The LegalRideshare Podcast

LegalRideshare's Bryant Greening is launching a new service called Amazon Accident, focused on helping Amazon Flex, DSP, and warehouse workers after accidents and injuries.

A tragedy at Amazon, drivers have options and a shopper almost loses her life. LegalRideshare breaks it down. AMAZON WORKER KILLED After a worker was killed at an Amazon facility, Amazon was fined….$7000. The Washington Post reported : After an 11-week investigation, Indiana safety officials found that Amazon failed to ensure a workplace “free from recognized hazards that were causing...

We talk with Abdul from DisplayRide about the latest news and topics affecting gig workers. ------------------------- LegalRideshare is the first law firm in the United States to focus exclusively on Uber®, Lyft®, gig workers, delivery and e-scooter accidents and injuries. Consultations are always free. https://LegalRideshare.com (312)767-7950 Help@LegalRideshare.com

An Uber driver shares his story, DoorDash pushes tips, and Amazon destroys evidence. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 10/30/23 One driver shares how he made $80,000 last year. Business Insider reported : Last year, Rich said he made over $80,000 driving for Uber , according to a tax document viewed by Insider. But he said it took a lot of hours to earn this income. Rich considers himself reti...

Japan lifts its ban, how much drivers actually make and Uber goes self-driving. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 10/23/23 Japan may lift its ban on ride sharing. Bloomberg reported : Facing a shortage of drivers and shrinking options for transportation, the Japanese government is moving toward lifting its ban on ride sharing, a move that could open the door for Uber Technologies Inc. and its...

Harry Campbell, "The Rideshare Guy" talks with attorney Bryant Greening on how we help drivers after accidents and the ways drivers can protect themselves before anything happens. Topics include: How to handle accidents, why rideshare insurance is important and how LegalRideshare has paved the way as the go-to resource for all rideshare related accidents and injuries.

We had a chance to sit down with Luiz from DELIVERYTV to discuss recent news and events affecting delivery and all gig workers. ----------------------------------- ACCIDENT? INJURY? LegalRideshare is the first law firm in the United States to focus exclusively on Uber®, Lyft®, gig workers, delivery and e-scooter accidents and injuries. Consultations are always free. https://LegalRideshare....

Traffic gets worse, StopClub helps drivers, and Uber fights the EU. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 9/18/23 Uber made traffic bad. Robotaxis will make it worse. San Francisco Chronicle adds : The real threat from robotaxis is the underlying technology. Once these cars inevitably learn to get around the traffic cones and gain the public's trust, their convenience could seduce us into vastly o...

This Week In Rideshare: Tasks, Women, and Pay Uber's new service, Lyft's new feature, and Amazon's new deal. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 9/11/23 Uber might be launching a new service. Engadget reported : According to Bloomberg , the company is exploring the possibility of offering a new TaskRabbit-like service. Developer Steve Moser found code hidden within Uber's iPhone app for an offer...

One driver's legal fight, Uber plays chicken and robotaxis are here. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 8/28/23 One driver's legal fight could upend the gig economy. Fortune reported : The court recently allowed a special lawsuit to be brought against Uber from drivers demanding coverage for work-related expenses. This decision highlights the back-and-forth struggle for the soul of the gig econ...

Dara moonlights as a driver, a mayor vetoes a bill, and Uber raises the minimum age. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 8/21/23 A new study looks at delivery drivers' working conditions. Business World reported : The conditions of gig workers at local ride-hailing and delivery platforms have shown no improvement since last year, according to a study, highlighting financial insecurity and safety...

Robotaxis go wild, Minnesota drivers win big and is Uber broken? We sit down with Torsten the Rideshare Professor to discuss on This Week In Rideshare. -------------- LegalRideshare is the first law firm in the United States to focus exclusively on Uber®, Lyft®, gig workers, delivery and e-scooter accidents and injuries. Consultations are always free.

New features come to Chicago, Lyft wants to drop surge pricing, and Seattle fights deactivations. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 8/7/23 Some driver groups aren't pro driver at all. Fast Company reported : In Massachusetts, two coalitions, each claiming to represent the real voice of rideshare drivers — but with sharply different funders — released dueling ballot initiatives this...

This Week In Rideshare: Autonomous, Shoppers, and Profits. Test driver is charged, drivers pay gets cut, and Uber makes money. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 7/31/23 The test driver in the deadly autonomous vehicle crash gets sentenced. Jalopnik reported : In March 2018 , one of Uber's autonomous prototypes hit a pedestrian crossing the street. The victim, Elaine Herzberg, was taken to the...

We chat with Steve Johnson of Rideshare Rodeo about current topics affecting gig workers.

Attorney Bryant Greening invites Dr. Calarco of Accident Treatment Centers to discuss the medical process, treatment and services available to drivers after accidents.

A dangerous time to walk, a carjacking ring gets busted and Uber sues over a wage hike. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 7/3/23 Uber CEO talks green. Today added : Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi talks about the company's goal to be at zero emissions in the U.S. by 2030 and also weighs in on autonomous vehicles. NBC's Savannah Sellers reports for TODAY. TUESDA...

We discuss how to handle accidents, injuries and the entire claims process.

Questions on how Uber screens drivers, teens get access in Atlanta and gig companies complain about pay. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 6/19/23 A lawsuit in Florida raises questions on how Uber screens its drivers. ABC Action News reported : FL passengers accuse Uber of letting criminals behind the wheel. “Incomprehensible, really, that something like this could occur,” said Dam...

In this episode, we talk about ways to protect yourself, educate yourself and make sure you come out on top should any issues arise. Plus, we invite Lenny Sanchez, Executive Director of Independent Driver's Guild of Illinois, to weigh in on how IDG is helping drivers.

You got into an accident and didn't call?? We discuss the importance of being proactive after accidents and how to protect yourself financially. ------------------------- LegalRideshare is the first law firm in the United States to focus exclusively on Uber, Lyft, gig workers, delivery and e-scooter accidents and injuries. Consultations are always free. https://LegalRideshare.com (312)767-7950 Hel...

This Week In Rideshare: Tippers, Bills, and Pickups. The top hits bottom, the fight for standards, and Lyft goes into flight. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 5/8/23 Drivers say the worst tippers….are the rich. Business Insider reported : Ray, a 57-year-old Tampa Bay gig worker of seven years who drives at least 50 hours a week for Uber , Lyft, and Instacart, told Insider that roughly...

This Week In Rideshare: One Star, House Bill, and Lyft Earnings. A drug dealer review-bombs a driver, Uber fights Illinois and Lyft's stock takes a hit. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 5/1/23 A drug dealer gives a gig worker one star. Business Insider reported : An Uber worker received a one-star review from a customer who was angry that she reported a suspicious package to a police station....

This Week In Rideshare: Layoffs, Arbitration, and Cabbies. Lyft hits the chopping block, drivers aren't exempt, and cabbies can't sue. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 4/24/23 Lyft's new CEO says layoffs are coming. The Guardian reported : The ride-hailing service Lyft is preparing to lay off hundreds of employees just days after its new CEO, David Risher, began steering the company with an e...

This Week In Rideshare: HR, Tipping, and Priorities. A driver fights HR, the need for tips, and Lyft is on a mission. LegalRideshare breaks it down. MONDAY 4/17/23 A driver battles with Uber's HR. The Guardian reported : Alexandru Iftimie, a 39-year-old who came to the UK from Romania seven years ago, was just about making ends meet as an Uber driver during the pandemic when he got an unexpected m...