Rideshare Rodeo Podcast

This week on R3: Rideshare Rodeo Roundtable, we discuss: 3 scary stories of violence against drivers in Florida Instacart customers say 'men' are terrible shoppers Doordash asks wife to complete delivery after husband is in accident Grubhub Driver in California wins 8 year lawsuit, found to be an 'employee' Waymo autonomous vehicles in Arizona Arizona Autonomous vehicle that killed pedestrian, tri...

This week is the 3 year anniversary of the podcast! Joining me is Gary Middleton, app developer for gig worker safety and earnings tools. We talk about gig worker status in 2020 vs. app platform workers in 2023. Are things better, worse, or just about the same? ** .:: BECOME A PATREON MEMBER AND HELP SUPPORT OUR CREATIVE CONTENT ::. https://www.patreon.com/RideshareRodeo

This week I have Ron Walter on to discuss a new gig worker bill in Colorado, almost sounds too good to be true. If passed would there be more like it that moved towards a union model for workers. Bill sponsors Sen. Robert Rodriguez of Denver, Rep. Stephanie Vigil of Colorado Springs — who is the first gig-app worker to join the Legislature — and Rep. Jennifer Bacon of Denver. (Senate Bill 23-098)....

This week on R3: Rideshare Rodeo Roundtable, we discuss: Uber CEO as undercover driver Does Uber charge people more if their phone battery is low Doordash Driver praises 'unassign from order' Instacart Shopper charges $1,000 of dog food to customer Instacart: Free furniture delivery ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo

Starting this week, I am back in the studio recording audio only podcasts for the weekly Tuesday podcast drop.  Friday podcast will continue to be the roundtable discussions.  Tuesdays weekly podcast are about to take a different format, stay tuned! This weeks topics: Brief history on Rideshare Rodeo podcast 2022 Taxes are due next week The Kindest Gig Worker Ever Does Uber charge more if your pho...

Always love the end of week, roundtable discussion, to join in the live conversation check out Rideshare Rodeo YouTube channel every Thursday 9pm est/6pm pst. Tuesday, April 11th, the O.G. Rideshare Rodeo podcast is back!  After building out other social platforms, it's time to return the Tuesday podcast to the audio side only.  Starting this week the Tuesday podcast drop on ALL podcast players wi...

This week I have my friend Josh in Philly join me to talk about the Curri Driver app.  Join us to learn about this amazing gig app. ************** .:: BECOME A PATREON MEMBER AND HELP SUPPORT OUR CREATIVE CONTENT ::. https://www.patreon.com/RideshareRodeo

This week we have guest Zach Drives Fast, and a lot to go over, lets get into it!! ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo

This week David Pickerell (CEO Para) and myself talk with Karen Anderson, a freelance writer and founder of 'Freelancers Against AB5' on Facebook. ************** .:: BECOME A PATREON MEMBER AND HELP SUPPORT OUR CREATIVE CONTENT ::. https://www.patreon.com/RideshareRodeo

This week we discuss: Uber Safety Feature People Don’t Know Exists Doordash driver robbed, choked over $13 Los Angeles Mystery Deliveries Illinois rideshare — ‘common carriers’ D.C. Instacart ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo

This week in my absence, I have asked Chris (Real Rideshare Stories) and the panel to run the show for this week. I am getting certified for 'Search & Rescue' Avalanche training, I will be back next week. GM & Instacart looking into using chatGPT California Proposition 22 upheld in California Appeals Court Texas Doordash Burglary Doordash alcohol delivery in Kansas being challenged There is a new...

This week David Pickerell (CEO Para) and myself talk with UDM, a delivery app gig worker from Florida, about moving forward on his life path. ************** .:: BECOME A PATREON MEMBER AND HELP SUPPORT OUR CREATIVE CONTENT ::. https://www.patreon.com/RideshareRodeo

This week the panel discusses: Curbivore 2023 (Los Angeles) L.A. Woman accused of using Aunt's debit card, $18million bond Doordash makes bundled orders mandatory for restaurants Instacart Shoppers reporting more stealing going on from shoppers Steve in Las Vegas, INCULDING Uber Autonomous ride!

