BREAKING: Latest Developments in the Ridesharing and Delivery Gig Economy

DoorDash Introduces 'Tasks' App for AI Training

DoorDash has launched a new standalone app called 'Tasks,' enabling couriers to earn additional income by completing activities such as recording videos of household chores or conversing in different languages. This initiative aims to gather data to enhance AI and robotic systems. [Source 1]

Uber Partners with Zipline for Drone Deliveries

Uber has announced a partnership with drone delivery company Zipline, with plans to integrate Zipline's drones into the Uber Eats network. The collaboration aims to achieve one million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029, starting in Zipline's existing markets and expanding to numerous U.S. cities. [Source 2]

Instacart Reduces Base Pay for Shoppers

Instacart has lowered its base pay for shoppers to $4 per batch, down from the previous $7. This change has raised concerns among gig workers about declining earnings, especially for smaller orders. [Source 3]

Sources

• DoorDash launches a new 'Tasks' app that pays couriers to submit videos to train AI
• Uber adds Zipline drones to its Eats delivery network
• Instacart lowered base pay to $4! See what earnings look like now