘Choke on It’ 😱| Ep 257

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Tesla Robotaxis Launch in Texas 🚗 | DoorDash Driver Tells Customer to ‘Choke on It’ 😱

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The future of gig work is transforming with autonomous vehicles gaining momentum and companies seeking new ways to increase profits at drivers' expense. We discuss how these changes will impact drivers across the country and what strategies workers can use to adapt.
• Waymo has applied for a permit to test autonomous vehicles in New York City despite strict regulations
• DoorDash driver likely got deactivated after leaving a note saying "hope you choke on it" when unhappy with order compensation
• Drone delivery for food orders shows impressive stability with minimal spillage despite landing challenges
• Walmart is testing "dark stores" (customer-free warehouses) to speed up delivery preparation and efficiency
• A Columbia Business School study confirms Uber has increased its take rate from 32% to 42% (sometimes over 50%) through algorithmic pricing
• Tesla has launched robotaxis in Austin priced at just $4.20 per ride, raising questions about long-term sustainability
• Uber is launching new ad formats in their app and across other platforms to create additional revenue streams
• Market Wagon offers an alternative gig opportunity with guaranteed pay via paper checks for farm-to-table deliveries
Join us in Nashville this Saturday for dinner! Message us on Telegram for details if you're in the area
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Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.
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Chapters

1. Tesla Robotaxis Launch in Texas 🚗 | DoorDash Driver Tells Customer to ‘Choke on It’ 😱| Ep 257 (00:00:00)

2. Stories from the Road (00:04:15)

3. Waymo is trying to get into NYC (00:08:50)

4. Driver says choke on the food (00:11:57)

5. [Ad] Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson (00:11:57)

6. (Cont.) Waymo is trying to get into NYC (00:12:39)

7. Dude has a D pick in his Lyft profile (00:17:17)

8. Drone delivers Doordash (00:20:29)

9. Walmart Testing Dark Stores to Provide Faster Delivery to Customers (00:25:52)

10. Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatically boost profits (00:30:07)

11. Waymo in the news (00:37:59)

12. Elon Musk Announces Launch of New Business Venture (00:44:06)

13. Uber is offering up Ads in their app (00:49:46)

14. Instacart shopper goes off on lady (00:55:42)

305 episodes

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Tesla Robotaxis Launch in Texas 🚗 | DoorDash Driver Tells Customer to ‘Choke on It’ 😱

Links from Ep 257

The future of gig work is transforming with autonomous vehicles gaining momentum and companies seeking new ways to increase profits at drivers' expense. We discuss how these changes will impact drivers across the country and what strategies workers can use to adapt.
• Waymo has applied for a permit to test autonomous vehicles in New York City despite strict regulations
• DoorDash driver likely got deactivated after leaving a note saying "hope you choke on it" when unhappy with order compensation
• Drone delivery for food orders shows impressive stability with minimal spillage despite landing challenges
• Walmart is testing "dark stores" (customer-free warehouses) to speed up delivery preparation and efficiency
• A Columbia Business School study confirms Uber has increased its take rate from 32% to 42% (sometimes over 50%) through algorithmic pricing
• Tesla has launched robotaxis in Austin priced at just $4.20 per ride, raising questions about long-term sustainability
• Uber is launching new ad formats in their app and across other platforms to create additional revenue streams
• Market Wagon offers an alternative gig opportunity with guaranteed pay via paper checks for farm-to-table deliveries
Join us in Nashville this Saturday for dinner! Message us on Telegram for details if you're in the area
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson
Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Everything Gig Economy Podcast Related:

Download the audio podcast

Newsletter

Octopus is a mobile entertainment tablet for your riders. Earn 100.00 per month for having the tablet in your car! No cost for the driver!

Want to earn more and stay safe? Download Maxymo

Love the show? You now have the opportunity to support the show with some great rewards by becoming a Patron. Tier #2 we offer free merch, an Extra in-depth podcast per month, and an NSFW pre-show https://www.patreon.com/thegigeconpodcast

The Gig Economy Podcast Group. Download Telegram 1st, then click on the link to join.

TikTok

Subscribe on Youtube

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Tesla Robotaxis Launch in Texas 🚗 | DoorDash Driver Tells Customer to ‘Choke on It’ 😱| Ep 257 (00:00:00)

2. Stories from the Road (00:04:15)

3. Waymo is trying to get into NYC (00:08:50)

4. Driver says choke on the food (00:11:57)

5. [Ad] Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson (00:11:57)

6. (Cont.) Waymo is trying to get into NYC (00:12:39)

7. Dude has a D pick in his Lyft profile (00:17:17)

8. Drone delivers Doordash (00:20:29)

9. Walmart Testing Dark Stores to Provide Faster Delivery to Customers (00:25:52)

10. Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatically boost profits (00:30:07)

11. Waymo in the news (00:37:59)

12. Elon Musk Announces Launch of New Business Venture (00:44:06)

13. Uber is offering up Ads in their app (00:49:46)

14. Instacart shopper goes off on lady (00:55:42)

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