This week: Michigan Police Officer Saves Day Chase Doordash Credit Card Recession Fears Spur Companies To Hire More Gig Workers Restaurant Server Says Doordash Driver Stole $600 Order Doorknob Delivery To Las Vegas ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo  

This week on the podcast, David and I have Stephanie Vigil (Colorado House Freshman) join us to discuss her new Colorado Bill 23-098. Transparency and recourse resources for deactivated drivers to appeal. Lets discuss: Senate Bill 23-98 Bill sponsors Sen. Robert Rodriguez of Denver, Rep. Stephanie Vigil of Colorado Springs — who is the first gig-app worker to join the Legislature — and Rep. Jennif...

Tonight on the Rideshare Rodeo Roundtable, we do a driver survey, talk about Instacart vs. Doordash, and Human Microbes.   ************** .:: BECOME A PATREON MEMBER AND HELP SUPPORT OUR CREATIVE CONTENT ::. https://www.patreon.com/RideshareRodeo

This week David Pickerell (CEO Para) and myself discuss, Para Works. A better way for gig workers to earn, and the 'Para Personal Dispatch System'. ************** .:: BECOME A PATREON MEMBER AND HELP SUPPORT OUR CREATIVE CONTENT ::. https://www.patreon.com/RideshareRodeo

Tonight on the Rideshare Rodeo Roundtable, we have two guests, Sergio (The Rideshare Guy) and Ron (Entre Courier).   ************** .:: BECOME A PATREON MEMBER AND HELP SUPPORT OUR CREATIVE CONTENT ::. https://www.patreon.com/RideshareRodeo

This week on the Rideshare Rodeo Podcast, we are celebrating our 200th episode!  My guest is 'The Rideshare Professor', to discuss Uber and Lyft safety & earnings in 2023. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:30 Rideshare Professor history with Uber & Lyft 00:08:00 Making the right decision for you doing gig work 00:13:00 Tips for staying safer on the gig platforms 00:15:00 Uber & Lyft need to make platforms safe...

Mike Hruby (New Jobs America) has been on the Rodeo podcast a few times. This will be the first conversation of 2023 we have had, and there is a LOT to cover! Join us live and bring your questions about the push being made to force us to be 'employees', and NOT Independent Contractors. .:: CHECK OUT NEW JOBS AMERICA, SIGN UP FOR EMAIL, AND READ THE "BE YOUR OWN BOSS" ::. https://newjobsamerica.com...

Tonight is the 1 year anniversary of the Rodeo Roundtable, join us, we have a lot to discuss. ************** .:: BECOME A PATREON MEMBER AND HELP SUPPORT OUR CREATIVE CONTENT ::. https://www.patreon.com/RideshareRodeo  

Gig Worker Taxes 2023: Join Marissa, David (Para) and myself as we take a look what gig workers need to know before filing taxes in 2023. (part 2 of 2)

Gig Worker Taxes 2023: Join Ron (Enter Courier) and myself as we take a look what gig workers need to know before filing taxes in 2023. Intro You're being taxed as a small business owner You're on your own for withholding and paying your taxes Your gig taxes are based on profits, or what's left over after expenses You can write off your business expenses even if taking the standard tax deduction M...

This week our panel discusses: Doordash Driver with child in car close call carjacking Doordash Delivery Driver stops college basketball game Gig Worker Update Minnesota Kansas House Bill 2019 Amazon Prime members take 20% off Grubhub order code: COZY20 (now through February 14th, 2023) Starship Technologies Robot Delivery on Baylor campus NYC Uber/Lyft 100% Electric by 2030 Instacart Stole Tips f...

This week I have the perfect panel for this discussion.  We deep dive into Walmart Spark, its amazing pay model so far, and what will happen moving forward.  Instacart, has a full inventory of problems: Grocery up-pricing, fees, drivers extremely low earnings, shoppers stealing, customers not sure what is going on, $48billion valuation to $10billion valuation in 19 months, still no IPO. Worst of a...